The Ruger Mini-14® Tactical Model 5897 is a Davidson's Exclusive semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington, combining Ruger's legendary Mini-14 reliability with an exclusive speckled black/brown hardwood stock. Featuring a 16.12-inch cold hammer-forged threaded barrel, factory-installed flash suppressor, 20-round capacity, blued alloy-steel construction, and Ruger's proven Garand-style fixed-piston operating system, Model 5897 is built for recreational shooting, ranch use, predator hunting, and defensive applications.
At the heart of the Mini-14 Tactical is Ruger's fixed-piston, self-cleaning gas system paired with a Garand-style rotating bolt. This proven operating system delivers exceptional reliability while minimizing fouling and maintenance, making the Mini-14 one of America's most trusted semi-automatic rifle platforms.
Model 5897 features a 16.12-inch cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO, allowing it to safely fire both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. The barrel features a 1:9" right-hand twist and a 1/2"-28 threaded muzzle fitted with a factory-installed flash suppressor, making it compatible with many standard 5.56 muzzle devices and suppressors where legally permitted.
Unlike Ruger's standard Tactical models with synthetic furniture, the Davidson's Exclusive 5897 is fitted with an attractive speckled black/brown hardwood stock, offering a unique blend of classic styling and modern tactical performance. The rifle weighs approximately 7.2 pounds and measures 37.00 inches overall, providing excellent balance and stability while maintaining quick handling.
The rifle comes equipped with a protected blade front sight and an adjustable ghost ring aperture rear sight for rapid target acquisition. Integral scope bases are machined directly into the receiver, and Ruger includes a set of factory 1-inch scope rings along with a Picatinny rail, allowing shooters to mount a wide variety of optics.
Model 5897 ships with two Ruger factory 20-round magazines and utilizes Ruger's traditional cross-bolt manual safety positioned at the front of the trigger guard. Ruger factory magazines are engineered specifically for the Mini-14 platform and are widely regarded for their reliability and durability.
Combining 5.56 NATO chambering, a compact threaded barrel, premium hardwood furniture, and Ruger's legendary Mini operating system, the Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Model 5897 offers dependable performance in an attractive Davidson's Exclusive configuration.
Key Features
- Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington
- 20-round capacity
- Semi-automatic operation
- Ruger fixed-piston, self-cleaning gas system
- Garand-style rotating bolt
- 16.12" cold hammer-forged barrel
- 1:9" RH twist
- 1/2"-28 threaded muzzle
- Factory-installed flash suppressor
- Blued alloy-steel receiver and barrel
- Davidson's Exclusive speckled black/brown hardwood stock
- Adjustable ghost ring aperture rear sight
- Protected blade front sight
- Integral scope bases
- Ruger 1" scope rings included
- Picatinny optics rail included
- Integral sling swivel studs
- Cross-bolt manual safety
- Includes two 20-round Ruger magazines
