Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO Carbine, 16 in CHF Threaded Barrel, 1:8 Twist, Forged 7075-T6 Receivers (2022)
This 2022 Ruger AR-556 stands out for its forged 7075-T6 receivers with M4 feed ramps, a cold hammer-forged 16-inch 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel threaded 1/2-28, and a 1:8 right-hand twist. It uses a carbine-length gas system with a 9310 alloy steel bolt and properly staked gas key. The rifle features a flat-top Picatinny upper with a pinned F-height A-frame front sight and a low-profile flip-up rear, and it comes in excellent condition with its original box and a 30-round Magpul PMAG.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: It is in great shape overall, shows minimal signs of having been fired, and has a few light handling scuffs.
What's Included
- Original Ruger factory box with matching serial label
- Paperwork
- One 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer AR-15 magazine
The build centers on forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers (Type III hard-coat anodized) with M4 feed ramps for reliable feeding. The 9310 alloy steel bolt features a properly staked gas key. The flat-top upper includes a forward assist, brass deflector, and ejection-port cover.
The 16-inch barrel is 4140 chrome-moly steel, cold hammer-forged, and threaded 1/2-28 for standard muzzle devices. A 1:8 RH twist supports a broad range of 5.56 NATO bullet weights. The barrel wears a factory black-oxide finish, and the carbine-length gas system offers proven cycling characteristics.
Sights include a pinned F-height A-frame front sight base with elevation adjustment and a low-profile flip-up rear aperture adjustable for windage. Two-piece polymer carbine handguards with a delta ring complete the front end. A manual safety selector provides straightforward controls.
Furniture includes a six-position adjustable, telescoping stock with a rear sling loop and an A2-type black polymer pistol grip. Length of pull is 11.75 inches. Overall length is approximately 32.25–35.50 inches with an unloaded weight around 6.5 lb.
Chambered in 5.56mm NATO and compatible with STANAG-pattern magazines, this rifle was manufactured in Mayodan, North Carolina in 2022 and carries Ruger MPN 08500. The receiver finish is black anodized, complemented by the black-oxide barrel, and the flat-top Picatinny upper provides broad sighting and accessory options.