Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifle | 5.56 NATO | 16.12″ | MFG# 5889

The Ruger Mini-14 Tactical is a compact, semi-automatic sporting rifle built on a Garand-style action with a fixed-piston gas system and a self-cleaning moving gas cylinder. This Tactical configuration features a compact hammer-forged barrel, a drilled-and-tapped receiver with included Picatinny rail and scope rings, and an adjustable ghost-ring rear sight with a protected blade front sight. It ships with two 20-round magazines and a factory-machined 1/2″-28 threaded barrel.

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Common applications for this model include precision-oriented range training and ranch/field use where a reliable, quick-handling semi-automatic is desired.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer and model are Ruger Mini-14 Tactical.
• The UPC is 736676058891.
• The caliber is listed as 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem in the provided data.
• The barrel measures 16.12 inches and is compact and hammer-forged.
• The twist rate is 1:9″ right-hand.
• The firearm uses a semi-automatic action with a Garand-style safety.
• The finish on metal surfaces is blued.
• The barrel is threaded with a 1/2″-28 thread pattern.
• The sighting system includes a ghost-ring rear aperture and a non-glare protected blade front sight.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped and the package includes a Picatinny rail and scope rings.
• The package includes two 20-round magazines.
• The overall length is 37 inches.
• The barrel is described as hammer-forged rifled.

This Tactical Mini-14 balances classic Ruger reliability with practical field features: a solid receiver with integral mounting points, a short, durable barrel, and iron sights that are easy to acquire. The included rail and rings let you fit optics quickly, and the two 20-round magazines supply ready capacity for extended range sessions or work around a property. If you want a straightforward, no-nonsense semi-automatic rifle with a traditional layout and modern mounting options, this configuration is a practical choice.