Ruger Nut
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Doesn't anyone still talk about the AR-556 around here?
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Shot one the other day. Worked well, doesn't have that weird A2 pointy thing in the front of the grip. Felt pretty good, but it was brand new. After a few trips to the range, it'll be even better. I want to get a Weaver Extreme 1- 4.5x scope. That and a Turner All Weather and it's business as usual!
Ruger Nut
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When your name is RUGER and put on a firearm, it makes it even better. Usually, no worries. I just thought members here would talk about how they have modded theirs out. Ah well, I guess I'm the only one that has.
akbluz
Blackhawk
I had mine out this past week and ran another 100 reloads through it. I rang the steel at 100yds consistently with my 72y/o eyes so I'm happy with it. This is my first AR and I'm keeping it just as it was when new. Plus my 12y/o grandson loves it - so I know it'll have a good home down the road.
The first thing that went down the road on mine was the handguard, replaced with a magpul unit with a heat shield. While I was at it, the stock was replaced by magpul furniture also. Other than that, it was cleaned, lubed, and of course, broke-in, then placed in a soft case and hidden as best I could in my vehicle for a worst-case scenario. The KISS principle applies so just the flip up sights and some Magpul mags accompany it. That's about it.
Ruger Nut
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Sounds like your AR-556 looks like mine.021 said:
I bought a MBUS and replaced the factory Ruger one. I wanted double aperture like I had in the military. I also replaced the factory BCG with a TOOLCRAFT auto BCG. Makes it shoot/function a lot better. I use TC BCG's in all of my AR builds.
That MPR looks like a great deal. It's on my future AR radar.
rugerguy211
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All I've done is add a scope to get it ready for Schutzen matches.
Not sighted in yet for 200 yards, but it's good at 50 yards so far.
I can never remember how to add a picture, so here's a link to it.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AioFzf3aw6JEiDCwdhjNmnGO4rRa
Not sighted in yet for 200 yards, but it's good at 50 yards so far.
I can never remember how to add a picture, so here's a link to it.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AioFzf3aw6JEiDCwdhjNmnGO4rRa
Ruger Nut
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Here you geaux;rugerguy211 said:
We have really been enjoying the one we picked up not long ago:
OVERLOADDED
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I changed the trigger springs, nice clean break, lowered the pull weight. Overloadded
rugerguy211
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Ruger Nut said:Here you geaux;rugerguy211 said:
Thank you!
daveg.inkc
Hunter
Why is scope so high?rugerguy211 said:Ruger Nut said:Here you geaux;rugerguy211 said:
Thank you!
Ruger Nut said:
As a matter of fact I was joined by WAYNO at the range today. He had a couple of nice rifles to shoot and I had my AR556. Shooting at 100yds I was able to group "minute of grapefruit" using my elbows for a rest and using open sights and bulk 55gr ammo. Nothing to complain about here.....
Dave
mohavesam
Hawkeye
Big box store near here did a sale last week for $489 all you want.
I might have a use for another AR-pattern gun, but personally, not really.
I might have a use for another AR-pattern gun, but personally, not really.
rugerguy211
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daveg.inkc said:
I wanted to still use the iron sights at 50 yards.
The scope has not yet been sighted in, but it will be used for 200 yards, off hand.
The high mount allows the same holding position as my .22's at 200 yards.
I won't know for sure if it will work as planned until it's sighted in.
kmckinnon said:
Got to the range and boy am I rusty! I was able to zero the MBUS and RDS at 25 yards. I'll move to 50 yards my next trip. The MPR functioned flawlessly without a single problem using Cheap Federal Eagle 5.56 ammo. No failures of any kind and the bolt locked back on every empty magazine (a problem I've seen reported).
