Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

[ruger1228]

I want to install a bipod on this rifle and need to know if there is an adaptor that will work. It is the rifle with the Laminated Thumbhole Stock, The forearm is too think to install a sling stud.
I called Harris Bipod today to see in there HB14 adaptor would work and they said it will not work on the Mini14 Target rifle.
Do anyone have any ideas on how to install a bipod on the Target Rifle? Any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks for the help.

 

[zfk55]

There's no reason in the world that a stud wouldn't work on that rifle.

 

[natman]

The forearm is too think to install a sling stud.

Saying the forearm is too thick for a sling stud makes no sense. If you want to use a machine threaded stud and a nut, just drill the hole for the nut a bit deeper. Or use a wood screw stud.

 

[bainter1212]

Any reason you couldnt screw a picatinny rail to the forearm?

 

[Jaymo]

I think the OP meant that the forend is too thin.
Typo

 

[WestKentucky]

He may be right. From a quick google image search I didn't see and factory stocked guns wearing a bipod. It does appear that the wood would be thin at the front of the stock. There should be othe options though. If nothing else one could glue a thin block of wood onto the stock and mount to it but that would ruin the aesthetics of a beautiful rifle.

Ruger1228 it would be beneficial to see the stock off of the gun so that we can try to point you in a decent direction.

 

[loose noose]

I just recently installed a sling swivel stud on my Mini-14 using the adaptor that comes made for an AR-15. I don't recall the brand name, but I purchased it at my LGS.

You simply cut a hole the same diameter as the threaded piece on the forearm where you intend to place the stud. Such as the instructions indicate, The flange on the threaded piece is slightly curved and will prevent that piece from dropping down into the stock or splintering it. You may want to flatten it out as I did. Once you've got that installed you will want to epoxy the flanged threaded piece into the stock, let dry then install the stud, and the bi-pod.

It is a really simple procedure and will make your bi-pod solid as a rock. Sure do wish I could remember the brand name, but it is intended for the AR-15, and I'm sure you could find it with some internet searching.

Incidentally I just checked my gun room and found the packaging, the brand is ATI and the packaging indicates it's an AR-15 Ling Adapter part #ARA1700. Hope this will help you.

 

[19-3Ben]

How about just using an epoxy to bond a one of the many mini 1913 rail segments that are now available to the bottom of the forend?

I'd bet something like Loctite two part epoxy would work well, I'd just scuff the surface first with some sandpaper to make sure it has a nice clean but rough surface to grip.

 

[303 hunter]

The forearm on my Mini 30 was also thin. I took the stock/forearm off, and drilled a pilot hole for the stud. There was a millimeter or two protruding into the barrel channel. I simply took my Dremel and ground off the excess. With a wood stock you may want to put some glue on the stud threads before installing.

 

[shotsfired]

You could also get a 3" Picatinny rail, drill on center and use aircraft plate nuts on the inside.

 

[ruger1228]

Saying the forearm is too thick for a sling stud makes no sense. If you want to use a machine threaded stud and a nut, just drill the hole for the nut a bit deeper. Or use a wood screw stud.

Sorry for the typo. It was suppose to say "to thin".

 

[ruger1228]

He may be right. From a quick google image search I didn't see and factory stocked guns wearing a bipod. It does appear that the wood would be thin at the front of the stock. There should be othe options though. If nothing else one could glue a thin block of wood onto the stock and mount to it but that would ruin the aesthetics of a beautiful rifle.

Ruger1228 it would be beneficial to see the stock off of the gun so that we can try to point you in a decent direction.

WK,
I will try and post a picture tomorrow. I have never upload an image to this site so hopefully I can figure it out.

 

[carbine85]

For what it's worth, I have an old 183 series with a sling stud that I installed through the front of the stock. I use it for a Harris Bi-pod. It has worked well for many years.

 

[ruger1228]

I will try and attach the photos I took this morning of the stock and of the barrel showing where the gas check is located. The gas check may also limit the options available.[URL=http://s767.photobucket.com/user/Chappy410/media/IMG_3066_zps46bff259.jpg.html][IMG]

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Hopefully, you will be able to see the all six pictures I posted.

 

[carbine85]

I can't show you too much since this Mini is glass bedded.
This is a threaded stud. The nut on the inside is flush with the liner.
This is the liner. I can't remove it to show you the nut. I haven't removed it since I bedded the action.


I did the stud 25+ years back.

 

[ruger1228]

I talked with a Ruger technician this morning. He confirmed what my local gunsmith had previously said. The stock on the Target Model Mini 14 is too thin to install a sling stud.
He said there were 2 options: use the Harris Bipod Adaptor HB14 or get a bipod that clamps onto the stock.
He is sending me a stainless sling swivel to mount on the front of the lower gas block. The hole for the sling swivel is already there. I ordered the adaptor from Midway today.
I will post how this set up works once I get the parts and try it out.
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and input.

 

[USSR]

Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle - Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one.

Don

 

[carbine85]

Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle - Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one.

I watched a guy do some pretty impressive shooting with one. Once he got it tuned it was accurate. I've seen better but still impressive.

 

[ruger1228]

Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle - Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one.

Don

This is a target I shot last week with my RUGER MINI 14 TARGET RIFLE. Three shots at
103 yards. I think that would take care of any woodchuck, coyote, or PD.
It may be an oxymoron, but it shoots like a TARGET RIFLE.

 

[19-3Ben]

Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle - Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one.

Don

Spoken like someone who hasn't been keeping up to date on the batches of Minis coming out in the last few years. Ever since they fixed the barrel whip issue (in ... '07 was it?) they've made great strides in the accuracy department.

 

[USSR]

Oooh, you guys are sensitive. Guess I'll have to watch for them being used in match competition.

Don

 

[Jackal]

Oooh, you guys are sensitive. Guess I'll have to watch for them being used in match competition.

These rifles are butt puckering accurate. Mine would shoot half moa with 50gr bullets. People just cant digest the fact that a factory Mini Target will shoot as good or better than their bolt guns. They arent for match shooting quite obviously, but they are a great varmint rifle.



The fore end is not too thin at all, I drilled mine and it worked great. Here's a pic. I just shortened the swivel, works wonderfully.

 

[ruger1228]

These rifles are butt puckering accurate. Mine would shoot half moa with 50gr bullets. People just cant digest the fact that a factory Mini Target will shoot as good or better than their bolt guns. They arent for match shooting quite obviously, but they are a great varmint rifle.



The fore end is not too thin at all, I drilled mine and it worked great. Here's a pic. I just shortened the swivel, works wonderfully.

I found mine likes the 65 grain Sierra SP.