Yes, this is .223/5.56 Guts are the EXACT same as the M14/20CF
Casper... thank you for the acknowledgement. I get a bit worked up when I believe someone is calling me a liar or that I'm trying to pass something off as not what I say it is. I take great care to be accurate when I list something. I see what you mean with the difference on the Ruger site. The picture you posted however doesn't have the flash suppressor which led me to believe it wasn't the true Ruger mini 14 tactical . People like the one that looks closest to an AR15. But mine will do the same job. The action in mine is the EXACT same the M-14/20cf. The only true differences are the stock and all the extra rails for lights, laser and so on. And to buy one, ( from Ruger ) the price is the same so it's all in what you want. But saying all that, mine is on "the list " due to the flash suppressor.
Edit: (or at least this is what I understand) could be wrong if they are considering the collapsible stock. Mine has not. Actually it would be fine if it isn't on the list that would mean I'm still good with it if the ban does happen.