AR15 market is getting softer...Ruger AR556 now on sale for $449

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September 06, 2017, 02:05 PM

Bisleyblackhawk

AR15 market is getting softer...Ruger AR556 now on sale for $449

At Bud's online...free shipping too...

Mine has been pretty much flawless for over 1500 rounds of various brass case ammo...accuracy is acceptable too...if you are looking for a budget AR from a reputable manufacturer...

https://www.budsgunshop.com/ca...ld_30r_blksyn?cpath=

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September 06, 2017, 02:18 PM

Ronin101

is that a proprietary front sight with no bayonet lug?

September 06, 2017, 02:30 PM

lyman

quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101:
is that a proprietary front sight with no bayonet lug?

yes,

and the slip ring is actually threaded,

September 06, 2017, 02:37 PM

Ronin101

quote:
Originally posted by lyman:
quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101:
is that a proprietary front sight with no bayonet lug?

yes,

and the slip ring is actually threaded,

slip ring? explain. I no understand

September 06, 2017, 03:36 PM

P250UA5

quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101:
quote:
Originally posted by lyman:
quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101:
is that a proprietary front sight with no bayonet lug?

yes,

and the slip ring is actually threaded,

slip ring? explain. I no understand

Googled it, think it's the Delta Ring/base of handguards.
Photo in the OP link shows a knurled ring.

September 06, 2017, 07:23 PM

old rugged cross

Wow, such a great deal. I would feel completely confident in that rifle.

September 06, 2017, 07:35 PM

Ronin101

quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Wow, such a great deal. I would feel completely confident in that rifle.

thats good. I called a friend that has been wanting to buy an AR and told him about this one. seems like a better fit that buying a PSA

September 06, 2017, 07:54 PM

parabellum

Why the odd front sight base?

September 06, 2017, 08:13 PM

LDD

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Why the odd front sight base?

My guess: "because we're Ruger."

It would be interesting to see what the bbl diameter under the gas block is. It's pretty clear that they did not intend for anyone to replace the gas block. By drilling the taper (?) pin holes through the top of the bbl, there is no way for someone to install a standard A2 front sight base without drilling new holes in the bbl (hardly worth the effort).

September 07, 2017, 02:20 PM

Bisleyblackhawk

Yep...it's a Ruger...The front sight is an F height and is a nice example of machining. It seems like an expensive process for an AR sight on a basic rifle and the QD sling point is a nice touch. Just about everything carries the Ruger eagle logo (just in case you forget it's a Ruger

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Sorry about the giant photos...I'm trying other hosts since TinyPics no longer plays well with others...I'll try to resize it...

The threaded delta ring does make removing the handguard easier (as if that's something you have to do often)...again, it's Ruger

September 07, 2017, 03:55 PM

bubbatime

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Why the odd front sight base?

Because they have the capacity to make things "their" way. They dont have the capacity to make a forged front sight base, and they can save money by making it themselves, so they will just make a CNC machined front sight base. My understanding of Ruger is that they like to make as much as possible in house to control cost.