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Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO 16.1-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Ruger's entry AR-15. 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, M4 handguard, six-position stock.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 2015, USA

Weight: 6.5 oz

Overall length: 32.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Home Defense/Range