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Ruger AC-556

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Ruger AC-556
Quick Overview
Production
1982 - 1994
Overview

The Ruger AC-556 is a select-fire assault rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company in the United States. It is a military variant of the Ruger Mini-14 chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The AC-556 features a selector switch with three settings: semi-automatic, three-round burst, and fully automatic fire. It was produced primarily for military and law enforcement sale with a 13-inch barrel on the AC-556F model. The rifle uses the same gas-operated rotating bolt action as the Mini-14.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
946 mm
Barrel Length
330 mm
Weight
3.06 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Adjustable front post, aperture rear
Magazine Capacity
20 rounds
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
rate Of Fire
750 rpm

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