I don’t think so. It may have more in common with an AK but featuring a two piece piston.
A lot of people don’t realize the action of the Mini is based on the M-1 Carbine and not the M-1 rifle/M-14.
I dont like the mini 14 because of the ammo. 5.56 ammo isnt really the same as .223. Higher pressure in one.
Why didnt Ruger make it the same caliber as the AR15 type???