Range Review: Ruger AR 556 In 450 Bushmaster
BY Herschel Smith
6 years ago
Shooting Illustrated has a good review of the Ruger AR 556 in 450 Bushmaster.
I do find this quite an interesting cartridge. It’s also informative that Leupold came out with a scope specifically designed for this cartridge, called the VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm Bushmaster. It’s also reasonably priced.
I’d like to know if any readers have a Ruger AR 556 (the make, form factor, materials and gunsmithing will all be about the same regardless of caliber, so any input is appreciated).
Mr. Guns and Gear thinks the make is nice but they should Melonite the barrel.
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On November 5, 2018 at 10:14 am, Houston said:
FYI: The barrels of the MPR Rugers in 5.56 and 450 Bushmaster are nitrided thus they are melonited. The base 556 is oxide finished.
I have both the base model and an MPR. Have yet to shoot the 5.56 MPR. Will be soon.