Ruger AR-556 5.56 AR-15 Mlok Rail Black 16.1" Barrel 30 Rounds - 8529

Ruger AR-556 5.56

The Ruger 556 Rifle with 7075-T6 aluminum, flat-top receiver; collapsible synthetic stock; ergonomic pistol grip; 11” aluminum free-float handguard; 16.1” cold hammer-forged, alloy barrel; 1:8 twist; single stage trigger; (1) 30-round magazine; type III hard-coat anodized finish; 10.25" - 13.50" length of pull; 32.25" - 35.50" overall length; and 6.7 lbs. weight.

The well-equipped Ruger AR comes featuring an 11" aluminum handguard free-floated for accuracy and bearing Magpul® M-LOK® accessory attachment slots along the 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 positions with additional slots on the angled faces near the muzzle; in addition to a heavy contour, cold hammer-forged, alloy barrel with 1:8" twist rifling that provides exceptional accuracy with bullets from 35 to 77 grains. M4 feed ramps and a 5.56 NATO chamber allows the Ruger AR 556 to use both 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. ammunition, while the barrel and 1/2"-28 Ruger® flash suppressor have a matte black oxide finish to reduce glare and provide corrosion resistance.

Also featured is a flat top upper receiver made from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging, and sporting a forward assist, dust cover, brass deflector, as well as a Picatinny rail for easy attachment of magnified optic, red dot or open sights; a six-position, telescoping, M4-style buttstock and Mil-Spec buffer tube which allows the AR 556 rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear; an ergonomic pistol grip with an extended trigger reach for more precise trigger control; a single-stage trigger that provides durable and reliable fire control, with the enlarged trigger guard designed to allow gloved shooting in cold weather; a shot-peened and proof-tested 9310 steel bolt; as well as an 8620 steel bolt carrier. The inside diameter of the carrier and gas key are chrome plated and the key is staked for longevity.

One, 30-round Magpul® PMAG® magazine is included in the Ruger AR-556 package.