Ruger AR-556 5.56mm NATO Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.1 in Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel, 1/2x28 Threaded, Barska 3-9x42 IR Scope (2016)
This Ruger AR-556 stands out as a well-configured AR-15–platform rifle built in 2016 at Ruger’s Mayodan, North Carolina facility. It features forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers with a Type III hard-coat anodized finish and a cold hammer-forged chrome-moly steel barrel with a 1:8 twist. The rifle is equipped with a Barska 3-9x42 IR scope in a pair of Picatinny scope rings and an installed vertical foregrip, offering a ready-to-use configuration backed by Ruger’s proven AR-556 design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor handling marks from previous use on exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for a close look at these areas.
What’s Included
- 2x 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer magazine
- Owner's manual
- Barska 3-9x42 IR riflescope installed in Picatinny scope rings
- Rifle sling
- Vertical foregrip (installed)
Ruger’s AR-556 combines forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers with a durable Type III hard-coat anodized finish and a carbine-length gas system. The 16.1 inch chrome-moly steel barrel is cold hammer-forged with M4 feed ramps and a 1:8 twist to stabilize a wide range of 5.56mm projectiles. The muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 and topped with an A2 birdcage flash suppressor.
The flat-top Picatinny upper includes a forward assist, ejection-port cover, brass deflector, and a fixed F-height A2-style front sight tower. Furniture consists of a two-piece polymer carbine-length handguard, a Ruger-marked polymer pistol grip, and a six-position collapsible polymer stock. Length of pull is 13.0 inches.
This example is customized with a Barska 3-9x42 IR scope mounted in a pair of Picatinny scope rings for secure, repeatable attachment. An added 6 o'clock rail section on the handguard hosts the included vertical foregrip. The rifle retains a clean, all-black finish throughout.
Chambered in 5.56mm NATO with a 30+1 capacity, this semi-automatic, direct impingement rifle includes a manual safety. Markings include the Ruger phoenix crest and "RUGER MAYODAN, NC USA," reflecting its U.S. manufacture at Ruger’s Mayodan facility.