Manual

WARNING–ALTERATIONS

This product was designed to function

properly in its original condition.

Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not

alter any part or add or substitute

parts or accessories not made by

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER

MINI THIRTY RIFLE is a gas operated, box magazine fed,

autoloading rifle. It is simple, reliable, and consists of a relatively few rugged

components. The mechanism employs the Ruger fixed piston/moving cylinder

gas system in conjunction with a simplified Garand-type rotating bolt. The

Mini Thirty Rifle can be field stripped for cleaning to its basic subassemblies in

seconds without the use of tools. The Ruger Mini Thirty is similar, but not identi-

cal, to the Ruger Mini-14 series of rifles, and is adapted to an excellent deer

hunting cartridge, the 7.62 x 39mm.

Music wire coil springs are used throughout the mechanism. The safety, located

in front of the trigger guard, blocks both the hammer and sear and permits the

slide to be cycled with the safety “ON”. A bolt lock mechanism is provided for

convenience in holding the bolt open for loading and inspection. The firing pin is

retracted mechanically as the bolt starts to unlock and the rifle will fire only

when the bolt is locked. The one-piece American hardwood stock is reinforced

with steel liners in stressed and high temperature areas. The handguard and fore-

arm are separated from the barrel by an air space to promote cooling.

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 6 Unloading 16

Alterations 8 Bore Obstructions 19

Manual Safety 9 Malfunctions 22

Ammunition 11 Disassembly 23

Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 29

Firing 14 Storage 30

Handling 15 Parts Purchasers 35

Sustained Firing 16

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.