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*Check your barrel before ordering
Original Ruger® Mini-14 Mini-Scout-Mount ™
(non flanged barrel)
Black anodized - $189.95
Mini-Scout-Mount III ™
For NEW Ruger ® Mini-14, 30, 6.8 SPC & 300 AAC Blackout
(flanged barrel)
Black anodized - $199.95
Mini-Scout-Mount 30 ™
For Original Ruger ® Mini-30
(non-flanged barrel)
Black anodized - $179.95
Details and Specifications
This brainchild of Bill Ruger hails from the enduring designs of John C. Garand, and is one of the most popular utility rifles ever produced in the USA. Now you can upgrade yours to a scout format that will accept the latest technology available in modern sight systems, lasers, tactical flashlights, etc.
THREE MODELS are available that cover almost every version of Mini-14 & Mini-30 ever made.
The ORIGINAL Mini-Scout-Mount™14 fits every serial number range manufactured prior to 2007 (before the 580 Series), including Ranch Rifles and AC556. There is no longer a mount for the early GB Side-Folding stock with the forward sling swivel mounted on the side of the gas block.
The ORIGINAL Mini-Scout-Mount™ 30 fits every serial number range manufactured prior to 2007 (before the 580 Series).
The NEW Mini-Scout-Mount™III will fit all four caliber versions of the 580 and up series (.223, 6.8spc, 7.62x39 and 300 AAC Blackout) with the heavier “flanged” barrel. It will also fit the Target Models with barrel tuners.
Weight is 6.9 ozs. Length is 9.925 inches.
Click on the BARREL ID tab to determine which model you have.
Check your Barrel IMPORTANT!
Make sure you order the right mount for your barrel.
See the photographs below to identify your barrel.
Installation GuideView full PDF version with photos
ALL versions of Mini-Scout-Mounts™ designed for the Ruger® Mini-14 install using the same procedure. Any differences in the models are noted in the installation instructions.
Suggested Accessories for Ruger® Mini 14/6.8/30/300AAC
Any of our accessories will fit any of our mounts and can be positioned for right or left-handed shooters. The Tactical Light Mount Kit ™ it is your BEST solution for attaching a flashlight or laser sight to your rifle or shotgun. The LONG model allows more flexibility of mounting positionsandis better suited to larger accessories. You can add sling attachment points with the Detachable Sling Mount Kit or Tactical Sling Mount Adapter.
FAQs for Original Mini 14 (pre-580 series) Mount
(Scroll down for New RUGER® Mini-14/6.8/30 Series 580 and higher.)
A: If the prefix or first three digits of the serial number are lower than 580, you need an Original style mount.If 580 or higher, you need the New Model. But there are a few exceptions. See the photos in the “Barrel ID” tab to identify the model that will fit your Mini. Examples: 180, 182, 184 etc, you will need the Original style mount.
A: YES. You should see an average group size reduction with any type of ammunition used.
The design of the barrel clamp for the Mini-14 model of our Mini-Scout-Mount is based on the Weaver style scope ring with a V-block.
The clamp has a hook on one side that fits into a recess in the mount body. When the two screws on the flange side of the clamp are tightened, it cinches the barrel down with tremendous force and secures it from movement, just like a Weaver scope ring works.
There is a V-block machined into the underside of the mount body where the barrel rests. This V-block centers the mount body directly over the center of the rifle barrel. When the barrel clamp is secured, the rifle barrel cannot move out of this V-block.
Securing this barrel clamp and V-block assembly serves to stiffen the entier rifle barrel, resulting in greatly improved accuracy for most Mini-14's.
A: Usually not because they came standard with the sling swivel mounted on the side of the lower gas block assembly (see the Barrel ID tab for a picture). If you replace this part with the standard lower gas block assembly, our mount will fit.
A: Yes, but some stocks may have to be slightly trimmed in the fore end to fit the mount correctly.
A: Probably not as most of them came with the side-mounted sling swivel (see the photos under the Barrel ID tab). The AC-556K will definitely NOT fit.
A: YES…but only in the area of the gas block assembly.
A: YES.
A: ONLY if you are still using the factory lower gas block assembly. If you have a different gas block, it will not fit.
A: YES. Our mount does not interfere with the use of a regular scope mounted in the traditional position over the receiver. You may have to go to higher rings for your scope to clear our mount.
A: Contact our Customer Service and we will coach you through some steps to fix that.
A: Ruger® has suggested torqueing to 21 Inch Pounds, NOT FOOT POUNDS. Using the hex key provided and snugging down the gas block screws without over-tightening will give all of the torque needed for the installation.
A: Not really. Minor contact here will not impair the function or accuracy of the rifle and in most cases, this happens only when the action rod is pulled to the rear by hand. If the contact impedes the function of the rifle when firing, call our office and we can coach you on how to correct the problem.
A: YES. You will need to order the Original Mini-30 model (non-flanged barrel).
A: Original Mini-14 (black) 7.0 oz, 9.975 in long
Original Mini-30 8.0 oz, 9.975 in long
Mini III (New Mini-14/6.8/30/300 AAC 6.9 oz, 9.925 long
A: That should be a new 580 series which takes the Mini-Scout-Mount III.
A: The Mini-Scout-Mount for the ORIGINAL Mini-14 is the correct model for the 180 series rifles and will fit all variants except those with a Ruger side-folding stock and side mounted sling swivel, or the AC556K.
A: All models of Mini-Scout-Mount for Ruger Mini’s attach the same way. They replace the hand guard and the top half of the gas block assembly. The mount body attached to the lower half of the gas block assembly, and a clamp secured the mount to the barrel. See the installation instructions for more detail.
FAQs for New RUGER® Mini-14/6.8/30/300 AAC Series 580 and higher.
A: If the prefex or first three digits of the serial number are lower than 580, you need an Original style mount. If 580 or higher, you need the New Model. See the photos for "ID your model".
A: YES. You should see a small improvement in average group size with most types of ammunition.
A: YES…but only in the area of the gas block assembly.
A: Yes, but some stocks may have to be slightly trimmed in the fore end to fit the mount correctly.
A: Yes.
A: Yes. Our mount does not interfere with the use of a regular scope mounted in the traditional position over the receiver. You may have to go to higher rings for your scope to clear our mount.
A: Contact our Customer Service and we will coach you through some steps to fix that.
A: Ruger® has suggested torqueing to 21 Inch Pounds, NOT FOOT POUNDS. Using the hex key provided and snugging down the gas block screws without over-tightening will give all of the torque needed for the installation.
A: This model will fit ALL calibers of the current Ruger Mini’s, including the Target and Tactical models that have the serial number prefix of 580 and higher.
A: YES.
A: YES.
A: No.
A: YES.
A:All models of Mini-Scout-Mount for Ruger Mini’s attach the same way. They replace the hand guard and the top half of the gas block assembly. The mount body attached to the lower half of the gas block assembly, and a clamp secured the mount to the barrel. See the installation instructions for more detail.
A: YES.
A: Some of our customers report that about .080" of material needs to be removed from the top of the Archangel forend to allow the Mini-Scout-Mount to fit down correctly on the barrel and have a little clearance between the mount body and the stock..
A: The Mini III mount weighs is 6.9 ounces, length 9.925 inches