From the farm and ranch to the deep woods and personal defense, Mini-14 rifles have been the people's choice. Their shorter barrels and overall length make them favorites in any application where reliability, maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. Simple, rugged, Garand-style action with a breech bolt locking system, a fixed-piston gas system and a self-cleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field. With an accurate sighting system with a ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included Picatinny rail. Compact Hammer-Forged Barrel with 5/8"-24 Thread Factory-Installed Flash Suppressor.