Description
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.
Technical Data
Type | Rifle: Semi Automatic |
Model Series | AR-556 |
Caliber/Gauge | 5.56 NATO |
Capacity | 30+1 |
Barrel Length | 16.1 in. |
Minimum/Overall Length | 32.25 in. |
Frame Finish | Black |
Front Sight | Adjustable Post |
Rear Sight | Ruger Rapid Deploy Folding |
Grips | Improved Trigger-reach |
Weight | 6.5 lbs. |
Firearm Stock | Black Synthetic Collapsible |
Features | Round Lightweight Handguard | Forward Assist |
Extended Length | 35.50 |
Finish | Black |
Magazine Count | 1.00 |
Gas System Length | Carbine |
Operating System | Direct Impingement |
Frame Material | 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper & Lower |
Trigger Guard | Enlarged |
Barrel Configuration | Single |
Barrel Description | Cold Hammer-forged |
Barrel Twist | 1-8 |
Muzzle | 1/2X28, Ruger Flash Suppressor |
Rifled Barrel | Yes |