Ruger MINI-14 - Manual (Page 11)

WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
Ruger Mini Thirty Magazine
(Incorrect)
For Caliber 7.62 x 39mm
Ammunition Only
Do not use in Mini-14
Ruger Mini-14 Magazine
(Correct)
For Caliber .223
Ammunition Only
Bottom Top Side Bottom Top Side
Never attempt to use 7.62 x 39mm ammunition in Ruger Mini-14 rifles, as it will
not chamber correctly and will “jam” the action. As with any firearm, always
wear safety shooting glasses and adequate hearing protection.
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MAGAZINES
RUGER ® MINI-14 ® magazines are identified by having three vertical
creases in the side of the magazine versus one vertical crease in the Ruger Mini
Thirty magazine. The bottom of the Mini-14 magazine is more rectangular than
the generally tapered bottom of the Mini Thirty magazine, and the follower,
visible from the top of the magazine, is distinctly more pointed on the Mini
Thirty (see illustrations below). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE MINI THIRTY
MAGAZINES IN RUGER MINI-14 RIFLES.