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Compare Ruger AR-556 vs. Browning AB3 Hunter

Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other specifications.

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Ruger	Brand	Browning
Ruger AR-556	Model	Browning AB3 Hunter
Firearm	Category	Firearm
223/5.56	Caliber	308 Win, 30-06 Spfld, 300 WSM,
10, 30	Capacity	3, 5
Rifle	Type	Rifle
-	Finish	Matte Blued
-	Stock	Black Walnut
10.5 - 16.1"	Barrel Length	22 - 26"
32.25 - 35.50"	Overall Length	-
5 - 7.1 lb	Weight	6.7 - 7.4 lbs
Ruger AR-556 Free Float Handguard Simmons Sporting Goods $649.99 Buy Ruger AR-556 Black Market Arms $689.95 Buy Ruger AR-556 Hadar Firearms $725.00 Buy Ruger AR-556 MPR Frisco Guns $732.27 Buy Ruger AR-556 Free Float Handguard Smoky Mountain Guns and Ammo $754.99 Buy Show all	Lowest Prices Online	Browning A-Bolt III Hunter Dahlonega Armory $547.91 Buy Browning AB3 Hunter Dahlonega Armory $547.91 Buy Browning AB3 Hunter Dahlonega Armory $555.66 Buy Browning AB3 Hunter Dahlonega Armory $558.65 Buy Browning AB3 Hunter Florida Gun Exchange $599.99 Buy Show all

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KGM R556 Heavy Use 5.56mm Suppressor Black - $399

Trump, is that you?

3 hours 38 min ago ByTrump4ever
Zev Technologies FDP 9mm 7" Barrel 10rd Pistol, Black, Used Excellent Condition - $3324.99

Why the hell is this thing $3324?? They are 1700 from zev?

4 hours 46 min ago ByRainbowDiddles
Bushnell AR Optics First Strike 2.0 Hi Rise 3 MOA Reflex Sight - $49.99

Yeah that's great if you wanted to ship something out to your friend, I would also choose the 5 to $7 option. But you do realize these people don't work for free and that there's always going to be some amount built in to the shipping to cover Warehouse labor costs. Somebody's got a box up your items and prepare them ship out to you and that person earns a salary so it's got to come from somewhere. I do agree that $17 is a bit ridiculous though

5 hours 45 min ago ByKingRansom
Advantage Arms 1.75-.308 Stainless Steel 7.62mm Suppressor - Black - $239.95

Baffle for bolt printed for semi.
Or have a shitty stamp collection in the safe.
Diligent for baffle
Exigent or ridgeback for print.

That's as good and cheap as it gets. And it's damn good and cheap.
Good times!

8 hours 1 min ago ByUndivided
Zev Technologies FDP 9mm 7" Barrel 10rd Pistol, Black, Used Excellent Condition - $3324.99

For that price you can get 3 police trade in gen 4 glocks in very good condition. A 17hmr, 450 bushmaster, 308 winchester, 8mm mauser bolt action from different brands, two different ar-15s and a ruger mark iv plus a tx-22 with a frt and 5 mags. I would know because after spending roughly 3000$ on guns in the past decade, thats what I got. Probably some ammo on top as well if you dont include tax. 1000 rounds of 9mm.

8 hours 10 min ago Bybl8ze1
Backorder - Microbest C158 HPT/MPI 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group - Chrome - $109.95

Thank you for that link, which I believe is evidence that JJE Holdings owns Toolcraft. That is news to me, and as a 2yro video I should have known. I avoid Youtube so that's not too surprising. Very strange they're not listed. Like you said, that fact doesn't mean PSA makes Toolcraft, nor does it mean PSA makes all the other brands under JJE, or that Kronos Knives makes PSA, etc. I respected Toolcraft's history as a highly regarded OEM provider, far in advance of PSA or JJE, so this is slightly disappointing. I hope the quality can be maintained. As gun owners using a gunsite you have been helpful w/o the attitude. Thank you

10 hours 3 min ago ByBDX
Backorder - Microbest C158 HPT/MPI 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group - Chrome - $109.95

6/22/2026 - I'm now convinced that RainbowDiddles is (mostly) correct. The only reason I say "mostly" is because I disagree with the phrase; "PSA makes Toolcraft". And I don't consider that to be anywhere near a big deal .... it's just a minor thing to me.
This video I found removed all doubt from my mind that Toolcraft Inc. is under the JJE Capital Holdings umbrella. I don't know why Toolcraft Inc. isn't shown on JJE's portfolio page ... seems to me it should and would be. Like you, I didn't think Toolcraft was associated with JJE prior to watching this 2 year old video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQo8UYqMfGg...

10 hours 34 min ago ByPanheadDude
Advantage Arms 1.75-.308 Stainless Steel 7.62mm Suppressor - Black - $239.95

Thank you for the info....enlightening!

10 hours 38 min ago ByAttackDonut
Zev Technologies FDP 9mm 7" Barrel 10rd Pistol, Black, Used Excellent Condition - $3324.99

Yeah let's add a ridiculous looking chassis that does absolutely nothing except folds, with bad ergos to a 7" barreled pistol then claim it to be portable, highly discreet and have rapid deployment when any pistol is all of that and doesn't cost $3300 used! This is a gimmick..and an expensive one at that.

10 hours 49 min ago ByLivinitup1976
Citadel AD500 .308 Winchester 20" 5rd Semi Automatic Rifle, Black - $469.99

Reviews are quite mixed on this rifle. First and foremost is the fact they only take proprietary mags which are expensive and hard to find. Why they chose not to use standard AR10 or even AICS mags was a major miss. The next is accuracy, at only a 3 MOA average, I'm not sure I'd want it while staring down the scope at a buck/elk/bear of a lifetime. Users also report a problem with SOI once the barrel warms up. My guess it's poor bedding and or a cheap barrel? Of course I know all rifles will shift point of impact if the barrel gets hot but 2 or 3 rounds should not be affecting it enough that people are complaining about it. I do understand we are talking about a sub $500 semi auto hunting rifle and most budget guns have downsides. I just think as much as I don't need another rifle, it just isn't up to snuff. I have a whole safe full of budget hunting rifles and this one just isn't good enough yet to join the crowd. Now this is my opinion and thoughts and you may not agree. That's just fine, if you like the gun, then by all means buy it! Let us know what you think when you shoot it.

10 hours 58 min ago ByLivinitup1976