New Ruger 556 in 6.8 SPC?

[malern28us]

I just got a new email from Ruger today about this. Anyone know when they will be available to fondle and what the price point will be?

 

[DaKruiser]

They didn't spill the beans about the 308 version? That would be a nice one to have too.

 

[AmericanBob]

i'm not really all that supprised. they make the mini in 6.8, so why not their ar clone. it's really kind of a shame that round didn't get more attention. i like the round, but just not cheap enough to shoot all the time.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

It's just an upper change. I can't imagine it costing much more to create. Too bad it costs triple to shoot.

 

[malern28us]

Now cmon! Its only 85 cents a round, if you can find it on sale....lol. It said it is shipping with one 5 round and (2) 25 round mags. I know I want one

 

[DaKruiser]

.85 cents a round!

Now I know I'm waiting for the 308! Holy

 

[Disposable Heart]

It's just an upper change. I can't imagine it costing much more to create. Too bad it costs triple to shoot.

Folks seem to think of offshoot brands like that: The Ruger AR is an AR, not some crazy super proprietary thing that doesn't take AR parts. I actually had someone at one point ask me what mags the Ruger AR556 took!

Sort of like the Taurus PT1911, what mags does it take? Seriously? Give me your pistol...

6.8 though? Sounds nifty. A .308 (and not terribly expensive) would be better IMHO, especially if they make it less expensive than the others out there. It costs SO much to play the Ar10 game...

 

[rimfire_crazed]

It costs SO much to play the Ar10 game...

Costs more in both your entry fee and your hairline. Does anyone around here even have an AR-10 that actually runs reliably and shoots well ?


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[malern28us]

.85 cents a round!

Now I know I'm waiting for the 308! Holy

You balk at 85 cents a round and you want a 458 Socom so bad? The price of the 458 makes my 6.8 SPC round look so cheap!

 

[grunt soldier]

i've got a pof 308 ar10 that runs like a scalded dog. love them. and from what i have heard most armalite's and dpms versions do very well also.

as for the 6.8 i got a lwrc piston and its a awesome round but is expensive unless you reload for it. either way i would like to look at rugers new creation for sure

 

[TheDude]

I'm another guy who wished the 6.8 would have taken off more. A bolt action platform would be nice. I'm surprised the LE/MIL world didnt jump all over this round.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Folks seem to think of offshoot brands like that: The Ruger AR is an AR, not some crazy super proprietary thing that doesn't take AR parts. I actually had someone at one point ask me what mags the Ruger AR556 took!

Sort of like the Taurus PT1911, what mags does it take? Seriously? Give me your pistol...

6.8 though? Sounds nifty. A .308 (and not terribly expensive) would be better IMHO, especially if they make it less expensive than the others out there. It costs SO much to play the Ar10 game...

Ruger AR556 isn't just an AR, it has a completely different gas piston set up than an AR-15.

From Ruger's website: "THE AR PLATFORM REDEFINED. The SR-556® offers Ruger's legendary rugged reliability, and comes factory standard with a host of accessories that today's shooters demand. Employing a patent-pending, chrome-plated, two-stage piston driven operating system that provides the user with a cleaner, cooler running, reliable firearm that is truly state-of-the-art.

The chrome-lined gas block and chrome-plated piston and regulator work together to provide a smooth power delivery stroke to the bolt carrier. The by-products of the gas system are vented out the bottom of the gas block, away from the bolt carrier, keeping the action clean and free from contaminants. The end result is significantly improved performance over gas driven rifles."

 

[malern28us]

After reading further... It weighs .25 lbs less than the 5.56 version. The only thing I am not happy about is the 1:10 twist over 16 inches. I remember reading 1:11.25 is ideal for the 6.8.