Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO M4 Flat-Top Autoloading Rifle w/ Barrett Brown Cerakote Finish

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Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO M4 Flat-Top Autoloading Rifle w/ Barrett Brown Cerakote Finish
$819.99 $1,029.00

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Product Description

What's in the Box

  • AR-556 5.56mm Barrett Brown Cerakote
  • (1) 30-Round Magazine
  • Cable Lock
  • Owner's Manual

The Ruger AR-556 Barrett Brown Cerakote semi-automatic, M4-style, direct impingement Modern Sporting Rifle offers consumers an affordable, American-made Modern Sporting Rifle with the rugged reliability they have come to expect from Ruger. Extensively tested during its development, the AR-556 is constructed from top-quality components, including forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and a cold hammer-forged chrome-moly steel barrel with M4 feed ramp cuts.

Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the AR-556’s carbine-length, flat-top, M4 design is fully configured with a Ruger Rapid Deploy folding rear sight, milled F-height gas block with post front sight, forward assist, dust cover, brass deflector, telescoping six-position stock, improved trigger-reach grip, enlarged trigger guard and one 30-round Magpul PMag. Standardized M4/AR components are utilized throughout, so the AR-556 can be customized easily.

Firearm Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Ruger
  • Model: AR-556
  • Model Number: 8503
  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO
  • Weight: 6.50 lbs.
  • Length: 32.25 - 35.50 in.
  • Length of Pull: 10.25 - 13.50 in.
  • Width: 2.50 in.
  • Height: 8.00 in. (Without Magazine)
  • Capacity: 30-Rounds
  • Buttstock: Six-Position Telescoping / Mil-Spec Buffer Tube / Barrett Brown
  • Handguards: Heat Resistant Glass-Filled Nylon / Barrett Brown
  • Grip: Ergonomic Improved Trigger Reach / Enlarged Trigger Guard Opening
  • Sights: Elevation Adjustable Front / Windage Adjustable Ruger® Rapid Deploy Folding Rear (Front Sight Tool Included)
  • Upper Receiver: Flat Top 7075-T6 Aluminum Forging / Forward Assist Dust Cover and Brass Deflector / Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum Forging / Type III Hard Coat Anodized | Cerakote Barrett Brown Finish
  • Bolt Carrier Group: Staked Gas Key / Chrome Plated Bolt Carrier ID and Gas Key ID / Matte Black Oxide Finish
  • Bolt: 9310 Alloy Steel / Shoot Peened / PT Tested
  • Barrel:
    16.10 in. Medium Contour
    Cold Hammer-Forged 4140 Chrome-Moly Steel
    1:8 Twist Stabilizes Bullets from 35 to 77 Grain
    M4 Feed Ramp Cuts
    PT Tested
    Threaded ½ - 28 with Ruger Flash Suppressor
    Barrel Contour is .850 Under the Handguard .750 Under the Gas Block .700 Forward of the Gas Block
    Matte Black Oxide Finished
  • Gas Block:
    A-2 F-Height Pinned in Place
    Multiple Sling Attachment Points and with QD Port and Bayonet Lug
    Machined Low-Glare Serrations on Angled Face
  • Barrel Nut/Delta Ring:
    Patent Pending Design
    One Person Removal
    Accepts Standard Handguards
    Uses Standard Wrench Can be Swapped with a Mil-Spec Nut if Desired

Customer Comments & Questions

Customer Reviews

(5 out of 5) Ruger AR-556
by Pablo from Denver, Colorado on August 2, 2017

For the the price I got it when it was on sale I consider that a steal lol. Rifle is firm and sturdy with no vibration during fire. I added a different M-LOK hand guard with angle grip and scope. Did excellent at 100 yards. Wish I could post a picture. Friends of mine love it.. Also looks beautiful when I have it standing behind the lamp in the bedroom. Definitely recommend it!

(5 out of 5) My Sweet First AR
by Phil from Lorton, VA on December 3, 2017

I purchased this model at a very good price in comparison to other vendors at the time. Had a bit of trouble sighting in at first, was way off target 4-5. Once properly sighted in at 2 inch square target at 25 yards, all bullets hit within 1 to 1.5 spread with 55 grain FMJ American Eagle ammo. Love this gun.

(5 out of 5) Ruger 5.56
by Keith from Union, KY on May 8, 2018

Excellent product for the price, would definitely recommend to anyone..

(5 out of 5) A Lot Of Gun For The Money
by John from Whitefish Bay, WI on September 17, 2018

Title says it all! This was my first AR, and for $550 I got performance that you'd ordinarily have to pay $1000 for. The heavier cold hammer-forged barrel really helps shoot-ability, you can notice in in the accuracy and recoil control. Reliability has also been phenomenal; I've put ˜800 rounds through the gun without a single malfunction. The Barrett Cerakote is really just icing on the cake- it's a great looking gun, and people notice it at the range.

Pretty much the only downside this gun if it has one would be the trigger. Being mil-spec, it's a pretty heavy one.  Reset and break are good, and it did seem to lighten up some after putting rounds through. It's just much heavier than ideal. I ended up replacing it with the Elite 452 MSR trigger, and this was a noticeable improvement. Hopefully Ruger makes the MSR trigger standard on all their ARs going forward.

(5 out of 5) Amazing ar-15
by robert from cleveland, OH on November 23, 2018

I have 5 AR-15s. This Ruger was not expensive and shoots right on, at 100 yards. I have 900 rounds through it and it fires and ejects all loads. Hp, Flat nose, round nose all fire and eject. I gave it to my son who really liked the Desert Tan color. I would suggest this rifle to anyone who wants a well built, reliable , accurate , Ar-15. Bob

(5 out of 5) Great buy
by Octavius from Lorain, OH on February 10, 2019

Great looking AR, 500+ rounds no problems.

(5 out of 5) Great first rifle
by Octavius from Lorain, OH on February 19, 2019

The grip feels amazing, 250+ rounds so far and no problems. Very nice for my first rifle.

(5 out of 5) Fantastic gun / fast shipping
by TK from Coolin, ID on December 27, 2019

Ordered the gun the day before Christmas, even with the holiday got it the day after Christmas! Great packaging, factory boxes came in mint condition. Will definitely be buying more guns from these people in the future.

(5 out of 5) Best purchase
by Edward from Corpus Christi, TX on January 6, 2020

Couldn't be any happier! I'm loving it, really satisfied with it's smooth transaction. Looking forward to future business.

(5 out of 5) Great gun
by Matt from Bernville, PA on August 5, 2020

Great gun for the price. Color is slightly off from magpul FDE tho, still looks good with the magpul handguard though. 200-300 rounds through and no malfunctions.