This expert-level review of the Ruger Mini Thirty Model 5804, presented by an NRA instructor, details its design lineage from the M1 Garand and its suitability for hunting. Key features include the 7.62x39mm chambering, 18.5-inch stainless steel barrel, and classic hardwood stock. The review covers its operation, recoil characteristics, and basic disassembly, highlighting its practicality for various shooting applications.
This review details the Ruger Mini Thirty, a 7.62x39mm variant of the popular Mini-14. Introduced in 1987 to capitalize on affordable surplus ammunition, it offered a potent alternative for hunting and civilian use. The video highlights its historical context, technical differences from the Mini-14, and evolution through different bore diameters and modern tactical models.
The Ruger Mini Thirty, chambered in 7.62x39mm, is a robust semi-automatic rifle based on the Mini-14 design. Introduced in 1987, it utilizes a simple gas-piston system and accepts curved magazines. Modern versions (580 series and later) offer improved accuracy, making it suitable for hunting, personal defense, and target shooting.
This GUNTALK Television episode features Ryan Gresham on a nighttime hog hunt in Louisiana. He's joined by experts from Louisiana Hog Control who utilize a drone equipped with FLIR thermal imaging to locate wild hogs. Gresham complements this with ATN ThOR riflescopes and night-vision goggles. Prior to the hunt, they sight in using a ThermBright thermal target. The episode showcases various firearms including the Ruger Mini-Thirty, Smith & Wesson 300 Whisper, Smith & Wesson M&P 10 (.308), Sig Sauer 716, and Colt Delta Elite pistol, along with ammunition from Black Hills Ammunition and Nosler, and a Lasermax Micro IR device.
This episode of GUNTALK Television, "Air Hog - Ep4, Pt3," features Ryan Gresham on a nighttime hog hunt in Louisiana. He's joined by Cy Brown and James Palmer of Louisiana Hog Control, who utilize a drone equipped with FLIR thermal imaging to locate wild hogs in dense fields. Gresham employs various optics, including ATN's ThOR riflescope and night-vision goggles. The segment also highlights the use of Range-Systems' ThermBright thermal target for sighting in. Featured firearms include the Ruger Mini-Thirty, Smith & Wesson 300 Whisper, Smith & Wesson M&P 10 in .308, Sig Sauer 716, Colt's Delta Elite pistol, and ammunition from Black Hills Ammunition and Nosler, along with the Lasermax Micro IR.
This episode of GUNTALK Television's "Air Hog" series features Ryan Gresham on a nighttime hog hunt in Louisiana. He's partnered with Louisiana Hog Control, utilizing a drone equipped with FLIR thermal imaging to locate wild hogs. Gresham also employs ATN's ThOR riflescope and night-vision goggles for visibility. The hunt begins with sighting in using Range-Systems' ThermBright thermal target. The episode showcases several firearms, including the Ruger Mini-Thirty, Smith & Wesson 300 Whisper, Smith & Wesson M&P 10 in .308, Sig Sauer 716, and Colt's Delta Elite pistol, along with ammunition from Black Hills Ammunition and Nosler, and a Lasermax Micro IR.
This GUNTALKTelevision episode features Ryan Gresham on a nighttime hog hunt in Louisiana with Louisiana Hog Control's Cy Brown and James Palmer. They utilize advanced technology, including a drone with FLIR thermal imaging for tracking, and night vision optics like ATN's ThOR riflescope. The hunt preparation involves sighting in with a ThermBright thermal target. The episode showcases various firearms including the Ruger Mini-Thirty, Smith & Wesson 300 Whisper, Smith & Wesson M&P 10 in .308, Sig Sauer 716, Colt's Delta Elite pistol, and ammunition from Black Hills Ammunition and Nosler, as well as a Lasermax Micro IR. The show airs on the Sportsman Channel and Pursuit Channel.
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