Ruger AR-556 MPR 16 .223 Rem
The AR-556 MPR (Multi-Purpose Rifle) is Ruger’s upgraded AR-15 for shooters who want free-floated accuracy, a better trigger, and premium furniture without stepping up to a custom build. The 16″ model pairs a free-floated cold hammer-forged barrel with a mid-length gas system — smoother than a carbine-length system — a 13.5″ M-LOK handguard, and B5 Systems Bravo stock and grip.
Ruger Elite 452 Two-Stage Trigger
The two-stage Ruger Elite 452 AR-Trigger delivers a crisp 4.5 lb break with a clean first stage and a predictable wall. It is a factory-installed upgrade over the mil-spec single-stage — you get a match-style trigger at no additional cost.
Mid-Length Gas System
A mid-length gas system runs cooler and softer than the standard carbine-length gas, reducing wear on the bolt and carrier and improving the shooting experience. Paired with the free-floated barrel, recoil is noticeably smoother and controlled.
Free-Float M-LOK Handguard
The 13.5″ “Lite” handguard is a full-length free-float tube with M-LOK slots for accessories. Because it does not touch the barrel, the barrel’s harmonics stay consistent and groups stay tight.
Ruger Radial-Port Muzzle Brake
A Ruger radial-port muzzle brake significantly reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, keeping you on target between shots. The 1/2″-28 thread accepts most aftermarket muzzle devices or suppressors.
Premium Components Included
- Ruger Elite 452 two-stage AR-Trigger, ~4.5 lb
- Free-float 13.5″ M-LOK handguard
- Mid-length gas system
- Ruger radial-port muzzle brake
- B5 Systems Bravo stock and grip
- Forged 7075-T6 receivers, M4 feed ramps
Specifications
| Action | Semi-auto, direct impingement |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem |
| Barrel length | 16.10″ |
| Barrel material | Cold hammer forged 4140 chrome-moly, free-floated |
| Twist rate | 1:8″ RH |
| Muzzle thread | 1/2″-28 (radial-port brake included) |
| Gas system | Mid-length |
| Upper / lower | Forged 7075-T6 aluminum, Type III hard-coat anodized, M4 feed ramps |
| Trigger | Ruger Elite 452 two-stage AR-Trigger, ~4.5 lb |
| Handguard | 13.5″ free-float M-LOK |
| Stock / grip | B5 Systems Bravo |
| Weight | ~6.5 lb |







































