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Posted: 4/1/2006 5:11:53 PM EDT
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hey there. my dad's mini looks like the ejector is missing. how easy is it to take the bolt out/apart to put a new one in? i can work on an ar15 bolt, but this mini looks a lot different. if anyone knew where there was a step by step for tearing a mini 14 down-that'd be great. thanks. jake 
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In addition, there are many components of the mini that ruger simply won't sell as parts. They say they must be "fitted by the factory"... That either means extremely good quality control, or extremely poor quality control... Not bashing Ruger, I have three of their rifles including a mini... |
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I would imagine it disassembles about like an M14/M1A bolt does. Is the spring missing too?? ____________________________________ The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you are already dead. And the sooner you accept that, the sooner you will be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function, without mercy, without compassion, without remorse. |
Actually, the parts listed HERE (.pdf file) don't have a * next to them meaning that they don't require fitting... As for the actual replacing of the part, let me take a look at mine to see how it could be done. Contact info for Ruger is listed on the first page of the pdf. I recently ordered a bunch of parts for my dad's 10/22 to replace a bunch that were broken or lost. cost me all of five bucks to get a 20 year old 10/22 running again. The parts should arrive within two weeks of ordering them. Back in a few minutes... ETA: Sorry dude, can't help you with dissassembly. I have a Ranch Rifle which, although resembling a Mini-14, has a completely different ejector system... It would appear from the pictures that the ejector and firing pin are held in by the extractor which is held in by the extractor detent and spring. I suppose you could fix the thing if you feel inclined to do it. The only parts that you cannot get are the entire bolt assembly and the firing pin. If you have those, and some mechanical ability, I would say give it a shot. If you can't get it back together, just send the gun to Ruger, and they will do it for you. Don't know what they will charge, but it shouldn't be much. Good luck! |
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The Ruger Mini bolt assembles and dis-assembles much the same as the M1/M14 bolt. You can even use the same tool, albeit with a spacer for the shorter Mini bolt. However, Ruger will not sell you a[n] Simple. Call Ruger and explain your problem, and they will give you a quote. You will need to send the barreled action along with trigger group to them. While you are doing this, you should have them sell you and fit for you two additional firing pins, ejectors, and extractors, along with all their springs, plungers, etc. You will then have a lifetime's worth of spares for your gun for cheap. Be sure to have them address any other concerns of yours, at the same time. Ask for an owner's manual. Lightly oil your spare parts and put them in a couple of small plastic bags. Remove the buttplate on your wooden stock, and drill a hole just big enough to contain the bagged parts. Install, and replace buttplate. Presto! Parts can never be lost, and are safe forever, or until you need them. ETA: Remove any and all non-OEM items from what you ship them. Yes, this IS a pain, but with any kind of luck, you only have to do it ONCE. Hence, the lifetime's worth of fitted spares. Contact info:www.ruger.com Best Mini website:www.perfectunion.com |
You are correct. I should have said "firing pin". I'll edit my post above. Nevertheless, getting spare firing pins, ejectors, extractors and their associated bits and pieces is still well worth the hassle. |
| Put a screw driver through the hole in the trigger guard and lever the guard out. everything will basically come right apart. The bolt itself is kind of tough to wiggle out, youjust need the right angle. People seem to not like the mini 14 I like it. I wonder if the smae people dont like the Garand and M14? |
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