Ruger AR-556

Biggfoot44 · May 26, 2017

* Not reopening comparitive discussion of other options, just seeking Ruger specific feedback *

Don't usually see much love for these . So , are there any specific actual flaws, or are they just burried in the pack of generic AR's ?

Or more crudely: Do they actively suck, or just kinda average for their price point ?

dreadpirate · May 27, 2017

I don't own one but I heard they are pretty good. I think the Windham Weaponry AR's are probably a good deal right now. Even a Colt 6721 can be had for $800 right now.

j_h_smith · May 27, 2017

If you can buy a Windham from John Lowe, I think you'd be just as happy. Sorry, I don't know anyone who has bought a Ruger 5.56

Benjamin · May 30, 2017

They use 4140 steel alloy in their barrels. The stronger alloy of 4150 is used in similarly competing models, such as the M&P15. For the most part you or I probably won't see a difference in the life of the barrel, but when researching a rifle or seeing stats online you might be inclined to go with something incrementally better for a roughly similar price. We tend to split hairs when discussing the various AR's available in this price category, but the average shooter isn't going to find a large difference among the rifles.

A lot of the time it comes down to simple brand preference, or a certain feature or aesthetically pleasing quality one rifle has over another. You just have to decide what features and brands you like and throw the money down.

Alan3413 · May 30, 2017

One thing about the Ruger: the hbar is just two ounces heavier than the regular version.

Biggfoot44 · May 31, 2017

The discussion of this is Good . From this thread so far , I would summarize that the Ruger doesn't suck per se, but there is healthy competion from other quality rifles at similar price point at current time.

Since I started the thread, I will disclose I was looking at very time specific situation, but I ended up going in a different direction, that was well received.

But by all means , this is of general intrest, and keep it going.

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