Ruger Redefines the AR Platform Again with the SR-556 Takedown

[Gunreference1]

http://www.ammoland.com/2015/07/ruge...#axzz3el8kiKR8

Steve

[alismith]

Interesting idea, but at $2,050, I'll pass.

[raxar]

YES, because we all know how difficult it is to take apart an AR for compact storage

[O.S.O.K.]

Over two bills? Meh.

[Helen Keller]

[Schuetzenman]

Well it would be nice for quick caliber change .... but pushing out the two push pins and removing the entire upper with bolt carrier and bolt in it would do the same and possibly faster to do.

An answer to a question that wasn't asked by anyone. Niiiiiiiice!

[Gunreference1]

I think Ruger is betting on the availability of the replaceable barrel kit chambered in 300 AAC Blackout also offered by Ruger as a selling point.

http://shopruger.com/SR-556-Takedown...uctinfo/90455/

Steve

[Helen Keller]

for fucks sake.... that much just for a barrel?




build your own Ar in 5.56 UNDER $500 right now if you shop around. with most complete uppers going for Under $400 (minus the fancy stuff) this will probly go the wayside just like their standard $$$$$ rifle they sell.


if ruger wants to impress me, bust out that .308 mini-14 finally.

[Gunreference1]

if ruger wants to impress me, bust out that .308 mini-14 finally.

That would be a dream come true!

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Steve

[Schuetzenman]

for fucks sake.... that much just for a barrel?

if ruger wants to impress me, bust out that .308 mini-14 finally.

Isn't that just an M14 at that point? The receiver would have to be the size of the M14 / M1A rifles to chamber the .308 rounds. It's a Mini-14 because of the small 5.56 and 7.62x39 cartridges.

[FunkyPertwee]

Isn't that just an M14 at that point? The receiver would have to be the size of the M14 / M1A rifles to chamber the .308 rounds. It's a Mini-14 because of the small 5.56 and 7.62x39 cartridges.

I think Ruger had some design changes in mind that would cut manufacturing costs.

Ruger's new Mini-14 in .300 BLK has caught my eye recently.

http://www.kygunco.com/ruger-mini-14...ynthetic-89505

[Helen Keller]

Isn't that just an M14 at that point? The receiver would have to be the size of the M14 / M1A rifles to chamber the .308 rounds. It's a Mini-14 because of the small 5.56 and 7.62x39 cartridges.

reduced weight but they wanted a more delayed/less violent recoil system.




they need to brig back their PC-9/40 series too.