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    SR556

    Enigma, I did have my pins walk during the first outing with the gun. I purchased mine in early July. A simple tap and I was back operating. I did contact Ruger and they wanted me to send it back. I have an upcoming carbine course so I declined at this time. I had some KNS anti-walk parts in...
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    SR-556 + Aimpoint T1 - which QD mount?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has installed an Aimpoint T1 with a quick detach mount on their SR-556? I would like the T1 to co-witness directly (not 1/3 below) with the Troy sights. I've seen the Larue website and they list three sizes for their T1 mount, but I'm not sure which would best...
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    Range Time #1 with new SR-556 - Questions?

    SN: 590-00677 - purchased mid-June
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    Range Time #1 with new SR-556 - Questions?

    Well here is the reply I received back this morning. They arranged UPS to pick it up this Monday. I tried to talk them into sending me the parts but that was a non-starter. They said they don't have spares of any parts, that everything is on the production line at this time. Jeezus, here we go...
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    Range Time #1 with new SR-556 - Questions?

    Thanks for all the feedback. Enjoy your own range time, I think it is a nice rifle. I sent Ruger an email about the walking pin, we'll see what they say. I need some time to take the rifle apart and check those pins again, see if anything looks amiss. Also while at the range a shooter at the...
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    Range Time #1 with new SR-556 - Questions?

    Hi All, Took my SR-556 to the range today for the first time, and shot about 75 rounds. Very accurate right out of the box, nice trigger, very light recoil. Rounds fed well from the PMags included in the package. It was a lot of fun to shoot. I did have two issues, and am curious if anyone...
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