The Ruger AR-556 in 5.56mm NATO (MPN 8500 MODWD) pairs a 16.1-inch barrel with a custom White Distressed stock finish, giving shooters a standard AR-556 in a weathered, one-of-a-kind look. Ruger fits a heat-resistant glass-filled nylon handguard serviceable by one person via the barrel nut and delta ring, positions the gas block at a carbine-length M4 position with a QD socket and bayonet lug, and finishes the gas block face with low-glare serrations. The rifle feeds from a 30-round magazine. Among modern sporting rifles in the AR rifles category, this White Distressed AR-556 favors shooters who want a custom weathered finish on a proven Ruger platform.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 5.56mm NATO.
- Features a 16.10-inch barrel.
- Fitted with a heat-resistant glass-filled nylon handguard.
- The gas block sits at a carbine-length M4 position.
- Includes a QD socket and bayonet lug for accessory mounting.
- Finished in a custom White Distressed stock pattern.
- Feeds from a 30-round magazine.
- Weighs approximately 9.7 pounds shipping weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the handguard made of? Heat-resistant glass-filled nylon, serviceable by one person.
What finish does the stock have? A custom White Distressed weathered pattern.
Buy the Ruger AR-556 White Distressed
A custom weathered finish on a proven Ruger platform is exactly what this White Distressed AR-556 delivers. As soon as it is ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.
