<p>A scaled down version of the proven US M-14, the Ruger&reg; Mini-14&reg; Ranch Semi-Auto Rifle with Synthetic Stock offers a proven record of absolute reliability in an easy-to-handle rifle. The Ranch Rifle operates with a very simple Garand-style design that uses a fixed-piston gas system where gas impinges directly upon the operating rod and a breech bolt locking system. The Mini-14 action is not sensitive to the type of ammunition it uses, cycling both commercial .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammo interchangeably. A large extractor and fixed ejector send spent cases flying swiftly to the right of the shooter. The Ranch Rifle ejector is set to eject cases low to avoid hitting a mounted scope. No tools are required to quickly fieldstrip the rifle down to a few large parts that are not easily misplaced, and it reassembles just as quickly. This Ranch Rifle comes with a blued barrel and receiver anchored in a lightweight synthetic stock with a flat, rubber butt-plate that keeps the rifle on the shoulder during rapid fire. A ghost ring, adjustable rear aperture sight and a protected, 3-prong post front sight provide for rapid target acquisition, and hold up to rugged use. Integral scope mounts are machined into the receiver for mounting an optical sight with the included Ruger scope rings. A great gun for hunting, pest control, home-defense, and emergency preparation.</p> <ul> <li>Easy-handling, absolutely reliable rifle</li> <li>Blued steel barrel and receiver</li> <li>Uses .223 Remington and 5.56 ammo</li> <li>Fixed-piston gas system</li> <li>Breech bolt locking system</li> <li>Large extractor and fixed ejector</li> <li>Lightweight synthetic stock</li> <li>Rear aperture sight</li> <li>3-prong front sight</li> <li>Integral scope mounts</li> <li>Ruger scope rings included</li> <li>Fieldstrips quickly without tools</li> </ul>