The Ruger Mini-30 is a robust, semi-automatic rifle engineered for consistent performance across a variety of operational environments. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, this platform delivers reliable ballistic utility, integrating a durable design with operational simplicity. It represents a field-proven system, preferred by users who demand dependability without complex maintenance protocols.
Key Features
Reliable Garand-Style Action
The Mini-30 employs a self-cleaning, fixed-piston gas system, a derivative of the M1 Garand design. This system operates with a minimal number of moving parts, ensuring consistent cycling and reducing carbon fouling accumulation within the receiver. This design choice optimizes reliability across varied ammunition types and environmental conditions, mitigating operational disruptions.
All-Weather Construction
This configuration features a high-performance, weather-resistant black synthetic stock, providing resilience against moisture, abrasion, and impact without adding unnecessary weight. Critical metal components, including the barrel and receiver, are precision machined from stainless steel, effectively mitigating corrosion and enhancing structural integrity for an extended service life in adverse conditions.
Integrated Optics Mounting
The receiver is equipped with integral scope mount bases, providing a stable and reliable interface for direct optic attachment without the requirement of additional adapter rails. This design ensures consistent zero retention and a lower optic profile. For immediate target acquisition, the rifle also includes protected, non-glare blade front and adjustable ghost ring rear sights.
Caliber Versatility
The 7.62x39mm chambering offers a practical balance of terminal performance and ammunition availability. This cartridge is suitable for a range of applications, from general utility and pest control to small-to-medium game hunting, providing adequate energy delivery with a manageable recoil impulse.
20-Round Capacity
The rifle is supplied with a detachable box magazine providing a 20-round capacity, optimizing for sustained engagement or extended field use where higher round counts are beneficial.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Ruger Mini-30
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Magazine Capacity: 20 Rounds
- Stock: Black Synthetic
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Barrel Material: Cold Hammer-Forged Alloy Steel
- Barrel Length: 18.50 inches
- Overall Length: 38.00 inches
- Weight: 6.7 lbs (unloaded)
- Grooves: 6
- Twist: 1:10″ RH
- Sights: Blade Front, Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear
- Receiver: Integral Scope Mount Bases









