
Many areas of the operation were retooled using highly advanced CNC machinery. The tolerances from both manufacturing and casting were significantly reduced and component uniformity increased, resulting in a more accurate rifle. During this 18 month period, Ruger completely revamped the manufacturing process as well as made critical design changes.

To combat this ever growing concern, Ruger shutdown the Mini-14 production line in 2003. While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stake-your-life on, the Ruger Mini-14 fit the bill. Shooters began to cry foul over its lack of serious competitive accuracy. The Mini-14 was never meant to be in the hands of target shooters and hence the crux of the problem. Ruger’s goal was to take the best from rugged and reliable combat rifles and turn them into a civilian sporter rifle for the American hunter and plinker. This is why gas piston systems are now the rage in AR’s and will dominate the market in the near future.

This is a tremendous advantage over the AR-15 gas impingement system, which vents spent powder residues and gases directly into the receiver.

This self-cleaning system vents unburned powder keeping the system clean and running without a hitch.
