SR556-does anyone own one? where in Canada to buy?

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Hi there,,,newbie to the forums. Just wondering if anyone here in Canada owns one of these Ruger SR556's, and if so, where in Canada are they available for purchase??

Thanks,
Mike.
 
my bad,,,used the search function...

Used the search function, and read that they're not shipping them up here.
DAMN shame.
 
No go as they're still roll marked 5.56mm, so US State Dept., aren't issuing export permits. However, considering how screwed up that dept., is, it may just be a matter of waiting a few minutes and their policy will change. No rhyme or reason why some 5.56mm stuff is approved and others rejected. All depends on the time of day, the official who's desk the permits come across and luck. Helluva a way to operate, but that's government.
 
Yup.

It's all up in the air, right now.

I believe Arms East (CGN sponsor) has some of those Stag piston-driven AR-15's, though.
 
Funny. My friend just messaged me that someone has one for sale on page 7 of firearmscanada.com for $950.

Friggin dirt bag scammer. $950 was way too good of a deal.
 
gladuchka99 said:
Funny. My friend just messaged me that someone has one for sale on page 7 of firearmscanada.com for $950.

Friggin dirt bag scammer. $950 was way too good of a deal.
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WoW what a deal!
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I have a AR-15/M-3 RUGER SR-556 gas piston carbine, 16" chrome lined 1/9 twist barrel, troy rails, troy flip-up battle sights, ergo grip, 6-position M-4 stock, adj. two-stage chrome gas piston, chrome troy piston M-4 bolt, this is the state of the art in AR's, all mil-spec components, new never used. No trades.
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There are a lot of nice ARs to be had up here. Don't get too worried about the SR556. And don't trust anything on that site. Scammer central!
 
As I'm planning on being in Vancouver soon, I can just buy a couple in the States, keep them there, and when I feel in the mood to shoot them, drive 30 minutes across the border. The going price in the U.S. is $1,410 for either the 5.56 or the 6.8SPC. I'd get the 6.8SPC, since I've already got two Mini-14s with ATI stocks, flash suppressor in 5.56.

Guns are pretty cool.
 
http://www.defensereview.com/ruger-sr-556-gas-pistonop-rod-ar-carbine-user-feedback-case-extraction-problem-and-solution/

Ruger SR-556, I just had to have one. But now I wish I had waited. I have had nothing but problems with it. I have sent it back to the factory for repair twice and still not satisfied with it. From stuck shell cases, not chambering next round and the charging handle dragging across the lower receive causing wear on it. This rifle will not operate with cheaper ammo. I should have spent that $1600 on two other brands of AR15
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The issue that has been described to me is the failure to extract a fired round.

This is more accurately described as the extractor removing a section of rim and leaving a fired case stuck in the chamber. It can be caused by:

1. Overgassing the system and speeding up the action of the bolt/carrier assembly. This caused the timing to be off! The bolt unlocks before the case has relaxed within the chamber.

2, A rough chamber or poor chamber geometry which puts extra pressure on the case wall. This will exert more stress on the rim and cause its failure. A sub-part of this is the use of polymer coated ammo. If the gun is hot, and a polymer case is left in the chamber..it welds it self in as the polymer melts between the chamber wall and the case.

3. A mixture of each of the above situations. Since the gas system of the Ruger is “User Serviceable” It creates it’s own issues. If the user does not understand the system, it is common for the operator to keep playing with it.
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Apparently, this is a common problem with the SR556.

IMO I rather stick with a regular Direct Gas Impingement (DGI) AR15. Buy good reliable ammunition and store them in a dry area (Waterproof containers are great with silica gel packets). Buy reliable magazines (*cough*PMags) and number them. If they fail determine the magazine and if is replicable get rid of it. Run it wet (lube the bolt before shooting and during lulls). Develop a preventative maintenance schedule to replace parts before they break.

Many gas piston AR parts are hard or even impossible to get. They are also not interchangeable. With no standard for gas piston AR parts you could have a nicely overpaid black club if something breaks or gets lost.

If you really want a gas piston rifle, I would suggest buying a rifle designed from the ground up to use a gas piston system. While more expensive I think it would be a wise choice.

http://www.defensereview.com/m4m4a1-carbine-reliability-issues-why-they-occur-and-why-theyre-our-fault/

http://www.defensereview.com/m4m4a1-carbine-reliability-issues-part-ii-diagnosing-the-root-cause/

http://hueysgunsight.########.com/2010/11/shtf-ammo-testbrass-vs-steel-case-in.html
 
From what I understand the DI guns are mechanically more accurate than the piston driven counterpart due to less moving mass. Not sure if that is a proven fact but it would make sense since there is no op rod moving to chamber a new round in a DI AR.
 
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