Ruger AR-556 with Free-Float Handguard is a semi-automatic, M4-Style, direct impingement Modern Sporting Rifle, the Ruger AR-556 Free-Float offers consumers an affordable, American-made rifle with the rugged reliability they have come to expect from Ruger.
Extensively tested during its development, the AR-556 is constructed from top-quality components, including forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and a cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel with M4 feed ramp cuts. With standardized M4/AR components utilized throughout, the AR-556 is readily customizable.
Ruger AR-556 with Free-Float Handguard Specification:
- Stock: Black Synthetic, Collapsible
- Handguard: Free-Float with M-LOK® Attachment Slots
- Sights: None
- Barrel Length: 16.10″
- Thread Pattern: 5/8″-24
- Twist: 1:7″ RH
- Capacity: 30
- Finish: Type III Hard-Coat Anodized
- Height: 7.20″
- Weight: 6.4 lb.
- Overall Length: 33″ – 36.25″
- Length of Pull: 10.25″ – 13.50″
- Grooves: 5
