Recent content by Trucker

Like most things it would depend on what you intend to use the AR 556 for. IF someone were to offer me, FREE OF CHARGE, any AR of my choice, I probably would not choose a Ruger AR 556. However, everything considered, I love mine. It does what I bought to to do just fine. Sorta like my Chevy...

. Bingo! In view of the fact that he stated the bolt locks back when using the charging handle, I think you nailed his problem! In turn, that could then be an indication of defective [weak] ammo or a leakage or a partial blockage in the gas system. Also, the buffer spring could be too stiff.

Pretty much my sentiments too. If my intended use was for long range target shooting I'd would want a lighter trigger. But my AR556 has a great trigger just as it came from the factory. If I wanted to light matches at 200 yards I'd have mounted a good high power scope. Instead I mounted a red...

Which would come under "additional modifications"?

Not unless additional modifications were made.

It works. Zero malfunctions. Not the most powerful rifle I've ever shot but I knew that when I bought it. Not the most accurate rifle I've ever shot but I didn't expect it to be and isn't set up to be nor is it fed custom loaded ammo in order to be. It's relatively economical to shoot, fun to...

I hope you love your Ruger AR556 as much as I love mine. :D

Here's how you do it! Deliberately!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSizVpfqFtw Melt it down! Watch and learn! The AR will take a lot of punishment!

Precisely! The vast majority of AR556 owners would never shoot enough rounds to wear out the barrel of a Ruger AR556 in three lifetimes!!

Yeah ... I read the article and thought it pretty much summed up my impression of my Ruger AR556. A good friend also had the same reaction to the article. Certainly not a "be all end all" gun but it covers a lot of bases quite adequately and at a price most folks can afford. I love mine!

If you're referring to the Ruger AR556 all you need is a push button Sling swivel. They look like this: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Heavy-Button-Swivel-1-25-Inch/dp/B011K5HB8M/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1465158764&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=push+button+sling+swivel&psc=1 Trot down to...

Check this out: http://www.amazon.com/Sportsman-Lever-Flattop-Removable-Detachable-Adjustments/dp/B00NUJICFS/ref=sr_1_55?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1464133123&sr=1-55&keywords=ar+carry+handle

Well, all I can tell you is my own experience. Anytime I've called Ruger Customer Service the person that picks up in the C.S. dept usually either has my answer off the top of their head, quickly looks it up for me, or immediately transfers me to a person who either knows the answer or can...

Here's a link to Ruger's instruction manuals: http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html

Fire .22 caliber projectiles of various weights at velocities over 4000 fps. :D