Are .310 diameter projectiles ok?

Name: Ruger Mini-30
Brand: Ruger
SKU: 11253
Rating: 4.5 (43 reviews)

John, these will not be a problem in the mini 30. You will be surprised at how little accuracy variance you will get as well. I have shot it all in my Mini-30 with no issue whatsoever. I also stocked up on this a long time ago : hornady.com/ammunition/rif

Ruger Mini-30

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MSRP:

$765.89

Used Price:

$765.89

Sale Price:

$850.99

Ruger Mini-30 Gun Stats

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Their short barrels and overall short length make them favorites in any application where maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. Simple, rugged, Garand-style action with breech bolt locking system, a fixed-piston gas system and self-cleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field. Accurate sighting system with ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included Picatinny rail. Also includes: two magazines; Picatinny rail; scope rings.

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Ruger Mini-30 Specs

1 Brand

Ruger

2 Category

Rifles

Technical Data

Caliber

7.62x39

Length

37.5"

Action

Semi-Automatic

Capacity

20+1

Finish

Black

Barrel Length

16.12"

Ruger Mini-30 Features

The Ruger Mini-30 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle that operates on an action very similar to the M1 Garand. Its 18 inch long barrel is ported to send gas through the gas block and into an operating rod which rotates and cycles the bolt. Its gas system has more in common with the M1 than the M14 due to its lack of a gas tappet. This rifle has undergone a design overhaul to fix accuracy issues.

Ruger Mini-30 Ballistics

7.62x39 Ballistic Data

Range (Yards)	Drop (inches)		Velocity		Energy		Wind drift (inches)		Time (milliseconds)
0	0		0		0		0		0
50	0		0		0		0		0
100	0		0		0		0		0
150	0		0		0		0		0
200	0		0		0		0		0
250	0		0		0		0		0
300	0		0		0		0		0
350	0		0		0		0		0
400	0		0		0		0		0
450	0		0		0		0		0
500	0		0		0		0		0

Ruger Mini-30 Capacity

Ruger Mini-30 Capacity

The Ruger Mini-30 is chambered in 7.62x39mm and feeds from proprietary double-feed detachable magazines. Most of these rifles ship with one or two 5 round magazines, however 10 and 20 round mags are very easy to find. Factory-produced 30 round magazines are available to law enforcement only, however aftermarket 30 round magazines are one click away online.

Ruger Mini-30 Mobility

Measuring 37.5 inches long and with an unloaded weight of 6.7 pounds with a composite stock and 7 pounds with a wood stock, the Mini-30 is easier to carry around than a typical Mil-Spec 16” AR15. The traditional stock prevents it from catching on foreign objects better than the AR as well. Its short height also makes shooting from a low position easier and allows the user to get closer to the ground.

Ruger Mini-30 Mobility

Ruger Mini-30 Ergonomics

Whether it’s in a wood or composite stock, the Mini-30 offers a very traditional feel. Its stock contains a half-pistol grip behind the trigger, a slight drop along the comb heading towards the butt pad, and a forend that is very similar in feel, though scaled down, to the M14. The controls include a safety in front of the trigger guard, a magazine release that sits behind the mag, and a charging handle that rides along the right side of the receiver.

Ruger Mini-30 Fit & Finish

The Mini-14 can be found with a composite or walnut stock and can be made of carbon steel with a black nitride finish or stainless steel with a matte finish. In both cases, the steel components are hardened to an incredible strength to increase durability and reliability. The Mini-series of rifles had its barrel redesigned to increase accuracy with the new profile beginning in the 580-series (first 3 digits in S/N are over 580). The Mini-30 cannot reliably fire imported steel-cased ammunition.

Ruger Mini-30 Parts & Upgrades

Gun Parts

Magazines

How much is a Ruger Mini-30 worth?

In 2024 a new or used Ruger Mini-30 value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Ruger Mini-30 and most rifles. The Price for a Ruger Mini-30 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2024 compared to 2023.

Estimated New and Used Values for a Ruger Mini-30 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition	Trade-In	Private Party	Dealer
New In box	$654.33	$855.66	$1,006.66
Excellent	$604.00	$805.33	$905.99
Very Good	$553.66	$805.33	$905.99
Good	$503.33	$755.00	$855.66
Fair	$352.33	$654.33	$805.33
Poor	$251.67	$503.33	N/A