Mini-14 Stock Fit Problem

RatDrall · Apr 30, 2009

I recently bought a new Ruger Mini-14. I'm not sure if it is a problem or not, but it there is a gap inbetween the stock and the metal out front by the barrel. Is there supposed to be a gap there, is my gun made wrong, or did I assemble the gun improperly?

Ned Kelly · Apr 30, 2009

I am not too sure on this but some theorized that by having the receiver only contacting and locked into the stock and allowing the gas system and barrel to "float" it could solve some accuracy issues.

I have an M14 (same garand action) with vietnam era synthetic stock that floats at the end and it shoots tighter than with the original wooden stock.

black_powder_Rob · Apr 30, 2009

how much of a break down did you do?

RatDrall · Apr 30, 2009

Just a basic breakdown for cleaning, what was shown in the manual. I ended up with the bolt, trigger group, stock, and action. I didn't go too crazy.

HD_Ride · Apr 30, 2009

I have an older Blue Mini and new Stainless Steel Mini. My new SS (that has never been shot) shows the gap as yours, see image

black_powder_Rob · Apr 30, 2009

well my wood stocked mini dosen't do that, but if it shoots well go with it, from what the others have said the syn stocks don't match up that tight.

RatDrall · May 1, 2009

Thanks for the responses guys.

I broke it down again and noticed that a small metal tab that wraps around the front of the stock was sticking out a little. I hammered it down and it fits a little tighter now. I'm sure it's just part of the synthetic stock design.

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