Ruger AR-556 Model 8500 AR-15 Rifle – 1:8 Twist Medium Contour Barrel with Carbine Length Gas System – 16″

Description

Ruger has been designing and building high quality semi-automatic rifles for many years and with the rise in popularity of the AR-15 rifle system, they had to get in on the action. So, they released an affordable entry-level rifle called the AR-556. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, this semi-automatic rifle comes with all the standard features that you will find on comparatively priced rifles, but with the benefit of Ruger quality control. It comes with a Ruger Rapid Deploy folding rear sight in addition to the A2 style fixed front sight that offers plenty of windage and elevation adjustment to dial in your rifle. The rear sight can be folded down to make room for an optic on the 1913 picatinny rail flat top receiver and gives you the option to co-witness with red dot sights. The receiver is forged from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum and is Type III hard coat anodized for maximum corrosion resistance and durability. The rear of the receiver features a carbine length Mil-Spec buffer tube and a six-position M4 style telescoping stock so you can easily adjust the length of pull for different shooters. The Ruger AR-556 is a high quality, affordable modern sporting rifle perfect for anyone looking to get into the sport.

Features:
Medium contour 16.10” cold hammer forged barrel with 1:8 twist
Aerospace-grade 7075-T6 forged aluminum receiver
Type III hard coat anodized receiver

Barrel CoatingManganese PhosphateBarrel ContourMediumBarrel Length16.1Barrel LiningManganese PhosphateBrandRugerCaliber Gauge5.56 NATOColorBlackFinishHardcoat AnodizedGas System LengthCarbineGas System TypeDirect ImpingementHandguardCarbine Length Drop-In HandguardMagazine Capacity30Muzzle DeviceFlash HiderThread Pattern1/2 X 28Twist Rate1:8Weight6.5 lbs