The Ruger American II Patrol rifle in 5.56 NATO with a Graphite Black Cerakote finish (brand part no. 56903) pairs a compact bolt-action platform with AR-style magazine compatibility for shooters who want familiar magazines in a bolt gun. Ruger cuts the 16.1-inch barrel with a fast 1:8-inch twist and threads the muzzle 1/2×28 for a brake or suppressor. A 10-round AR-style magazine feeds the action, keeping the rifle compatible with magazines shooters likely already own. Among bolt-action rifles in the bolt action rifles category, this American II Patrol favors shooters who want a compact 5.56 bolt gun that shares magazines with an AR-15.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO.
• It feeds from a 10-round magazine.
• The magazine is AR-style, compatible with magazines shooters likely already own.
• The barrel measures 16.1 inches.
• It has a fast 1:8-inch twist rate, matched to typical factory bullet weights for this chambering.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 for a brake or suppressor.
• The finish is Graphite Black Cerakote.
• Overall length is 46.95 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazine does this rifle use? A 10-round AR-style magazine, sharing compatibility with common AR-15 magazines.

Does the barrel come threaded? Yes, it’s 1/2×28 threaded for a brake or suppressor.

Buy the Ruger American II Patrol Rifle

A compact 5.56 bolt gun that shares magazines with an AR-15 is exactly what this American II Patrol delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.