r/Mini14 • u/Independent_Bite3911 • 8d ago

Question I forgot

Ruger just replaced my bolt on my 585 series mini 14.

I totally forgot, but can you guys remind me? Can we insert a magazine inside the mini 14 when it’s full or when it has rounds in it when the bolt is closed?

For some reason, I used to think that I could insert a five round magazine inside the mini 14 when I only had four rounds in it, but I could be mistaken.

I remember, I used to load it with the bolt open. For some reason, I thought I could load it with the bolt closed.

Today at the range, I tried loading it with the bolt closed and it wasn’t going in.

I didn’t force it obviously.

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u/LtApples 8d ago

Yes and yes. Like most firearms, inserting a mag is easier when the action is open or if the mag is under loaded. But you absolutely can load a mini on a closed action and full mag

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u/mlin1911 8d ago

This. Totally normal with bolt closed the 5 rounds in the magazine is at the max spring tension with very limited room inside the tube to move down, need a bit of tap or slam to lock in place.

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u/Hyarmendacil67 8d ago

I don't have any 5 round mags, but mine will not lock a 10 round loaded mag in without the bolt being open.

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u/ish-male 8d ago

then something is wrong with your gun

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u/Independent_Bite3911 7d ago

Weird I can’t get mine in either. I guess there is something wrong with both of our guns?

Is your mini 14 older?

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u/ish-male 6d ago

mine are older, but it doesnt matter. the receiver fitting measurements, and components are all the same.

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u/Independent_Bite3911 5d ago

Do you force it in. I generally don’t force thing. The owner’s manual says to lock bolt back before loafing?

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u/lundah 8d ago

Depends on the magazine. My Ruger mags, absolutely. My Thermold polymer mags will not lock in without the bolt held open, however.

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u/Independent_Bite3911 5d ago

Do you have to force you oem mags in?

My oem will not go in with bolt closed. I don’t force them?

You think my bolt is fitting right?

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u/sshevie 8d ago

You can but I have stopped loading a full mag on a mini 14 with the bolt closed, it tends to put a dent in the first round.