Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO

Rifle 5.56 NATO Black Hardcoat Anodize 30 rounds 16.1"
Best price right now · 5 retailers Checked 3 hr ago
$599.99

Guns.com · in stock · no other retailer has it in stock

Guns.com $599.99
GRITR Sportsout of stock $529.99
KYGUNCOout of stock $558.99
GrabAGunout of stock $576.99
Primary Armsout of stock $779.99
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Cheapest price over time · 5 retailers · updated Nov 3, 3:44 AM ET

Guns.com held the cheapest price for 6 straight days. Then it changed hands twice in a week.

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Tracking since Oct 10 · 25 days every retailer sold out
$529.99
Lowest in-stock price we've seen · Oct 20
+$50.50
Rise in the cheapest price since Oct 10
4×
Times the cheapest retailer changed hands

Every retailer carrying this product

2 in stock · 4 out
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Guns.comBest deal www.guns.com
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$599.99
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$999.99
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GRITR Sports gritrsports.com
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KYGUNCO www.kygunco.com
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$558.99
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GrabAGun grabagun.com
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$576.99
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Primary Arms www.primaryarms.com
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$779.99
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Specifications

From the distributor's spec sheet

Overview

Brand
Ruger
Model
AR-556
Caliber
223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
Action
Semi-Auto
Capacity
30+1
Barrel Length
16.10"
Twist
1:8"
Overall Length
32.25 - 35.50"
Weight
6.50 lbs
Length of Pull
Adjustable
Hand
Right Hand
MPN
8500
UPC
736676085002

Sights & optics

Sights
A2 Front / Rapid Deploy Folding Rear

Finish & materials

Grips
Black Polymer
Stock Finish
Black
Barrel Finish
Matte Black Oxide
Stock Material
Synthetic
Barrel Material
Cold Hammer Forged Steel
Receiver Finish
Black Hardcoat Anodize
Receiver Material
Aluminum
Stock Description
6 Position
Barrel Description
Stainless Steel
Receiver Description
Picatinny Rail

Features

Muzzle
Flash Suppressor
Safety
Safety Lever
Grooves
5
Trigger
Single Stage
Magazine Type
AR-15
Thread Pattern
1 / 2"x28
Operating System
Direct Impingement

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