From the farm and ranch to the deep woods and personal defense, Mini-14® and Mini Thirty® rifles have been the people’s choice. Their short barrels and overall length make them favorites in any application where reliability, maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. Ruger Mini-14 Series Autoloading rifles feature a Simple rugged Garand-style action with a Breech bolt locking system fixed-piston gas system and self-cleaning moving gas cylinder. This system provides unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions.