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Ruger AR 556 Unboxing and Review

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This is a review of my new Ruger AR 556! Look out for more videos on this gun!

Collapsible stock
Adjustable front post sight
Adjustable rear flip up sight
16″ barrel
Overall length is 32.25″-35.50″
1:8 twist
30 round capacity
Weighs 6.5 pounds
Completely capable of being customized
Suggested retail is $799 but usually can be found in the $600-$700 range

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42 COMMENTS

  1. I bought one for $629 at a sporting goods store. As I was field stripping the rifle to clean it before use I encountered an issue. The gas key on the bolt carrier group was not staked properly and the hex screws were completely sheared off. The gas key fell off as soon as the bolt was taken out. I would say that a buyer should check that area before making a buy on these.

  2. I sold my bump stock and got enough for it to by a used Ruger AR 556. It is the only AR I have which is box stock and will remain that way. I love the forearm, I love the way the Delta Ring screws up and down to take the clam shell forearm off. I don't know if they patented this, they should have and if they didn't every manufacturer should go to this design……fuck mil spec……Ruger had a better idea and we should benefit from it.

  3. Just got one online for 549.00. Includes Magpul FDE furniture and comes with 2 pmags. I have yet to take it to the range, but will very soon. 15 dollar transfer fee and 5 dollar background check, out the door for less than 600.00.

  4. Ahh, the age old “forward assist argument”. To which I only say this, S.P.O.R.T.S..
    S-slap the magazine in fully
    P-pull on the charging handle
    O-observe chamber (clear)
    R-release the charging handle
    T-tap the forward assist
    S-squeeze the trigger
    (Weapon goes bang!)

    When I was in the Army this worked for me on the range a couple of times and once overseas. Bottom line, shit happens, so it’s nice to have a tool with enough gizmos and gadgets that assist in a wider array of shooting scenarios and training. JMO.

  5. I bought this rifle 2 weeks ago. It's AWESOME! This is my first rifle. I worked on a rifle range as a teen and shot many different types and styles, but never owned one. This was a great buy! I paid $479.00 and it was shipped and received within 4 days from an online gun shop in Texas. I saw it on sale at The Rural King this week for $439.00 ($499.00 with a mail-in rebate of $60.00). I also bought several extra 40rd PMags, and they work great. I've already shot over 500rds of 556, with no problems whatsoever. I would also like to say that you should ALWAYS clean and inspect a gun before shooting it. I highly recommend that you buy this rifle as an introduction weapon. It's easy to disassemble and to clean. too. A superior rifle for the price. Happy shooting!

    Rockwoodone

  6. I ordered one online, because the price was $570 after tax and transfer fee's. Some have paid even less than me. It is a good deal if under $700, but most of the big box stores want 699 plus tax for them and that is a bit high. I will probably get my new scope for it before I get the gun. Nice AR. One of the best in this price range.

  7. Bought one a new one from a gun dealer, shot it the next day and it literally jammed on every shot. Called dealer he came to the house to check it out. He said there was something wrong with the pick up and the barrel was marred like it had been in a vise. He was not happy ! He is sending it back and I am supposed to be getting another. Little disappointed with the fact that they even sent this gun out. Have a Ruger 9 American and love it

  8. OP, learn the correct terminology etc! Overall, not a bad review. You'll get better. I got one last year for $599 also. 300 rounds of Tula later, the extractor broke! Ruger replaced it, no questions asked tho. I have other AR's that are my primaries tho. Thanks for the video.

  9. I paid 650 for mine. Great gun for the money. It has a medium contoured cold hammer forged barrel. Take your forearm off and look. It's a beefy barrel. Only thing I changed on mine was a mil spec trigger kit. Changed the springs. It knocked it down from 7-8 lb, to about 4-5lb.

  10. Love mine but a word to the wise I bought mine like 2 weeks ago. It took me and 2 buddies to get the damn delta ring to unscrew after I over tightened, use literally 2 fingers if you took the handgaurds off to retighten it.

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