Ruger AR-556 223 Rem/5.56NATO 16.1″ Barrel 30+1 8500

The Ruger AR-556 is a high quality 5.56NATO/223REM sporting rifle from a recognizable and trusted American manufacturer without the frills of more expensive offerings. This rifle has everything you need in a modern sporting rifle. The AR-556 uses 7075-T6 aluminum forgings for the upper and lower receivers, a shot peened and proof-tested steel bolt and 8620 steel bolt carrier as well as an M4 feed ramp for reliability and durability. This direct impingement rifle uses a carbine length gas system with an adjustable A2 style front post integrated into the gas block and an Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy sight to the rear. A picatinny rail on the upper receiver allows for the mounting of the optic of your choice. The AR-556 comes with a medium contour cold hammer forged, threaded 16.1” barrel with a 1:8 twist and Ruger flash hider. Out back, a six position adjustable M4 style butt stock allows for the correct fit to your body type. One 30 round magazine included.

Specifications

Product#: 8500

Stock: Black Synthetic Collapsible

Front Sight: Adjustable Post

Rear Sight: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy

Barrel Length: 16.10″

Thread Pattern: 1/2″-28

Handguard: Glass-Filled Nylon

Twist: 1.8″ RH

Capacity: 30+1

Finish: Type III Hard Coat Anodized

Height: 8″

Weight: 6.5lb

Overall Length: 32.25″-35.50″

Length of Pull: 10.25″-13.50″

Grooves: 6