[LordSquirrleyPants]

Hello, I recently purchased a Ruger AR-556, and noticed that on the headstamp pf the cases, there is what looks like a slice going across the headstamp near the rim Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[00b5]

Were they "new" or reman/reloads?

 

[SHOOTER13]

Pics man...PICS !!

 

[MagBlackhawk]

A mark the ejector puts on the case while the action cycles maybe?
Like SHOOTER13 said, pics would help.

 

[buster40c]

Is this the mark put on by the new required casing ID micro stamp marking?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microstamping

 

[oldschoolfool]

Doubtful, microstamping only applies to handguns, and so far only in California.

 

[buster40c]

^^^^
Oldschool that's what I thought but my LGS showed me a new rifle on his shelf with the micro stamping.

 

[DoubleR]

Last I heard Microstamping isn't happening yet. That's why all new guns aren't available in CA.

 

[DoubleR]

^^^^

Oldschool that's what I thought but my LGS showed me a new rifle on his shelf with the micro stamping.

I stand corrected!
I haven't read anything stating its happening. I know that's why no new guns are available in CA. Maybe because the manufacturers still won't invest in technology that's ridiculous and costly?????

 

[00b5]

I thought that microstamping was done on the firing pin. That way the ejected brass left a "fingerprint."
We have let this thread go astray.
LSP...if you could post a picture of the mark on the headstamp, it would help.

Were these marks before or after shooting?
Was it on all the shell casings? Some? One?

 

[DoubleR]

A mark the ejector puts on the case while the action cycles maybe?

Like SHOOTER13 said, pics would help.

This is what I'm thinking also.
Please post pics when you can. Will help a lot.

 

[oldschoolfool]

^^^^
Oldschool that's what I thought but my LGS showed me a new rifle on his shelf with the micro stamping.

Really going to need to see a picture. Ruger is definitely not micro stamping, and as far as I know the technology isn't fully developed to allow for it. I'd really love to know the manufacturer of the rifle your LGS showed you - I don't know why any manufacturer would micro stamp their firing pins when they aren't required to. There are half a dozen reasons why micro stamping is pointless. Anyway - post a picture and someone here will tell you exactly what's going on.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Q: How do you keep a whole gun forum on edge....?

A: Just don't post a picture when you ask a question that requires one... !!

 

[LordSquirrleyPants]

Asap

Thanks for the replies and I will get some pics and firther info on in the next day or 2.

 

[DoubleR]

That will be very helpful! Thanks

 

[MagBlackhawk]

LordSquirrleyPants,

Haven't seen a post from you in a few days. Hope you are still with us.
I don't have an AR-556, so I enjoy reading about experiences others have with theirs.
Like maybe a range report.
Does it function with all types of ammo including steel case cheap stuff, what type of optics (if any), that kind of thing.

I've heard some Mini-14's & 30's don't do well with steel case ammo so I'm wondering how the AR-556 or even the SR-556 handles it.
There may be some sort of AR in my future so anything I can learn helps. Problem is........Too many to chose from!
Take Care and Happy Shooting,

MagnumBlackhawk

 

[hodge]

LordSquirrleyPants,

Haven't seen a post from you in a few days. Hope you are still with us.
I don't have an AR-556, so I enjoy reading about experiences others have with theirs.
Like maybe a range report.
Does it function with all types of ammo including steel case cheap stuff, what type of optics (if any), that kind of thing.

I've heard some Mini-14's & 30's don't do well with steel case ammo so I'm wondering how the AR-556 or even the SR-556 handles it.
There may be some sort of AR in my future so anything I can learn helps. Problem is........Too many to chose from!
Take Care and Happy Shooting,

MagnumBlackhawk [/QUOTE


I endeavor to run brass ammo through my guns, but I've got a friend who has given me some steel cased 223/556. It has run fine through my AR-556; I haven't run into an issue yet, with anything.