Ruger AR-556 16.1" 223 Remington/5.56 NATO AR15 Semi Auto Rifle - 30 Rounds | 16.1" Barrel | 6-Position Stock | Synthetic | Blue/Black
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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. Chambered in 5.56 NATO with standardized M4/AR components utilized throughout, the AR-556® is easily customizable.
Product Information | |
Metal Finish | Blue/Black |
Overall Length | 35.5" |
Stock Material | Synthetic |
Action | Semi-Auto |
Barrel Length | 16.1 |
Capacity | 30 |
Item Type | Rifle |
Length of Pull | 10.25" - 14.50" |
Stock Color | 6-Position |
In-Store Purchase Only | |
Lexington, KY | In store |
Greenville, KY | In store |
Sevierville, TN | In store |
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. Chambered in 5.56 NATO with standardized M4/AR components utilized throughout, the AR-556® is easily customizable.
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- Asked 05/30/2025 21:20 by Paul G
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- Asked 04/10/2025 15:58 by Mark C
A:Hi Mark and welcome. Yes, it will accept either trigger and the barrel is threaded 1/2 x 28 tpi to add a suppressor. It is comparable to the S&W Volunteer AR in fit and function. Cheers and stay safe! -
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- Asked 02/24/2022 18:49 by Jorge R
A:Jorge, no sir, a semi-auto rifle with a detachable magazine cannot have a pistol grip, telescoping stock, or flash hider. https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdfSee 3 more answers | - Show More Questions
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