The SR-556VT is designed to offer maximum accuracy out of Ruger’s piston-driven AR-15 rifle. The “VT” designation stands for “Varmint-Target.”
The variation of the SR-556 rifle comes with a 1:8″ twist 20″ barrel, fixed A-2 style stock, and a five round, detachable magazine. Overall length is 38.25″ and total weight (minus ammo) is 8 1/2 pounds. It is chambered for the 5.56 NATO. MSRP is $1995.