Is a Ruger Mini 30 good for deer hunting?

The major difference was that the Mini Thirty was well suited to deer and similar-sized game, with the 7.62x39mm being roughly on par with the ballistics of the revered . Driving a 123-grain bullet at just over 2400 fps, the 7.62x39mm will save your bacon for sure.

Can you hunt with a Ruger Mini 30?

If you shot your deer and didn’t drop it right there, when it fled over the ridgeline it belonged to the next hunter over. Not so much a problem in the Midwest. The Ruger Mini 30 is a handy little hunting carbine.

What does a Mini 30 shoot?

The Mini-14 is in . 223 Rem while the Mini-Thirty chambers the popular 7.62x39mm. Ruger recently expanded their Mini-Thirty line with the addition of their new 5868 Mini-Thirty Tactical Stainless Synthetic model.

How much does a Ruger Mini-30 cost?

Model: 5804
Caliber: 7.62×39
Capacity: 5
Barrel Length: 18.50″
MSRP: $1279.00

What the difference between 308 and 7.62 x39?

7.62×39 vs 308: Cartridge Specs The 7.62×39 does not fire a . 308” diameter bullet, it actually fires a 0.312”. The next major difference between these two rifle cartridges is the difference in case capacity. The 308 Winchester has almost 40% more case capacity compared to the Russian 7.62×39 (56 gr vs 35.6gr).

What ammo does a Ruger Mini 30 take?

The Mini-14 and Mini-30 bring some classic imagery to the table, especially the Mini-30 with 7.62×39 packed into its small (or mini) frame. It boasts a more manageable frame with all the stopping power you could want for hunting, target shooting, or home defense.

Is Ruger Mini 30 legal in California?

Ruger Mini-30 SS Barrel CALIFORNIA LEGAL – 7.62×39.

What’s the difference between a Mini 14 and a Mini 30?

A little different from the rest of the Ranch Rifles is the Model 5802. It has a shorter barrel than the others, just 16.2” like the Mini-14 Tactical Rifles that I’ll talk about next. The main difference between the Model 5802 is the lack of barrel accessory.

Can a Ruger Mini-30 use AK mags?

Re: New Ruger American in 7.62×39 uses mini-30 mags! As for variation, you can pretty much take any country’s original military production AK mag in 7.62×39 and put it in any other country’s AK rifle in that caliber, and it will work.

Is the Ruger Mini 30 a hunting rifle?

Don’t let the modest looks and historic Ruger Mini-30 design fool you; it can be the universal scout rifle for home, hunt, or fun. The Ruger Mini-30 is not a new gun by any stretch of the imagination. The gun has been reviewed and re-reviewed probably 1,000s of times since its introduction.

When did the Mini-30 hunting car come out?

The Mini-30 was introduced in 1987 (almost a decade and a half after the 1974 Mini-14’s introduction) simply to provide a hunting (yes, hunting) option for Mini-14 fans.

What’s the difference between a mini 30 and Mini 30?

The major difference was that the Mini Thirty was well suited to deer and similar-sized game, with the 7.62x39mm being roughly on par with the ballistics of the revered .30-30 Winchester.

Can you use a scope ring on a Mini Thirty?

In true Ruger fashion (and one of the reasons I became a Ruger fan in my youth), scope rings are provided for use with Ruger’s integral base, milled into the Mini Thirty receiver. It’s a simple, yet effective setup, and in addition, Ruger provides a Picatinny rail for those who prefer that mounting system.