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- Ruger Rapid Deploy folding rear sight provides windage adjustability and pairs with the A2-style, F-height, elevation-adjustable front sight for a solid, reliable aiming system
- Made from 7075-T6 hard-coat anodized aluminum forgings, shot-peened and proof-tested 9310 steel bolt, and 8620 steel bolt carrier
- Barrel nut and delta ring allow easy, one-person service of the heat-resistant glass-filled nylon handguard
- Gas block is located at a carbine-length (M4) position for improved balance and handling
- Magpul MOE M-LOK handguard is made from heat-resistant glass-filled nylon for shooting comfort and durability
- Six-position, telescoping, Magpul MOE Carbine buttstock and Mil-Spec buffer tube allow the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear
- Front sight post is elevation adjustable, and a front sight tool is included. The A2-style, F-height front sight allows co-witness with many optics
- Ergonomic pistol grip features an extended trigger reach for more precise trigger control
- Made from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging, the flat top upper receiver features a forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector
- Includes one, 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
The Ruger AR-556 Semi-Automatic rifle is made from forged aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum. The hard coat anodized flattop upper receiver includes a forward assist dust cover and brass deflector while the handguards are made from heat-resistant glass-filled nylon. It has a carbine-length milled gas block with multiple attachment points for a QD socket bayonet lug and sling. Serrations on the angled face of the gas block provides a low-glare surface. The Rapid Deploy folding rear sight provides windage adjustability and the front sight post is elevation adjustable and includes a front sight tool. The A2-style F-height allows co-witness with many optics. It also has a bolt machined from 9310 alloy steel, single-stage trigger, chrome-plated bolt carrier with a matte black oxide finish on the exterior and patent pending barrel nut and Delta ring for one person handguard removal and installation. This model has a six-position, telescoping, Magpul MOE carbine buttstock, Magpul MOE M-LOK handguard and a Magpul PMAG.
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| Caliber | .223 Rem/5.56 NATO |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Barrel Length, in | 16.1" |
| Thread Pattern | 1/2"-28 |
| Magazine Capacity, rds | 30 |
| Stock | Magpul MOE Synthetic, Collapsible |
| Front Sight | Adjustable Post |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy |
| Receiver Finish | Type III Hard Coat Anodized |
| Handguard | Magpul MOE M-LOK |
| Twist | 1:8" RH |
| Grooves | 5 |
| Height, in | 8" |
| Length of Pull, in | 10.25"-13.50" |
| Overall Length, in | 32.25"-35.50" |
| Weight, lb | 6.5 |
