Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 vs Ruger AR-556

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Rifles Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 Ruger AR-556
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#23182
#20696
Action Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington .223 Remington
Length 35.5"
Capacity 30+1
Finish Type III Hard Coat Oxide Finish
Details
Brand Bushmaster Ruger
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Prices
MSRP $1,081.50 $1,049.99
Used Price $757.05 $734.99
Sale Price $973.35 $944.99

Rifles Descriptions

Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

The Bushmaster Gas Piston System Rifles bring new levels of reliability to the “AR” type rifle platform by eliminating carbon build up, gas leaks and heat within the Upper Receiver. The Gas Piston System operates by tapping gas pressure off the barrel much like the systems found on AK-47s and FALs * Functions with a wider range of ammunition - less gas pressure - lower cyclic rate * Offers improved reliability and control - with cleaner operation and reduced recoil * Keeps carbon build up and powder residue from reaching - and fouling the Upper Receiver and Bolt Carrier * A Detented Plug in the Gas Block allows easy cleaning of the Systems’ Hard Chrome Plated Piston

Ruger AR-556

The Ruger AR556, like its more expensive cousin the SR556, is packed with features that fans of the Modern Sporting Rifle demand. The AR556 is direct impingement gas-operated with a 16-inch 1:8 hammer-forged barrel threaded 1/2x28. Also featured is a windage-adjustable rear flip-up sight, a six-position telescoping M4-style buttstock with a Mil-Spec buffer tube, M4 feed ramps, a matte Type III hard coat oxide finish, enlarged trigger guard, a chrome-plated bolt carrier, and an A2-style front post sight with elevation adjustment, a bayonet lug and a Q/D attachment socket. This rifle also comes with one 30-round Magpul PMAG. Specifications: Special Feature: Threaded Barrel Model Weight: 6.5 lbs. Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-8" Sights: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy Additional Info: Flat Top M4 Design Additional Info: Milled F-Height Gas Block Additional Info: Improved Trigger Reach Grip