Does anybody know if the wood handguard off an older-series Mini (before Ruger started using the fatter barrels) will clip onto a 582-series barrel? The wood, itself, fits over the barrel, but the spring clip on the older handguard is clearly smaller. I just don't know if the clip will spring...

I am trying to find appropriate powder/load data that will be sufficient to load for a mini thirty. I have the new tactical 582 series with a .311 bore and am casting .311 160 grain lead boolits with a gas check. Anyone have recommended powders and/or load data that will cycle the action of the...

Not sure if this has been answered on here or not, but could not find a definitive answer. I have a mini thirty tactical (582 series) and am looking into an accu-strut or mo-rod. From my research I think I am limited to a 4" mo-rod. Anyone know if there are other options or is my only choice...

I got a mini 14 tactical 582 series short-barrel 16-1/8 and I love it. I have been reading a lot about the barrel struts in the market and so far there are 3 in the market... The Har-bar: $159 The Accu-strut SOCOM: $79 The Mo-Rod: $87 I have read good...

Just got back from the range doing some load developement. The newer tapered barrel on this gun is a definite improvement on the prior models. I've run some loads through it from the bench and yes, it is finicky as to which loads shoot well but I have found it is much more consistant now that I...