---
title: "Ruger AR-556 5.56, 16.1 in., 30rd, Black"
description: "$623.99 at Black Canyon Arms, 17% below usual."
type: "product"
category: "guns"
brand: "Ruger"
landed_price: 623.99
currency: "USD"
best_store: "Black Canyon Arms"
deal_signal: "lower"
usual_price: 754.27
updated: "2026-10-19T11:31:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/ruger-ar-556-556-161-in-30rd-black-9zu"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Ruger AR-556 5.56, 16.1 in., 30rd, Black

> Lowest landed price: **$623.99** at Black Canyon Arms (★ 4.3, 3,472 reviews). 17% below usual (usual $754.27, the 90-day median), the lowest price in 90 days. Stock not reported, verified 2026-10-19 11:31 UTC.

- Item price $608.99 + $15.00 shipping to your FFL dealer. Landed price excludes sales tax and the dealer's transfer fee.
- 90-day range: $623.99 to $817.45
- 2-year low: $610.83 (Feb 24, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 8 days (since 2026-10-12 04:10 UTC)
- MSRP: $899.49 (31% off)
- Brand: Ruger. Category: guns.
- [Buy at Black Canyon Arms](https://trigger.deals/go/ruger-ar-556-556-161-in-30rd-black-9zu?store=black-canyon-arms)

## Compare stores (9)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black Canyon Arms (best) | ★ 4.3 | $623.99 | Best price | $608.99 | $15.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 11:31 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $631.99 | +$8.00 | $611.99 | $20.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 09:42 UTC |
| Ozark Range Supply | ★ 4.6 | $633.45 | +$9.46 | $610.95 | $22.50 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:33 UTC |
| Ridgeline Arms | ★ 4.8 | $653.94 | +$29.95 | $633.95 | $19.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:26 UTC |
| Red River Outdoors | ★ 4.4 | $653.98 | +$29.99 | $633.99 | $19.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:22 UTC |
| High Desert Guns | ★ 4.2 | $690.95 | +$66.96 | $665.95 | $25.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 09:05 UTC |
| Prairie Fire Supply | ★ 4.1 | $708.98 | +$84.99 | $678.99 | $29.99 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 11:46 UTC |
| Cedar Hollow Arms | ★ 4.8 | $737.99 | +$114.00 | $737.99 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 09:50 UTC |
| Palisade Sporting Goods | ★ 4.2 | $744.94 | +$120.95 | $709.95 | $34.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:01 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/ruger-ar-556-556-161-in-30rd-black-9zu?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $730.56 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $778.94 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $761.03 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $753.30 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $714.35 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $729.97 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $772.90 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $772.90 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $725.79 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $756.94 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $761.46 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $623.99 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $623.99 |

## About this product

The Ruger AR-556 5.56 is a rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a semi-auto action, a 16.1-inch barrel and a 30-round capacity. This listing is the black finish in the standard configuration, new. Guns ship to a licensed dealer (FFL) near you, who runs the background check and hands it over; their transfer fee is separate.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Type | Rifle |
| Action | Semi-auto |
| Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Barrel length | 16.1 in. |
| Finish | Black |
| Configuration | Standard |
| Condition | New |

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