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Ruger Harrier
Gas operated short stroke piston · 5.56x45mm NATO · introduced 2024
About the Ruger Harrier
The Ruger Harrier is a gas-piston operated semi-automatic rifle in 5.56 NATO that accepts standard AR-15 magazines. It features Ruger's short-stroke gas piston system for clean, reliable operation, a free-floating cold hammer-forged barrel, M-LOK handguard, and AR-15 compatible controls.
The Harrier represents Ruger's latest entry into the modern sporting rifle market, combining their Mini-14-proven gas piston technology with AR-15 magazine and ergonomic compatibility.
Ruger Harrier specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Gas operated short stroke piston
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Calibres
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Magazine capacity
- 30 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 409 mm (16.1 in)
- Overall length
- 911 mm (35.9 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.08 kg (6.80 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- matte black
Performance
- Effective range
- 400 m
History
- Introduced
- 2024
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Short stroke gas piston
- Ar 15 compatible magazines
- M lok handguard
- Free floating barrel
Safety
- Ambidextrous safety selector
MSRP $699-$749. Uses standard AR-15/M4 magazines. Short-stroke gas piston for cleaner operation than direct impingement.
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