Ruger AR-556, Semi-automatic, 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., 16.1″ Barrel, 30+1 Rounds

Ruger® AR-556® 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. Semi-automatic Rifle

The AR-556 has been wildly popular since its inception—and for good reason. It’s fun to shoot, highly affordable, easily customizable, and ultra-reliable. Ruger’s AR is built around forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, and features a cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel capped with Ruger’s own highly effective muzzle device. The AR-556 features a 1:8″ twist that excels with a wide range of rounds—from 35 to 77 grains—so it offers a greater degree of versatility than other twists. This model comes with the improved free-float M-LOK handguard.

• Forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper (type III hardcoat-anodized) with forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector
• Forged 7075-T6 aluminum lower with Type III hardcoat-anodized finish
• Free-floating M-LOK handguard will not affect accuracy as it does not touch the barrel
• Single-stage trigger provides durable and reliable fire control
• Ergonomic pistol grip features an extended trigger reach for more precise trigger control
• 1:8″ twist rifling provides versatility for bullets from 35 to 77 grains
• Shot peened, 9310 alloy steel bolt
• Barrel is threaded (1/2″-28)
• Includes 30-rd. Magpul® PMAG magazine

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Key Specifications

• Item Number: 714363
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem.
• Action: Semi-automatic
• Capacity: 30+1
• Barrel length: 16.10″
• Barrel style: Medium contour, cold hammer-forged with Ruger flash suppressor
• Barrel twist: 1:8″
• Stock: 6-position telescoping M4-style synthetic
• Length of pull: 10.25″-13.50″
• Trigger: Single stage
• Sights: Optics-ready
• Overall length: 32.25″-35.50″
• Overall weight: 6.7 lbs.
• Mfg. Number: 8529
• UPC: 736676085293