Ruger XGI

The Ruger XGI was a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester or .243 Winchester.^[3] The XGI's function and aesthetics were influenced by the Ruger Mini-14, only sized up to the larger, more powerful .308 and .243 calibers.^[4] The rifle was advertised in the 1980s but never entered production.

Ruger XGI
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Specifications
Cartridge	.308 Winchester .243 Winchester
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system	5-round magazine[1] (Compatible with M14 and Springfield Armory M1A magazines.)[2][1]
Sights	Iron sights

History

Although the XGI was advertised in 1984–1986,^[1] it never entered production due to unresolved mechanical and production issues.^[5]

Development

As with the Mini-14, the action was based on the M1 Garand service rifle.^[1] The rifle featured a one-piece hardwood stock, a metal-lined fiber glass handguard, and a rubber buttplate.^[1]