FN CAL vs Ruger Mini-14

Side-by-side technical comparison

RiflesDiscontinued

Ruger Mini-14

RiflesIn production

Overview

Spec

FN CAL

Ruger Mini-14

Manufacturer

Fabrique Nationale (FN)

Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Country

Production

1966–1975

1973–present

Units produced

Approximately 30,000

Over 1 million

Specifications

Spec

FN CAL

Ruger Mini-14

Overall length

980 mm

946 mm

Barrel length

451 mm

457 mm

Weight

3.35 kg

3.4 kg

Magazine capacity

20 rounds

5–30 rounds

Action type

Gas-operated, rotating bolt

gas-operated, rotating bolt

Trigger type

Selective fire

two-stage

Sights

Adjustable front post, aperture rear

Iron sights, optics mount

Calibers

FN CAL

Ruger Mini-14

.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO 5.56x45mm NATO

FN CAL Ruger Mini-14

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