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Ruger AR-556 MPR 8514
  • Ruger AR-556 MPR 8514

Ruger AR-556 8500 16.1″ Type III Anodized Steel 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO

$899.00

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SKU: 8500 Categories: FIREARMS, SEMI-AUTO RIFLES Tag: AR PLATFORM

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Ruger AR-556 8500 16.1″ Type III Anodized Steel 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO

The Ruger AR-556 8500 is among America’s affordable, rugged, and reliable modern sporting rifles that are manufactured right here in the USA. The AR-556 has an A2 F-Height fixed front sight (adjustment tool included!) with Ruger Rapid Deploy folding rear sight that provides wind-age adjustments, and if need be, folds down to accommodate optics. Ruger’s barrel nut and Delta ring were redesigned for an easy one-person handguard removal and installation; the design accepts most carbine length handguards. Ruger AR-556 8500 uses a chrome-plated inside diameter and chrome plated gas-key inside. The overall BCG is then finished in a matte black oxide finish for exceptional corrosion resistance. To the rear, the Ruger AR-556 8500 features a Mil-Spec buffer tube with six position telescoping butt-stock based off of the M4 platform. Single-stage Mil-Spec trigger for consistent trigger pulls and Ruger’s own enlarged trigger guard to accommodate gloves. At the front, the AR-556 has a milled gas in the carbine length/M4 position for better balance and handling, meanwhile it features a Quick Detach socket and a bayonet lug. Ruger made sure that you have everything you need to start with on this rifle, made of strong aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging wearing a durable Type III hard coat anodized finish; and the upper comes with the dust cover and brass deflector. Ruger is no stranger to making accurate rifles and barrels, and the AR-556 is no different. This rifle comes with a Cold Hammer-Forged 4140 Chrome-moly steel barrel chambered in 5.56mm. The 1:8″ twist rate stabilizes bullet weights from 35 grains up to 75 grains. Ruger uses its own style of flash hider 1/2″-28 threads at the tip of the matte black oxide finished barrel. One 30rd Magpul magazine comes from the firearm.

Specifications

  • Caliber: 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
  • Stock: Black Synthetic / Collapsible
  • Front Sight: Adjustable Post
  • Barrel Length: 16.1″
  • Weight (lbs): 6.5
  • Capacity: 30
  • Finish: Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • Rear Sight: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy
  • Overall Length: 32.25″ – 35.5″

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**Shoot Straight Inc. does NOT engage in the online sale of firearms to the following states:**
Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C.

If you would like to make a purchase from one of these states, please email or call us for more information at [email protected] / 321-396-3108.


Additional information

Caliber

.223 REM, 5.56MM

Front Sight

ADJUSTABLE POST

Barrel Length

16.1"

Capacity

30

Finish

TYPE III HARD COAT ANODIZED

Rear Sight

ADJUSTABLE RUGER RAPID DEPLOY

Overall Length

32.25" – 35.5"

Weight (lbs)

6.5

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