Heckler & Koch MR556 Semi-Automatic Rifle 5.56mm NATO 16.5" Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine Synthetic Adjustable Stock Black Finish
A direct descendent of the HK416, the MR556A1 is a semi-automatic rifle developed by Heckler & Koch as a premium level commercial/civilian firearm with match rifle capability. Like the HK416, the MR556A1 is a major product improvement over conventional AR-type carbines and rifles. The MR556A1 uses the HK proprietary gas piston operating system, employing a piston and a solid operating ''pusher'' rod in place of the gas tube normally found in AR15/M16/M4-style firearms.
This method of operation virtually eliminates malfunctions that are common to direct impingement gas systems since hot carbon fouling and waste gases do not enter the receiver area. This is the same key feature critical to the success of the HK416 rifles used by leading military and law enforcement customers. The MR556A1 is manufactured in the USA using American and German made components. The MR556A1 uses many of the same assemblies and accessories originally developed for the HK416.
Type: Rifle: Semi Automatic
Model Series: MR556
Caliber/Gauge: 5.56 NATO
Capacity: 30+1
Barrel Length: 16.5 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 37.68 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Frame Finish: Black
Firearm Stock: Black Synthetic Adjustable
Features: M-LOK Handguard
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 1
Operating System: Gas Piston
Firing System: Internal Hammer
Scope Base: Picatinny Rail
Trigger: 2-Stage
Magazine Type: Double Stack Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Cold Hammer-forged
Muzzle: Flash Hider
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Forend Rail: Free Float 4 Quadrant Rail
Caliber Dictionary
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The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
