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Posted By: whelennut Ruger AR556 - 05/18/16
Any opinions on these? What are they selling for lately?
Posted By: bhemry Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/18/16
I gave around $600 for mine last fall.

Couple links to opinions on them from here:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11009116/Ruger_AR_556#Post11009116

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...45895/Ruger_AR_556_Opinions#Post10745895

Posted By: night_owl Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/18/16
From what I've heard they're fine.
Keep in mind: Carbine length gas, not chromed or nitrided barrel and non-standard delta ring.
Posted By: Scott62 Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/19/16
I bought one at the end of last year and very happy with it. I am not much of a rifle person any more and really only bought it on a whim. The fit is really nice, better than I expected for a 589.00 AR. I only have 200 rounds through it shooting 55 grain PMC, a little Wolf and some of my reloads. No problems at all so far. I don't think you could go wrong with it. A good video from Hickcok45 Is here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdSz_UQLmlg
Posted By: local_dirt Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/20/16
LGS sells them as fast as he can get them in.
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/23/16
I ordered one today.
If it is not acceptable I can always sell it for twice the price if Hillary gets elected. Right?
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/26/16
It came today. It was worth what I paid for it.
I will leave it under my pillow and see if the trigger fairy comes to lighten the pull a bit.
Posted By: Scott62 Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/27/16
I think you will be happy with it. I actually like the trigger and I did not even have to sleep with it first. Ruger has some good videos if your new to Ar platform on breakdown and cleaning. Have fun.
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 05/27/16
I had a DPMS with a heavy barrel I shot in competition but they did not allow flattops.
No good way to mount a scope. My eyesight demands a scope now that I am old and decrepit.
I like the adjustable stock too.
I intend to torment the coyotes with it.
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 06/06/16
I finally got around to trying out some handloads in the new Ruger.
It really loves the 40 gr VMAX Hornady.
I can't wait to put the cross hairs on a varmint.
Posted By: kwg020 Re: Ruger AR556 - 06/06/16
A little barrel heavy. I think they would be a nicer balance with a fixed A2. Other than that, they look fine. I have not shot one so I would only be able to pass on what others have said. There are some proprietary parts so doing any changes would be add an extra layer of cost. Adding a scope would be a nice solution to the balance.

kwg
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 06/06/16
Mine came with a 6X scope.
If the trigger pull was cut in half I think it would be perfect.
Posted By: kk alaska Re: Ruger AR556 - 06/19/16
I like mine, put an after market Mil Spec tuned trigger,
shoots very nice, with 75 gr heavies also. Very reliable.
Posted By: whelennut Re: Ruger AR556 - 07/17/16
I liked mine so much we ordered another for my son.
I see them referred to on utube as "entry level"?
They function and are accurate what more could you want?
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