[Peepsite]

How do I dissasemble my Mini-30, take out the trigger group, etc? I don't want to bugger it up, but want to check out the innards and install an Uncle Mike's sling stud so I can mount a bi-pod. How do I install a buffer? Thanks, Stan in Southern New Mexico

 

[cajungeo]

Hey peep, I don't have a 30, but I believe disassembly is exactly the same as a 14. Ruger will send you a manual for free. Call (603) 865-2442. Till then you can use this link. http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/7719/rug...isassembly.html The buffer can be installed during step #7.

A note on installing the sling stud. I had room on my Hogue stock using a thin nut, and grinding off excess thread, but there is no room in my Stock Ruger wood stock, as the Forearm Liner & Stock Cap Assy lays right down on the bottom of the channel. This part hasta be there. If you have a wood stock you could try a wood screw type stud, and grind off protruding threads, but the stock is very thin, (3/10") don't know if enough threads will be strong enough. Or you will have to get a mini adaptor for the bipod. It fits on the gas block sling swivel holes.

 

[Peepsite]

Cajungeo, Thanks for the info. I picked this Mini-30 up second hand and the orig owner did not have the scope rings. I find out Ruger's scope rings are $50 or so, Redfield are $30, and that Millet make scope rings for the Ranch also. I will check them out and see what may work better.

I will check out the site you gave me and look into my stock. Even a rectangular, tapped metal plate may work, epoxied in place, but I'll give it a look see. I'm planning on sending it to Mike for the bedding, trigger work and gas port bushing. This thing looks like a ton of fun. I've had Garands, and M1 Carbines and liked none of them. I don't like the fit of the AK or SKS either. Thanks again, Stan, AKA Dr. Stan or Peepsite!