How to Put a Bolt in a Mini 14
The Ruger Mini-14 is an American-made auto-loading carbine designed for sporting and defensive use and varmint hunting. Although it is similar in design and appearance U.S. military issue M1 Garand used in World War II , the Mini-14 was designed as a civilian rifle from its inception in 1974. The Mini-14 is quite reliable, but as with any other gun you will need to occasionally disassemble and clean it. Getting it apart is not difficult, but you may have trouble putting the bolt back in the first time. It's simple once you know the proper procedure.
Instructions
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Hold the bolt above the rifle receiver with the rear of the bolt pointing back and down at a 45-degree angle.
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Find the slot in the upper portion of the rifle receiver. Insert the rear of the firing pin, where it protrudes from the rear of the bolt, through the slot.
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Gently rock the bolt as you push it back, until it slides into the receiver.
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Push the bolt forward until it locks into battery (the fully-closed position).
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have an instruction manual, you can get one for free from Ruger (see Resources).
Make sure the magazine is removed and there is not a round in the chamber before you install the bolt.
Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction.
