Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Hunting Equipment Ruger
Go to page of 47
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR RUGER ® MINI THIR TY RIFLE AUTOLOADING RIFLE NOT FOR USE WITH MINI-14 RIFLES (cal. .223) S For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p. 34) STURM, RUGER & Company , Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.
W ARNING “Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.
Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELF ARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEA VE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MA Y BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEP ARA TE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP .
4 New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE T O LEA VE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New Y ork City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONL Y ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS ST ORAGE.
• 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.
6 Correct Installation of Lock For Ruger ® Mini Thrity Rifles Onl y 3. Open the action completely . Use the bolt lock to keep the action open during installation of the locking device. 4. Apply the lock by placing the shackle of the lock into your Ruger ® Mini Thirty Rifle as shown below .
7 FIREARMS SAFETY -YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONST ANT CONSIDERA TION OF EVER Y PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER ® MINI THIRTY RIFLE properly .
W ARNING–AL TERA TIONS 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.
9 Figure 2 . In this illustration the frequently used operating components are identified. Note that the safety is rearward in the trigger guard and is therefore in its “ON” (safe) position.
10 THE BOL T LOCK The Mini Thirty Rifle is designed so that the bolt remains open after the last shot has been fired, provided there is a magazine in the rifle. When the magazine is empty , the magazine follower actuates the bolt lock which is designed to retain the bolt and slide in their rearward position.
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.
Ruger Mini Thirty Magazine (Correct) For Caliber 7.62 x 39mm Ammunition Only Bottom T op Side Bottom T op Side Never attempt to use caliber .223 ammunition in Ruger Mini Thirty rifles, as it will not chamber correctly and will “jam” the action.
INSERTING THE MAGAZINE See Figure 6. The magazine may be inserted with the bolt either in the closed or open position (See “Bolt Lock” section p. 10).
The bolt automatically opens and shuts quickly while firing. Keep face and hands away from it. Hot brass and powder gas is ejected quickly and can burn you. The rifle should be fired from the right shoulder . Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors.
15 If dropped or struck with the safety “off”, the rifle may fire. Keep chamber empty unless actually firing! Keep safety “on” unless actually firing! ANY GUN MA Y FIRE IF DROPPED W ARNING – HANDLING SAFETY IN "OFF" (FIRE) POSITION 9.
So that the rifle can be used as a single loader , it will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun if a cartridge is chambered. Removing magazine does not unload rifle! T o unload, first remove magazine, then pull bolt to rear , eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect chamber .
17 CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE 1 3a 2 Safety "ON" 3b 4 2. Remove the magazine. REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a cartridge remaining in the chamber can still be fired! 3. Pull the slide handle all the way to the rear , extracting and ejecting the cartridge in the chamber .
TO RELOAD THE RIFLE 1. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the bolt to automatically lock open. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction. Put the safety “ON”. Reloading can be accomplished by pressing forward on the magazine latch with the thumb or forefinger .
Before loading or shooting the Mini Thirty rifle, be certain the bore is unobstructed. Firing the rifle with any obstruction in the bore may result in severe damage to the rifle and serious injury to the shooter and other persons nearby.
20 c) Retract the slide handle and lock it in the open position by pressing in the bolt lock plunger in the top of the receiver . Retracting the slide handle should remove the cartridge case.
21 2. When attempting to free a jammed cartridge, do not use any type of tool that is likely to act as a “firing pin” and discharge the cartridge should the tool impact on the primer . Never use a cartridge as a “tool”. 3. After clearing a jam, inspect the gun mechanism to determine if dirt or debris might be the cause of the problem.
A cartridge can be “discharged” before it is chambered if its primer receives a sharp blow . If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when being chambered or when being fed from the magazine into the chamber , do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking the bolt.
Always unload a firearm before cleaning, lubrication, disassembly or assembly . UNLOAD BEFORE CLEANING 23 W ARNING – DISASSEMBL Y 1 3a 2 Safety "ON" 3b 4 DISASSEMBL Y Be Sure Rifle Is U.
Figure 9 Figure 10 3. Use a 1/4” diameter steel rod, punch, screwdriver shank, or other suitable instrument inserted into the hole in the rear of the trigger guard as a lever to spring open the trigger guar d from its latched position (See Fig.
25 Figure 15 NOTE: The Mini Thirty Rifle is like the M1 Garand and many other types of autoloading rifles in that the hammer can fall if the trigger is pulled when the bolt is partially retracted.
26 Removal of the gas block assembly is not necessary and is not advisable. The gas block assembly is factory fitted using special fixtures and torque tools. Attempting to fit the gas block assembly without the required special equipment can result in damage to the components and malfunctioning of the rifle.
3. Final reassembly of rifle: a. Replace stock by inserting its front end into the gas block at a slight angle. When the stock is correctly seated into the gas block, the stock can be swung down into full contact with the receiver .
screwdriver to push the magazine bottom rearward as you push down on the spring-loaded bottom retainer . After the magazine bottom has been slid rearward off the magazine shell, car efully raise the rear end of the bottom retainer so that its two small lugs can be slid out the rear of the magazine and car efully remove the bottom retainer .
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 .
Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and careless adults. Use the locking device originally supplied with this firearm for storage. The use of a locking device or safety lock is only one aspect of responsible firearms storage.
MAINTENANCE OF ST AINLESS 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.
32 1. Fold rear sight down. Disassemble one ring and reassemble over the scope body between the turret and the eyepiece. Remember - the lug on the base should be on the front side of the scope.
33 SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE The front sight is aligned in the center of the rear sight aperture (“peep”) and the target (bullseye) is positioned to appear as if it is sitting on top of the front sight.
34 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REP AIR RUGER ® MINI THIRTY RIFLES returned to the factory for repair should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company , Inc., Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee St., Newport, New Hampshire 03773. T elephone (603) 865-2442.
35 CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not be fired. ORDERING P ARTS Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER ® MINI THIRTY RIFLE should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
36 RUGER ® MINI THIRTY RIFLE P ARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded View on Page 41) Part Name Part No.
37 Part Name Part No. Model Butt Plate Screw , (2 Req’d.) B-64 Mini Thirty - Wood Stock Models Butt Plate Screw , (2 Req’d.) B-91 Mini Thirty - Synthetic Stock Model Ejector Bolt Stop MS03211 Mini.
Part Name Part No. Model Hammer Strut MS01800 Mini Thirty - Blued Model Hammer Strut KMS01800 Mini Thirty - Stainless Models Hammer Strut Assembly MS01800A Mini Thirty - Blued Model Hammer Strut Assem.
Part Name Part No. Model Safety Assembly MS13800A Mini Thirty - Blued Model Safety Assembly KMS13800A Mini Thirty - Stainless Model Safety Detent Spring KMS04900 All Mini Thirty Models Safety Spring R.
40 Part Name Part No. Model Sling Swivel, Front MS07500 Mini Thirty - Blued Model Sling Swivel, Front KMS07500 Mini Thirty - Stainless Models Stock (Wood w/Butt Plate Attached) MS00403 All Mini Thirty.
41 RUGER ® MINI THIRTY RIFLE EXPLODED VIEW.
42 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.
43 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 .
44 5. BE SURE OF YOUR T ARGET 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.
8. DON’T SHOOT A T A HARD SURF ACE, OR A T W A TER. 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 BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINAR Y ACHIEVEMENT : RUGER FIREARMS One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has remained in the same family since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger & Company , Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut.
WHY NO W ARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN P ACKED 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 .
An important point after buying a device Ruger Hunting Equipment (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Ruger Hunting Equipment yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Ruger Hunting Equipment - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Ruger Hunting Equipment you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Ruger Hunting Equipment will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Ruger Hunting Equipment, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Ruger Hunting Equipment.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Ruger Hunting Equipment. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Ruger Hunting Equipment along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
