The Ruger American Rifle in 5.56 NATO is a new bolt-action rifle with a 16-inch spiral fluted threaded barrel. It has a Cerakote finish, an FDE splatter synthetic stock, and a Picatinny optic rail. The rifle takes AR pattern magazines, so shooters who already own those magazines can use them in this rifle.

A 16-inch barrel on a 5.56 NATO bolt gun gives a compact rifle, and the Picatinny rail lets the buyer fit an optic of their choice. The AR magazine compatibility is the feature that ties the rifle to the magazines many shooters already keep. The supplier notes the item as new with a stock photo, so the listing and the supplier agree on condition. The supplier describes the rifle as new, and the listing lists the same SKU for your records.

Key features

• Bolt-action 5.56 NATO rifle, 16-inch threaded barrel
• Spiral fluted barrel with Cerakote finish
• FDE splatter synthetic stock
• Picatinny optic rail
• Accepts AR pattern magazines

This rifle ships to the FFL dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check before pickup.