Ruger 8500 AR-556 Sporting Rifle

[jeffmb]

Considering my first AR. Anyone have one of these? Are they any good and what would be a reasonable price to pay for one?

 

[cavediver27]

They are excellent MSR's and I have to say that mine is a joy to shoot. Close to 1,000 rounds with zero failures of any kind with a wide assortment of ammunition. Pretty darn accurate too with a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot.
I would think that somewhere from $600 to $650 is a fair price depending on your location.

 

[jeffmb]

They are excellent MSR's and I have to say that mine is a joy to shoot. Close to 1,000 rounds with zero failures of any kind with a wide assortment of ammunition. Pretty darn accurate too with a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot.
I would think that somewhere from $600 to $650 is a fair price depending on your location.

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

 

[Ruger Nut]

 

[richboise]

Bought one a few weeks ago from Cabela's in Hamburg, PA. They have theirs listed at $700, but I used some Cabela's Rewards money, so I was OTD at $70 flat.
Form 4473 is done on the computer, so all you leave with is your rifle and a receipt. And you personally walk it out of the store. That's new to me for Cabela's.
Purchased the QD sling mount and two additional MAGPUL 30 rounders from AIMSurplus, and just ordered the bayonet lug extension from TripleR Products.
This makes number six in my Ruger collection.

Rich
My first venture into the AR platform, and I'm more than satisfied.

 

[daveg.inkc]

Try 77 gr BT 's. With CFE 223 powder

 

[5532JWK]

I bought one in OD green and love it.

 

[ditto1958]

Can't go wrong with the AR-556. Excellent rifle, great value.

 

[pleadthe2nd]

This is a great rifle for the money , was able to customize to my preference with the money I saved, love this rifle