Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 S ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BLUED CALIBER .308 Win. RUGER® BOLT-ACTION SCOUT RIFLE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM © 2010 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM Page 2 State-By-State Warnings Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.” Maryland: “WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New York City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM Page 5 LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – USE OF LOCKING DEVICES • Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction, including when you are installing or removing your locking device. • Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded before installing your locking device.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM 3. Open the action completely by drawing the bolt fully to the rear. 4. Apply the lock by placing the shackle of the lock into your RUGER® SCOUT RIFLE as shown in Figure 1, below. 5. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part that receives the key) as tightly together as possible.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:42 AM FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER® SCOUT RIFLE properly. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live ammunition.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: Locking Devices Alterations Manual Safety Lead Exposure Ammunition Loading Firing Handling 5 8 11 11 12 14 15 15 Unloading Malfunctions Disassembly Lubrication Storage Shipping Parts Purchasers 16 18 20 27 27 32 33 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM NOMENCLATURE PICATINNY RAIL REAR SIGHT INTEGRAL SCOPE MOUNT BASES SAFETY SELECTOR (SHOWN “ON”) STOCK MAGAZINE BOLT HANDLE MAGAZINE LATCH TRIGGER GUARD TRIGGER FLASH SUPPRESSOR FRONT SIGHT BOLT STOP Figure 2. In these illustrations the frequently used operating components are identified. Note that the bolt stop (on the left side of the receiver) permits the bolt to be withdrawn simply by pulling it out to the left.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 10 OPERATION OF SAFETY ® The RUGER SCOUT RIFLE has a three-position safety. The safety selector is located at the right of the bolt sleeve (on the left of the bolt sleeve on lefthanded versions).The safety selector can be moved from the “Fire” position to its two other positions (“Load-Unload” and “Safe”) only when the firing pin is cocked. Fully raising the bolt handle cocks the firing pin.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY 3 FIRE 2 LOADUNLOAD 1 SAFE Keep the safety on unless actually firing. Always move the safety fully to its intended position and check it. The safety has three positions –“SAFE,” “LOAD-UNLOAD,” and “FIRE.” Never depend on a safety mechanism or any other mechanical device to justify careless handling or permitting the rifle to point in an unsafe direction.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM USE ONLY FACTORY AMMUNITION LOADED TO U.S. INDUSTRY STANDARDS WARNING – AMMUNITION Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the use of wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect cartridge components. Even the strongest gun can be “blown up” as a result of excess pressure. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED. THEY CAN CAUSE THE RIFLE TO MALFUNCTION. INSERTING THE MAGAZINE See Figure 7. The magazine may be inserted with the bolt either in the closed or open position. 1. Hold the magazine at an angle as shown and insert all the way up into the magazine well. 2.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM 5. Load a magazine with the desired number of cartridges. 6. Insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well. 7. Push the bolt handle forward. This will strip a cartridge from the magazine and push the cartridge ahead of the bolt into the chamber. Close the bolt handle fully downward and put the safety fully rearward to the “Safe” position.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE THE RIFLE. WARNING – FIRING When firing the Ruger Scout rifle, be sure that bystanders are well clear of the shooter and standing a safe distance to the rear. Empty cartridge cases are hot and are normally ejected from the rifle to the right. They could cause injury to any person who is standing too closely alongside the shooter.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE) The rifle can be used as a single shot rifle in the absence of a magazine or for safety or training purposes. To do so: 1. Be certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. (See Rule 2, p. 37.) 2. Position the safety selector in the “Load-Unload” position (see Figure 4, p. 10). 3. Draw the bolt fully to the rear. 4. Place a cartridge directly into the chamber.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM 4. Remove the magazine. REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a cartridge remaining in the chamber can still be fired! 5. Close the bolt fully. 6. Move the safety selector in the “Fire” position and with the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM –After clearing a jam, inspect all cartridges that have been removed from the gun. Safely dispose of any cartridges which are in any way damaged. –If it appears that the rifle and magazine are not at fault and that the jam was caused by the type of cartridge being used, then try another type. –Examine your fired cartridge cases.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”) Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning due to a cartridge not feeding from the magazine to the chamber, or due to a cartridge or fired case not being extracted and ejected. To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should: –Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S. Industry Specifications.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 20 WARNING – DISASSEMBLY SAFETY IN "LOAD-UNLOAD" POSITION 2 1 Always unload a firearm before cleaning, lubrication, disassembly or assembly. 3 4 UNLOAD BEFORE CLEANING DISASSEMBLY Be Sure Rifle Is Unloaded! It is preferable to carry out these procedures on a workbench or table which has a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an old, coarse blanket is an ideal covering.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 21 5. To remove the bolt: Open bolt and Figure 9 pull to the rear while at the same time pivoting open the bolt stop which is located on the left side of the receiver on the right-handed version and the right side of the receiver on the left-handed version. This is as far as you need to dismantle the rifle for a routine cleaning. It is rarely necessary to proceed further. See Figure 9. 6.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 22 b. Loosen and remove the screw that holds the Trigger Guard/Magazine well. See Figures 11a & 11b. Figure 11b Figure 11a c. Loosen and remove the Cross Bolt that runs through the stock at the rear of the magazine well. See Figure 12. d. Remove the Trigger Guard/Magazine well. See Figure 13. Figure 13 Figure 12 b. Lift the barrel from the stock very carefully.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM 8. To remove the trigger: (Safety Selector should be in the “Fire” position.) While holding the trigger in place, press out the trigger pivot pin. (Caution: Trigger is spring loaded.) 9. To remove the sear: a. Press out the sear pivot pin. b. Turn receiver upside down and slide sear forward. Sear will drop out of the top slot in the receiver. 10.To remove safety assembly: a.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM d. Install screw at rear of Trigger Guard loosely. e. Install Front Mounting Lug and firmly tighten screw. (This screw is angled and draws the barrel-action assembly into the bedding surface of the stock.) This screw should be tightened to a torque of 90 in-lbs. f. Tighten screw at rear of trigger guard to a torque of 20 in-lbs. 5. To reassemble firing pin assembly into bolt: Screw the assembly fully into the bolt.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE Check the magazine periodically. The follower must move freely and have adequate spring tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position. To test the spring tension, load one cartridge into the magazine and then firmly press against the cartridge case. Remove your finger quickly. The cartridge should instantly and fully move in to the feeding position.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 26 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES. A firearm must be free of rust, dirt, grease and firing residues to function safely and reliably. Periodic maintenance, which includes inspection of components to determine if they are in proper working order, is absolutely essential.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 27 WARNING – LUBRICATION IL O Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the rifle and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL RIFLES Firearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to corrosion than those of blued steel. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of a stainless steel firearm, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an appropriate rust preventative. Sometimes discoloration occurs from perspiration or from contact with some types of gun cases.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM LENGTH OF PULL ADJUSTMENT Each RUGER® SCOUT RIFLE comes from the factory with three 1/2” spacers (one installed on the rifle and two packaged separately) that allow you to adjust the length of pull from 12-3/4” to 14-1/4” in one-half-inch increments. As shipped from the factory with a single spacer installed, the length of pull is set at 13-1/4”. To adjust the length of pull, simply add or remove spacers, as desired.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen the Combination Windage Adjustment and Locking Set Screw (turn it counter-clockwise using a 5/64 hex wrench) on the side that matches the direction of intended aperture travel (right side first to move aperture right, left side first to move aperture left). (See Figures 17a and 17b.) Full turns are not required and any portion of a turn is acceptable.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen one of the Combination Windage Adjustment and Locking Screws one full turn (either one is fine, however, loosen only one so that the original windage adjustment is maintained). 2. Adjust the aperture by rotating it in half turn increments. Rotating the aperture clockwise will move the aperture down (and therefore the point of impact down as well).
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER® SCOUT RIFLE please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM Page 33 WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERS It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM RUGER® SCOUT RIFLE PARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded View on Page 36) Key No. * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 * 17 * 18 19 20 21 * 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Part Name Barrel, .
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 Key No. 37 38 * 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 * 52 53 54 55 56 ver 5.
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Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM 5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the trigger. 6. WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM 8. DON’T SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 9. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should be used to carry an unloaded firearm to and from the shooting area. 10.
Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .
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Gunsite Scout Rifle_12-01-10:New Mini-14 ver 5.0_2 12/2/10 9:43 AM WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a “full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
