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RUGER AR-556 5.56X45MM NATO
Guns International #: 103435842 Seller's Inventory #: 623627
Category: Ruger Rifles - AR15 - AR15 Rifles
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State: Minnesota
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 623627
Ruger AR-556 — Excellent Condition, Well-Maintained, Low round count.
Overview:
This is a used Ruger AR-556 rifle in excellent condition. Carefully maintained and fully functional, this firearm has been kept clean, stored securely, and regularly inspected.
Condition:
Exterior finish shows minimal signs of wear
Bore is clean with sharp rifling
Mechanical components operate smoothly
No cracks, dents, or functional issues
Features & Specs:
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Barrel length: 16
Stock/Handguard: Factory
Sights/Optics: Front A-frame, No rear sight
Included accessories: 2 - 30 round magazines, soft case
Why This Rifle:
A solid choice for range shooting or as a reliable, factory-standard AR-15 platform. Ruger built this with reliability in mind, and this example has been cared for properly.
?? Ruger AR-556 Rifle — Background & Development
The Ruger AR-556 is a semi-automatic, AR-15-style modern sporting rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., a long-established American firearms company. It was introduced in 2014 as Ruger’s first direct-gas-impingement AR-15 platform designed to be reliable, rugged, and more affordable than many competing AR-15 models.
Ruger had previously built AR-type rifles — such as the SR-556 piston-driven series beginning in 2009 — but the AR-556 marked the company’s move into the classic direct gas impingement AR-15 market with a leaner price point and simplified design.
From the start, the AR-556 was designed and manufactured in Ruger’s Mayodan, North Carolina facility, emphasizing American-made quality and easy customization. Initial testing during development included extensive endurance firing (over a quarter-million rounds) to validate reliability and durability.
Evolution & Variants
Since its 2014 debut, the AR-556 platform has expanded to include:
Standard rifle models in 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington with carbine-length gas systems.
AR-556 MPR (Multi-Purpose Rifle) — introduced later with a free-float handguard and mid-length gas system for improved ergonomics and performance.
AR-556 Pistol variants — offering compact barrels and stabilizing braces, with some chambered in alternative calibers.
Reputation & Market Presence
The AR-556 quickly became one of the more popular budget-friendly AR-15 platforms on the market thanks to its American construction, reliability, and familiar AR-15 ergonomics. At times it ranked among the top-selling semi-automatic rifles in the U.S. market.
Production of the AR-556 has continued steadily since its launch — and Ruger has continued to support the platform with upgrades and new model variants through the years.
SOLD
Manufacturer: RUGER
Model: AR-556
Caliber Info: 5.56X45MM NATO
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 16" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black anodized