New Ruger AR 556

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New Ruger AR 556

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I bought this a couple months ago as a quick replacement for my Colt AR.
Haven't shot it yet as I wanted to get my EOTech fixed and a new Magpul stock set. The factory Ruger stock was way too short for me.

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Range report to follow soon! :D

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Re: New Ruger AR 556

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Very cool. I have the same fore-end, but bought Magppul's K2 grip, which features the more vertical AK47 grip angle and is supposed to be more comfortable for short rifles. Check it out.

https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-k2-grip-ar15-m4
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Very nice.
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Cool. Is that model the gas-tube type or the piston type...?
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Regular gas style.
Looking forward to experimenting with the 1:8 barrel also.

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the 1:8 barrel should be great for heavy bullets... :)
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Re: New Ruger AR 556

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How heavy? Up to 75 Gr, do you think?
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I have been looking at one myself. I'll be eager for your report!
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Re: New Ruger AR 556

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southfork wrote:How heavy? Up to 75 Gr, do you think?
The Ruger website says bullet weights from 34 to 77 grains. I have 40, 50, 55, 62 and 69 grain bullets to play with but I'll
start with 55 & 62 first.

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A friend of mine bought one of those a couple of months ago as well --- so far he loves it --- I hope your experience is similar


HE wanted the 6920 Colt, but this one was a bit cheaper, -- knowing I'm a gun tinkerer of sorts he asked my advice , ---- naturally I told him to buy both and get back to me on which one is better in about 5 years or 15,000 rounds - whichever comes first - :lol: :lol:
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Have to love an AR that will handle the Sierra 69-grain MatchKing. That's a handsome rifle.
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