The Mini-14 is a far smaller receiver - nowhere near enough space (and smaller dimensions) for the chamber and bolt travel.
That's of course the whole point and why the Ruger named it the Mini-14. "Mini-14" == miniature M14
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Why doesn't the Mini14 come in .30 Carbine?
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That's of course the whole point and why the Ruger named it the Mini-14. "Mini-14" == miniature M14
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Why? Bc it's a crap rifle. The only people that buy are wanting an m14 but can't/won't spend the money. In standard Ruger fashion, they made something cheap knowing that fudds would drool over it. M14 - boomer fudd rifle. Mini 14 - poor boomer fudd rifle.
Just thought I would add a comment. The OP originally asked why the Ruger Mini-14 does not come in 30 carbine. Yet the answers keep commenting on the 30-30. Not even close to the same round. Hello !!! Did I miss something ? Thanks.
Good point. I might be partly responsible here.
The reasons (other than case size/receiver strength) are still valid though. Mags would be different, so magwell geometry would be different. Bolt face and ejector would be different. And commercially, when the Mini-14 was developed it would have been competing (unfavorably) with an inexpensive, common, pre-existing gun.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I present to you a mini 14 in .30 carbine.
I present to you a mini 14 in .30 carbine.
There you go. LOL. Thanks.Ladies and Gentlemen,
I present to you a mini 14 in .30 carbine.
Does it take Glock mags?Ladies and Gentlemen,
I present to you a mini 14 in .30 carbine.
no...only extendos.
