Description
The Archangel Sparta takes the classic Ruger Mini-14 Ranch, Mini Thirty Ranch, and 6.8 Ranch platform and drops it into a fully adjustable, pistol-grip chassis. Made in the USA from a high-strength blend of carbon fiber and glass-reinforced polymer, this stock is built to shrug off the solvents and lubricants that come with regular cleaning. The result is a Mini that feels more like a modern fighting rifle and a whole lot less like grandpa's ranch gun, without giving up the reliability the Mini series is known for.
Dialing In the Sparta Stock Fit
Fit is where this thing earns its keep. The buttstock collapses through four positions so you can set length of pull for a heavy jacket or a summer t-shirt, and the seven-position adjustable cheek riser lets you line your eye up right behind whatever optic you're running. Between the two adjustments, taller and shorter people can both get comfortable behind the same rifle, which is a real advantage if the gun gets passed around the family or the range.
Rail Space and Sling Options on the Archangel Sparta
Up top you get a full-length aluminum rail cut to M1913 Picatinny specs, giving you plenty of real estate for red dots, magnified glass, or iron sights. The rail height is set to work on the same plane as AR-15 flip-up sights, so co-witnessing your favorite backup irons is straightforward. Four steel QD hard points are molded in for push-button quick-detach sling swivels, letting you rig up a single-point, two-point, or side-mounted sling however you carry.
The ergonomic, textured pistol grip includes a locking storage compartment for a spare battery, small tools, or a bore snake, and a removable recoil pad rounds out the buttstock. A spring-loaded filler takes up the gap between the trigger guard and the grip for a clean, finished feel. Just note this one is built for the Ranch Rifle version of the Mini with the angled ejection, which covers most Minis made from the mid-1990s on.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Archangel (ProMag)
- Manufacturer Part Number: AA1430
- UPC: 708279010590
- Model: Sparta
- Fits: Ruger Mini-14 Ranch, Mini Thirty Ranch, 6.8 Ranch (Ranch Rifle version only)
- Material: Carbon fiber and glass reinforced polymer, aluminum
- Color: Black
- Grip Type: Pistol Grip
- Buttstock: 4-position collapsible, adjustable length of pull
- Cheek Riser: 7-position adjustable
- Top Rail: Full-length aluminum, M1913 Picatinny spec
- Sling Mounts: 4 steel QD hard points
- Overall Length: 28 in
- Weight: Approx. 4 lbs
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Archangel Sparta conversion stock
- Full-length aluminum M1913 top rail with mounting hardware
- Removable recoil pad
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Archangel Sparta fit my Ruger Mini-14?
It's designed for the Ranch Rifle version of the Mini-14, Mini Thirty, and 6.8 Ranch. Those are the rifles with the removable rear sight, integral scope dovetails, and angled ejection, which covers essentially all Minis built from the mid-1990s onward. Older pre-Ranch Minis that eject nearly straight up won't work with this stock's top rail.
Does the Sparta conversion stock require gunsmithing to install?
No, it's a drop-in replacement that swaps out your factory stock without permanent modification. You'll want a proper set of driver bits since the rail screws can come tight from the factory, so take your time and use quality tools during install. Give the action a good cleaning while it's out of the stock and reassembly is straightforward.
Can I mount AR-15 flip-up sights on the Archangel Sparta rail?
Yes. The full-length aluminum top rail is cut to M1913 Picatinny specifications and the rail height is set to sit on the same plane as AR-15 flip-up sights. That makes co-witnessing backup irons with a red dot simple, and it accepts most magnified optics and mounts too.
What sling options work with this stock?
The Sparta has four integral steel QD hard points molded into the stock for push-button quick-detach sling swivels. That gives you the flexibility to run a single-point, two-point, or side-mounted sling. The QD swivels themselves are not included, so grab a set to match your setup.






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