Ruger Mini 14 question

[Familyman]

Does the ruger mini 14 come in 5.56 NATO in Canada? or is it only 223 Rem

Thanks

 

[Davemc]

They are one and the same except for the headstamp (cartridges of the world)

 

[tjhaile]

With the exception of the Target models, Mini 14s all have a 5.56 chamber.

 

[TonyMo]

From the manual:

AMMUNITION
The RUGER® MINI-14® RANCH RIFLES are chambered for the .223
Remington (5.56mm) cartridge. The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is designed to use either
standardized U.S. military, or factory loaded sporting .223 (5.56mm) cartridges
manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry practice.

 

[m777]

I took a spin on there website and couldn't find a listing for one in 6.8. The 222 one from back in the day, but not 6.8. Even in the distributots exclusives. ?
Clint

 

[tjhaile]

They are one and the same except for the headstamp (cartridges of the world)

Cases are identical, but chamber dimensions are not. The SAAMI .223 chamber has a shorter throat than 5.56 NATO.

 

[archer2u]

the manual that came with my 582 ranch rifle stated that it is chambered in .223(5.56) it shoots both well but gats blazing hot after 10 rds 5.56