SR556

[ericire12]

From Gun Blast, here is the extent of the "redefining the platform":

The gas system on the SR-556 is adjustable. There are four positions on the gas adjustment knob, numbered from 0 to 3. The 0 position shuts off the gas that is bled from the barrel to operate the action. In this position, the rifle acts like a straight-pull bolt action, and the action must be manually cycled. This is a good idea for training a new shooter on the AR design, as the rifle will not self-load after each shot. Also, if for whatever reason you do not want to leave a piece of brass on the ground, you can set the knob to 0 and the case will not be ejected. The standard position for most ammunition with be the number 2 position. The numbers 1 and 3 positions have gas ports that are slightly smaller and slightly larger than the number 2 position, respectively. The number 1 position is useful if the ammo is on the warm side, bleeding off a bit less gas, and cycling more gently than the standard number 2 setting. If the weapon has become dirty from shooting, or from blowing silt and sand, or if a batch of weak ammo is encountered, the number 3 position will bleed off a bit more gas to operate the action with more authority.

http://gunblast.com/Ruger-SR556.htm

[ericire12]

Here is YouTube of the Gun Blast video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4nTJvvLF3I

[fightingquaker13]

You know, I understand that Ruger has never been an innovater. They made their bones by taking other people's designs and making them sturdier, more realible and cheaper (colt with their SA revolvers, and the MI with the mini and 10-22). This is ok as I have owned, shot and loved their products. But this is too much. I can buy a new Bushmaster for a grand give or take. Does anyone think that with another $1000, I can't send it to a custom shop and get a better rifle than the Ruger?
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[PegLeg45]

You know, I understand that Ruger has never been an innovater. They made their bones by taking other people's designs and making them sturdier, more realible and cheaper (colt with their SA revolvers, and the MI with the mini and 10-22). This is ok as I have owned, shot and loved their products. But this is too much. I can buy a new Bushmaster for a grand give or take. Does anyone think that with another $1000, I can't send it to a custom shop and get a better rifle than the Ruger?
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Ruger's first product he made was the most popular .22 caliber target pistol ever made in the US.

[ericire12]

You know.... when the guys at AR15.com are even saying the price is too high, THEN THE PRICE IS TOO DAMN HIGH!

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=872967&page=7

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[Ksail101]

I wish it was a "retro", Slab-side, GI 1911. in .45ACP with an offering in 10mm. Just my two cents...

But I had the feeling they would go with the AR. Everyone major manufacture now has one. Smith, Para, Colt (of course),Remington, ect ect and now Ruger.

The real question is are they too late???

Even if it is a good product will people buy another AR if they have one, and will first time buyers right now go for something not proven in the sandbox, in SWAT\LE. Cause there are alot that have already proven themselves as real combat rifles.

With the issues of the 416 are people still hyped to buy piston AR's?

[fightingquaker13]

Please tell me this is a joke, because otherwise I won't know whether to laugh or cry. I love Ruger products, but seriously, this whole thing makes me .
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[1911 Junkie]

Do you think the people at Ruger are reading this and saying "they're supposed to love it. Why don't they love it?"

Redefined?  Only if it stays recall free.

[Timothy]

Do you think the people at Ruger are reading this and saying "they're supposed to love it. Why don't they love it?"

Redefined?  Only if it stays recall free.

Probably!  What do they expect though, a whole lot of hype after two consecutive recall events and then THIS?  They have timed these last three events like a Daniel Steele novel release.  The market seems ripe for it and then, who knows?

Besides, they are no longer a privately held company.  Put up or go away into obscurity.