Ruger AR-556 223 Remington/5.56 NATO AR15 Semi Auto Rifle - 30+1 Rounds, 16.1" Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock, Synthetic, Blue/Black

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• Q: Does the buttstock have an attachment point to accept a QD sling?

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  • Asked 02/03/2024 10:31 by Robert S

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  Hi Robert, there is a fixed loop sling attachment on the stock. There is no point for a QD attachment.
  Stay safe & have a great day!

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• Q: I notice Ruger calls it an AR556 instead of AR15. Are the parts making up this rifle standard to AR15s or are the Ruger proprietary?

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  • Asked 10/25/2023 02:44 by Roger T

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  Roger, ruger ar556 is just the name and is a standard AR-15. It will accept any milspec AR-15 part. It's not proprietary. Hope this helps.

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• Q: What type of sights will fit on this AR? Will a reflex sight fit?

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  • Asked 03/05/2022 04:34 by Colby P

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  Colby, you have countless number of choices. Anything that will mount to a picatinny rail will work. These include reflex sights, red dots, iron sight, and scopes. Basically, whatever your heart desires. Have a great day!

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• Q: Is this gun New York State compliant ruger ar 556

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  • Asked 11/01/2021 20:25 by Rodney S

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  No, this rifle has 5 banned features, it becomes prohibited after only 1.
  "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"
  https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/new_york_restrictions.pdf

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• Q: Can I add an ambi safety? Also is there anything else I could add for lefty shooter. Can I attach a discharge shield for dispensed rounds? Thank you!

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  • Asked 10/29/2021 18:49 by Patrick E

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  Yes, you can make this or pretty much any AR-15 ambidextrous. You can add a ambi safety, ambi charging handle, and ambi magazine release. Only thing wouldn't be ambidextrous is the forward assist Wich isn't used very often and the bolt catch/release but you can even buy a Magpul bad lever Wich will extend the bolt release in front of the trigger so you can manipulate it using your trigger finger. Lastly this has a shell deflector on it already so shouldn't have to worry about catching brass in the face. Hope this helps.

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• Q: Struggling to find a Heavy Barrel for Maryland. Is this it?

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  • Asked 08/22/2021 20:27 by Antonio M

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  Yes that is a heavy barrel model, but you'd have to have buds remove the 30rd magazines and they don't replace them with compliant ones, or you could just buy the MD compliant model that ships with 10rd magazines
  https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/34869/ruger+ar+223+remington+%7C+556+nato+16in+10rd

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• Q: Why does this gun have its model number end with an R? Every other website has it listed as "8529." When I google "8529R" like buds has it, google doesn't come up with any "8529R" results. Any ideas?

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  • Asked 07/23/2021 14:02 by Mark L

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  Mark, the 'R' was added by Bud's, I'm assuming it means 'Ruger. Could be because they have another item that is also 8529. The correct model is 8529. Have a great day!

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• Q: I’m going to buy an AR to put a forced reset trigger in and need a full auto rated BCG

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  • Asked 07/22/2021 23:38 by Emilio C

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  Yes, this is a full auto bcg and will work fine with the rare breeds trigger. As Paul said though I've heard some pretty bad reviews on the rare breeds trigger, of them malfunctioning some as few as 500 rds. Supposedly something to do with a design flaw of a spring. I thought about buying one but couldn't see spending 400+ on a trigger and having it Break a couple magazines later and as far as I know the triggers Don't have a warranty on them. Personally I'd choose to go with a binary trigger, so a bullet fires when pulling and releasing the trigger. Again the frt trigger sounds amazing and once they work out the design flaw I'd love to buy one if they're still around. If you do buy one you'll have to let us know how it goes. Good luck and hope this helps.

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• Q: Where is this rifle made? Looks like a great gun and I am a fan of Ruger I want to ensure this is USA manufactured

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  • Asked 07/22/2021 15:02 by rick m

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  Rick, this AR-556 is manufactured in Ruger's Mayodan, North Carolina, facility according to Ruger Customer Service. Cheers and stay safe!
• Q: Is this NJ compliant

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  • Asked 05/20/2021 23:15 by Sharon F

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  sorry its not NJ compliant ✘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
  https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/new_jersey_restrictions.pdf

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