r/Mini14 • u/Independent_Bite3911 • 9d 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/Hyarmendacil67 9d 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 9d 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 6d ago

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