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Ruger AR-556 CO/MD Compliant 223 Remington/5.56 NATO AR15 Semi Auto Rifle - Blue/Black, 16.1" Barrel, 10 Rounds, Synthetic, Black Synthetic Stock

   8 Reviews
| 24 Questions & Answers
Model: 8511R
 
Condition: Factory New
 
Bud's Item Number: 34869
 
UPC: 736676085118
 
MFG: Ruger

Ruger AR-556 CO/MD Compliant 223 Remington/5.56 NATO AR15 Semi Auto Rifle

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Ruger AR-556, Semi-automatic, 223 Remington, 556NATO, 16.1" Barrel, Type III Hard Coat Anodized Finish, 6 Position Collapsible Stock, 1-10Rd Magazine, Adjustable Rear Sight.   *CO/MD*
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Ruger AR-556 CO/MD Compliant 223 Remington/5.56 NATO AR15 Semi Auto Rifle
Model
8511R
Condition
Factory New
Bud's Item #
34869
UPC
736676085118
Manufacturer
Ruger
Ruger AR-556, Semi-automatic, 223 Remington, 556NATO, 16.1" Barrel, Type III Hard Coat Anodized Finish, 6 Position Collapsible Stock, 1-10Rd Magazine, Adjustable Rear Sight.   *CO/MD*

8 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Charles W on 04/02/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought two of these that’s how much I love them.

Jimmy B on 06/15/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another great product from Ruger! Performed flawlessly with any ammo I tried. Just like my my Ruger Mini 14, best grouping rounds were the UMC 50gr hp. No 55gr loads grouped near as well!

Delano H on 08/26/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Worked right out the box have had no problems with it

Josh S on 12/25/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great out of the box AR. This model 8511 is MD legal version of the model 8500 Ruger AR 556. Only difference is a heavy barrel and a 10 round clip instead of the standard 30 round magazine. As far as I could tell with MD laws, which are very unclear, absurd and mind numbing, it is perfectly legal to buy a 10+ round capacity magazine out of state and bring it in to MD for personal use. Do this and you’ll have a regular Ruger AR556, the only difference then being the heavy barrel.

Vadim S on 04/11/2019
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This was my first AR so take this review with a grain of salt. I picked this up back in March of 2018 and have slowly put about 500 rounds through it. No hiccups or malfunctions so far. It's a pretty basic, entry level AR, but that's not a bad thing. I removed 1 star for a couple reasons. One, the pins that hold the upper and lower together were so tight that in order to take the thing apart I had to bash them out with a punch and hammer swinging with more force than I was comfortable with. I ended up sending it back to Ruger who replaced the upper. Ruger customer service was great, got the gun back within a week or so and it now comes apart with finger pressure. Two, the stock is pure trash. It rattles on the tube and really calls attention to it being a cheap, entry level AR. I replaced it with a Mission First Tactical stock and it's been excellent. I would recommend this rifle for customer service alone, but the price to performance is good too.

Christopher F on 07/20/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

THE RUGER AR556 HAS PERFORMED AS EXPECTED, IT IS A VERY ACCURATE AND EASY TO USE. THE SIGHTS WERE DEAD ON FROM FACTORY AT 100 YARDS. THE WEAPON IS VERY EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS FIREARM TO ANYONE IN THE AR MARKET. ONE LAST NOTE IT IS MARYLAND COMPLIANT, WHICH IS REALLY HELPFUL HERE. RUGER PRODUCES THE FINEST FIREARMS, I OWN QUITE A FEW AND HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.

Russell K. L on 04/10/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am a big Ruger fan. I waited a long time to pick up one of these not because the reviews were bad but because I live in a state that makes put restrictions on what semi auto rifles features were acceptable. Once Ruger stepped up, I was there. I was not disappointed, great balance, 4-5 lb trigger pull, shoots 1-2 inch groups right out of the box at 100 yards and eats any ammo you feed it. It is easy to breakdown and clean and has a bolt assist but 700 rounds and never used it yet, fast ship from buds and great pricing as always -great buy!

Arnold S on 12/06/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Nice price point! Be advised that two (2) of these these DID NOT come with the 10 round cartridge as was stated in the product description; rather, they came with one each 5 round cartridge which was somewhat disappointing. An added bonus was a front site adjusting tool was included. I had no idea there was such a tool. Up until now I simply used a nail for such. I was happy to get an AR for under 600 bucks which allows me to spend some $$$ to customize it a bit with the savings. NOTE: the hand grip has no heat shield so keep that in mind when ordering extra parts.

Questions & Answers

    • Answered
    Claudio, unfortunately this is not California compliant due to the Pistol grip, collapsible stock, threaded barrel and flash hider. Sorry but hope this helps. Here is California's restrictions... https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf
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    • Answered
    Some states for an ar15 to have features like pistol grip, collapsible stock, threaded barrel and so on it has to have a heavy barrel/thick barrel. So if it has a heavy barrel then it can have those features. So this is like any other ar15 just has a heavy barrel Wich alot of people prefer. You have pencil barrel/light barrel, government/medium thickness and heavy. Hope this helps.
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    • Answered
    Yes, this is Maryland compliant/legal. If a AR-15 has a heavy Barrel in Maryland then it\'s good to go. Trust me I get what your saying I grew up in Maryland and glad I moved to PA. But good to go on this one. Hope this helps.
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    • Answered
    No but this one by ruger is https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/347/ruger+ar556+223+16+fxd+10r(notca)
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    Then SW also has a New Jersey compliant model in stock here.
    https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/5000/smith+&+wesson+10203+m&p15+sport+ii+nj+compliant+556x45mm+nato+16+10%2b1+matte+fixed+black+synthetic+stock+black+black+polymer
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    • Answered
    With a fixed mag solution, AR-15 (plus M4 and AR-10) owners may keep their features, such as pistol grips, forward grips, adjustable buttstock, flash suppressor, thumbhole stocks, famously known as “evil features-copied from Google. So yes, sounds like a fixed magazine let's you keep your features. Unfortunately this magazine isn't fixed and buds will not modify a firearm in any way other than removing the magazine to make it state compliant. Hope this helps.
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    • Answered
    No This gun has Numbers 1,2,4 and 5 The following are prohibited:
    ✘Semi-automatic rifles that are capable of receiving a detachable magazine and has at
    least two of the following features:
    1. Folding / telescoping stock
    2. Pistol grip
    3. Bayonet lug
    4. Flash suppressor
    5. Threaded barrel
    6. Grenade launcher
    10 round capacity limit
    https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/new_jersey_restrictions.pdf
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    • Answered
    Anthony, yes this take standard AR15 mags. https://www.budsgunshop.com/search.php?q=magpul+30+round+AR15+magazine&type= .....Have a great day!
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    • Answered
    Desean, unfortunately it is not due to the adjustable stock, pistol grip, flash hider and detachable magazine. Details under Rifles here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/washington_dc_restrictions.pdf
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    • Answered
    Brian, yes to both Sir, this rifle is legal in Vermont. Details under Rifles here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/vermont_restrictions.pdf
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    • Answered
    John, No, This sporting rifle is prohibited. See following:----------The following are prohibited:
    ✘Semi-automatic rifles that can accept a detachable magazine and have one or more of
    the following features:
    1. Folding / telescoping stock
    2. Pistol grip
    3. Thumbhole Stock
    4. Fore-grip
    5. Bayonet lug
    6. Flash suppressor
    7. Muzzle brake
    8. Muzzle compensator
    9. Threaded barrel
    10. Grenade launcher
    11. Over 10 round capacity
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