Ruger AR-556 (Read 3517 times)

stangzilla

Ruger AR-556
« on: September 29, 2014, 07:30:46 AM »
http://www.ruger.com/intro.html


retail = $749.00

since I'm a Ruger guy.  i gotta get one!   :geekdanc:
« Last Edit: September 29, 2014, 07:36:18 AM by stangzilla »

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Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2014, 08:39:51 AM »
could be wrong but based on the image, it doesn't look like you can swap out for other uppers with that rifle.  Those receivers seem to have a unique design.  Nice though.

stangzilla

Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2014, 08:45:54 AM »

stangzilla

Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2014, 08:47:05 AM »
could be wrong but based on the image, it doesn't look like you can swap out for other uppers with that rifle.  Those receivers seem to have a unique design.  Nice though.

thanks.
we'll see what others report, before i buy one

heres the overview:
http://www.ruger.com/products/ar556/index.html

Jl808

Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2014, 09:27:56 AM »
Wow nice. I'd be interested to get one if the parts are not proprietary.
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TastesLikeMetal

Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2014, 10:19:29 AM »
I'd be shocked if they don't fit standard lowers, don't their Piston uppers fit USGI Lowers?

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr556Uppers/models.html
« Last Edit: September 29, 2014, 02:01:50 PM by TastesLikeMetal »

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Re: Ruger AR-556
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2014, 10:21:04 AM »
from Rugers website:
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Standardized M4/AR components are utilized throughout, so the AR-556 can be customized easily.