---
title: "Ruger AR-556 5.56 Rifle Length, 18 in., 30rd, Kryptek Highlander"
description: "$979.99 at Cedar Hollow Arms, about usual."
type: "product"
category: "guns"
brand: "Ruger"
landed_price: 979.99
currency: "USD"
best_store: "Cedar Hollow Arms"
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 988.19
updated: "2026-10-19T15:03:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/ruger-ar-556-556-rifle-length-18-in-30rd-kryptek-highlander-cxa"
site: "Trigger Deals"
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---

# Ruger AR-556 5.56 Rifle Length, 18 in., 30rd, Kryptek Highlander

> Lowest landed price: **$979.99** at Cedar Hollow Arms (★ 4.8, 5,120 reviews). About usual (usual $988.19, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 15:03 UTC.

- Item price $979.99 + free shipping to your FFL dealer. Landed price excludes sales tax and the dealer's transfer fee.
- 90-day range: $979.99 to $1,079.42
- 2-year low: $858.33 (Jul 15, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 31 days (since 2026-09-19 16:04 UTC)
- MSRP: $1,059 (7% off)
- Brand: Ruger. Category: guns.
- [Buy at Cedar Hollow Arms](https://trigger.deals/go/ruger-ar-556-556-rifle-length-18-in-30rd-kryptek-highlander-cxa?store=cedar-hollow-arms)

## Compare stores (6)

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

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cedar Hollow Arms (best) | ★ 4.8 | $979.99 | Best price | $979.99 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 15:03 UTC |
| Gulf Coast Guns | ★ 4.6 | $1,014.99 | +$35.00 | $1,000 | $14.99 | Only 6 left | 2026-10-19 14:27 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $1,030 | +$50.01 | $1,010 | $20.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 14:35 UTC |
| Black Canyon Arms | ★ 4.3 | $1,034.99 | +$55.00 | $1,019.99 | $15.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 14:42 UTC |
| High Desert Guns | ★ 4.2 | $1,104.99 | +$125.00 | $1,079.99 | $25.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 13:04 UTC |
| Westbound Armory | ★ 4.7 | $1,144.98 | +$164.99 | $1,124.99 | $19.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:36 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-rifle-length-18-in-30rd-kryptek-highlander-cxa?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $988.19 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $988.19 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $1,007.80 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $1,001.80 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $992.99 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $992.99 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $1,079.42 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,079.42 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $979.99 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $979.99 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $979.99 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $979.99 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $979.99 |

## About this product

The Ruger AR-556 5.56 Rifle Length is a rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a semi-auto action, an 18-inch barrel and a 30-round capacity. This listing is the kryptek Highlander finish in the rifle-length barrel 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 | 18 in. |
| Finish | Kryptek Highlander |
| Configuration | Rifle-length barrel |
| Condition | New |

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