Manufacturer: Ruger
Product Line: AR-556
Caliber: 5.56x45
Barrel Length: 16.1"
Overall Length: 35.5"
Action: Semi Automatic
Capacity: 10 Rounds
Thread Pattern: 1/2x28
Weight: 6.7 lb
Finish: Anodized Black
A semi-automatic, M4-Style, direct impingement Modern Sporting Rifle, the AR-556 offers consumers an affordable, American-made rifle with the rugged reliability they have come to expect from Ruger. Extensively tested during its development, the AR-556 is constructed from top-quality components, including forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and a cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel with M4 feed ramp cuts. With standardized M4/AR components utilized throughout, the AR-556 is readily customizable.
Other Features:
This model ships with a 10-round magazine
11" aluminum handguard is free-floated for accuracy
Flat top upper receiver features a Picatinny rail for easy attachment of magnified optic, red dot or open sights.
Made from 7075-T6 hard-coat anodized aluminum forgings, shot-peened and proof-tested 9310 steel bolt, and 8620 steel bolt carrier
The inside diameter of the carrier and gas key are chrome plated and the key is staked for longevity
Single-stage trigger provides durable and reliable fire control
Enlarged trigger guard is designed to allow gloved shooting in cold weather
Six-position, telescoping, M4-style buttstock and Mil-Spec buffer tube
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