Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (580-Series) 5.56 NATO, 18.5 Inch Barrel, 2013 Production, Hardwood Stock
This Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is a 580-series example chambered in 5.56 NATO, manufactured in 2013 in Newport, New Hampshire. It features the Ranch Rifle receiver with integral Ruger scope-ring bases and clear factory rollmarking, an 18.5 inch standard-profile barrel with a plain, non-threaded crown, and a classic hardwood stock. The top heat shield is cracked and broken on the charging handle side, noted here for accuracy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The vented polymer top heat shield is cracked and broken on the charging handle side with material loss near the operating rod. Minimal markings from previous handling and use are present. Please refer to the pictures for close details.
What’s Included
- Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (580-series), 5.56 NATO
- 1x 5-round steel detachable box magazine
As a 580-series Ranch Rifle, this Mini-14 has the updated receiver marked "RUGER RANCH RIFLE 5.56 NATO" with integral Ruger scope-ring bases. It was produced in 2013 in Newport, New Hampshire, USA, and carries the 582 serial prefix associated with this series.
The rifle operates via a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston with a rotating bolt and a right-side operating rod. The barrel measures 18.5 inches, uses a standard profile, and has a plain, non-threaded crown with no muzzle device. The factory iron sights include a wing-protected front post and an adjustable aperture (ghost-ring) rear for a clear sight picture.
The hardwood stock has a satin/semi-gloss finish with a straight comb and semi-pistol grip. It is fitted with a Ruger-logo rubber buttpad and front and rear sling swivels. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, providing a comfortable and consistent shoulder fit.
The rifle wears a matte blued black finish on the steel receiver and barrel. The top handguard is a vented polymer heat shield; it is cracked and broken on the charging handle side, as noted, while the bore remains bright and clean. One 5-round steel Ruger Mini-14 magazine is included.