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Stats Shooter · September 7, 2016, 11:09 PM

So I just got a great deal, $900 for an Ruger Sr556 20" varmint rifle. I also have an SR 762. But I noticed that the Sr 556 varmint is no longer being made....in fact neither is the Sr 556C or the economy model. Only the Sr556 takedown and the newer "economy" AR 556 which is a DI gun (not piston) and can be had for about $600.

This is just me speculating but could it be sales? Because the SR 556 20" stainless steel varmint piston driven gun is a tack driver. And the 16" fluted and 16" economy rifles are loved by their owners.

September 7, 2016, 11:09 PM	#1
Stats Shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2016 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,636	Why did Ruger discontinue the SR556? So I just got a great deal, $900 for an Ruger Sr556 20" varmint rifle. I also have an SR 762. But I noticed that the Sr 556 varmint is no longer being made....in fact neither is the Sr 556C or the economy model. Only the Sr556 takedown and the newer "economy" AR 556 which is a DI gun (not piston) and can be had for about $600. This is just me speculating but could it be sales? Because the SR 556 20" stainless steel varmint piston driven gun is a tack driver. And the 16" fluted and 16" economy rifles are loved by their owners.