Posted on 05/15/2009 7:21:23 PM PDT by smokingfrog
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the new Ruger® SR-556 autoloading rifle – an innovative two-stage piston driven rifle. The SR-556 offers Ruger’s legendary rugged reliability, redefining the AR platform with piston driven performance. The piston driven SR-556 runs cleaner, cooler, and is easier to maintain than gas driven rifles, offering significantly improved reliability.
The patent pending two-stage piston driven operating system in the Ruger SR-556 provides a smooth power delivery stroke to the action and vents combustion residue out of the bottom of the gas block. The four-position adjustable gas regulator allows the operator to tune the rifle to specific ammunition and rifle conditions, minimizing recoil and maximizing reliability and long-term endurance. Reliability is further enhanced by a one-piece bolt carrier with an integral transfer key.
Designed for long-lasting accuracy, the heavy contour, 16-1/8” chrome lined barrel is cold hammer forged from Mil-Spec 41V45 Chrome-Moly-Vanadium Steel. The barrel has a 1:9 twist rate and is capped with an AC-556 flash suppressor. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, the Ruger SR-556 also fires .223 Rem. ammunition.
A one-piece, ten-inch Troy Industries Quad Rail Handguard provides ample room for mounting sights, optics and accessories. Made exclusively for Ruger, this SR-556-specific handguard is pinned to the upper receiver and provides a rigid mount for the piston driven transfer rod.
The SR-556 is equipped with Troy Industries Folding BattleSights™. These rugged, high-quality sights co-witness with Mil-Spec optics, and are easily removed or replaced. The sights can be folded down with the push of a button, or quickly flipped up with your thumbs. The windage adjustable rear sight includes an instantly converted short and long range aperture, and the protected front sight is elevation adjustable.
The Ruger SR-556 is equipped with a six-position telescoping M4-style buttstock that houses a Mil-Spec buffer and spring. A Hogue® Monogrip® pistol grip and three Troy Industries Rail Covers provide a comfortable ergonomic hold when carrying or shooting.
Durability and performance of the SR-556 is enhanced with the use of high-performance finishes: The barrel and gas block are chrome lined, while the bolt, bolt carrier, and extractor are chrome plated. The piston driven transfer rod is electroless nickel/Teflon coated. The flash hider and the exterior of the barrel, gas block, and regulator are manganese phosphate coated. All aluminum parts are Mil-Spec hard coat anodized.
The SR-556 is supplied with three, thirty-round Magpul PMAG™ magazines. These lightweight magazines feature a storage/dust cover, a stainless steel spring, and a self-lubricating, anti-tilt follower.
The flat top upper receiver and barrel assembly is specific to the Ruger SR-556. The standard lower receiver is built with Mil-Spec components, including a single stage trigger. The lower receiver is compatible with AR-style magazines, grips, buttstocks, and fire control components.
The 7 lb., 15 oz. (without magazine) Ruger SR-556 autoloading rifle is shipped in a padded carry case that features the Ruger logo, hook-and-loop fasteners to stabilize the rifle within the case, and internal magazine pockets.
I'm reading this article at a work computer and it blocked the Ruger site. Now I feel blind.
Try brushing your teeth once in a while. It'll work just fine.
Still a nice gun. Hope they do well.
Uh, oh.
Colt uses it's own pin diameter. I can swap out my Armalite with a Bushmaster and all the rest of the manufacturers. I have a Bush/Lite sitting in the toy box. Bushmaster lower with Armalite upper. I also have a full competitive match upper that I can use on my Armalite lower which swaps out for my Leg match upper.
I don’t think so. It may have more in common with an AK but featuring a two piece piston.
A lot of people don’t realize the action of the Mini is based on the M-1 Carbine and not the M-1 rifle/M-14.
You could get about 10 10/22’s for 1 of these. I am sure however Ruger did their version of the AR right.
You never have enough guns. Never.
.223 Remington is not the same as .22LR.
That may be true but I’m done for awhile. I have to figure out how to use what I have. Some of them are getting neglected.
Guess it's expected working for a eurotrash company.
It’s pretty. I would like to get an AR 15. Anyone know anything about American Spirit out of Scottsdale, AZ?
I would like to get a Bushmaster, or Colt, or maybe Stag Arms, but American Spirit seems to actually have AR’s ready to ship.
Lever gun and wheel gun nut here (probably saw too many cowboy movies when I was a kid). Been looking at AR’s, this might be the animal I buy. Grudgingly jumping into the modern times I guess.
Meanwhile the Indians have gone to modern assault rifles while you were spinning the cylinders of your revolvers. =)
Just damn, I wasn't aware of that ;^)
LOL, Ruger...
Looks pretty good otherwise. Hopefully they've learned to make better barrels than what they put on Mini-14's.
There, an improvement. I have a very tricked out RRA and would rather pi$$ on Ruger's grave for his betrayals of the Constitution. I don't care if he was considered an icon of the industry, his backstab is unforgivable. Especially when there are other, better choices.
Once again, Ruger does it right.
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