Ruger SR-762 Rifle

[UWone77]

The Ruger SR-762 is now available. The bigger brother of the Ruger SR-556. The 308 version features their chrome plated, two stage piston with multi-stage regulator. This supposedly provides a cleaner, cooler running, and superior operating endurance. Checkout the Ruger SR-762 Here.


Description:

Ruger® SR-762™ is a lightweight, quick-handling carbine that is an ideal rifle for those who appreciate the familiar and [/URL]ergonomic AR-style platform. The .308 Win./7.62 NATO cartridge is perfect for hunting medium and most large-sized game and enhances the capability of the AR-style platform in defensive or tactical roles. The SR-762™ retains the features of the original SR-556® that make it a solid performer among AR-style rifles.


Features:

•Ruger® patented chrome-plated, two-stage piston with multi-stage regulator provides a cleaner, cooler running, reliable firearm with superior operating endurance. The two-stage piston provides a smooth power delivery stroke to the bolt carrier.

•The four-position chrome-plated gas regulator can be adjusted for optimum reliability and superior operating endurance. The gas system may be closed completely for manual operation during training or when using a suppressor*.

•Folding backup iron sights include a windage adjustable rear sight and an elevation adjustable front sight. These sights provide a solid, reliable aiming system that can be folded out of the way to make room for optics, but can be instantly redeployed if needed.

•Six-position telescoping M4-style buttstock* is mounted on a Mil-Spec diameter tube.

•Precision-rifled, chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged Mil-Spec 41V45 chrome-moly-vanadium steel barrel ensures accuracy and longevity.

•Fluted barrel (for reduced weight and improved barrel cooling) features an SR-556®/Mini-14®-style flash suppressor* mounted with a 5/8"-24 thread.

•Round, smooth-sided Ruger® Lightweight Adaptable handguard with flattop receiver features a Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rail at 12:00 position that extends the full length of the handguard. Drilled and tapped for additional rails at the 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 positions (two additional rail sections included), providing ample space for mounting sights, lights, lasers or other accessories.

•Hogue® Monogrip® pistol grip* adds comfort when carrying or shooting.

•Chrome-plated bolt and chrome-plated one-piece bolt carrier with oversized and radiused rear bearing surface.

•Also Includes: three 20-round MAGPUL® PMAG® magazines*; soft-sided case; three finger-grooved rail covers.


Specifications:

Stock: Black Synthetic, Collapsible
Finish: Manganese Phosphate/Hardcoat Anodized
Sights: Folding Iron
Sights Height: 8.00"
Barrel Length: 16.12"
Overall Length: 34.75" - 38.00"
Width: 2.50"
Weight: 8.60 lbs.
Twist: 1:10" RH Grooves: 6
Length of Pull: 11.50" - 14.75"
Capacity: 20

Suggested Retail: $2195.00

[usbp379]

My new SR-762 has arrived. I picked it up this morning. I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet but I'll try to change that this weekend.

Without further delay, here are some photos:

The rifle more or less as shipped. I swapped out the Ruger flash hider for an AAC 51T so I can mount my 762-SDN-6. I also ditched the Hogue pistol grip and replaced it with a plain old A2 grip.



The Ruger with my suppressor in place.



A view of the bolt carrier through the ejection port.



The bolt carrier group and charging handle. This is another change. I replaced the standard GI-type with a BCM Gunfighter. I'm pleased to see the BCM fits since VLTOR has a pretty long list of rifles the 762 won't fit.


Various bolt parts. Note that the extractor has both a donut o-ring and another small internal spring. Care should be taken since the inner spring falls out.












Gas piston parts. These sure look like the parts I'm used to with my SR-556's but the adjustment/dis-assembly hole is bigger in the gas regulator. Note that the regulator is marked as 7.62.





The buffer tube on the SR-762 is about an inch longer than a standard 5.56 carbine buffer tube.



The SR-762 appears to use a standard weight 5.56 carbine buffer.



I was trying to beat the fading daylight this evening and didn't get all the photos I wanted. I'll try to get some SR-556 and SR-762 comparison photos tomorrow.

[UWone77]

Sounds like you need your own thread

[usbp379]

Sounds like you need your own thread

Uh oh! Did I hijack your thread? I'll delete/edit if you need me to.

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[UWone77]

Uh oh! Did I hijack your thread? I'll delete/edit if you need me to.

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No worries, just giving you shizzle.

[usbp379]

No worries, just giving you shizzle.

Good deal. Range report to follow ASAP.

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[browcs]

Looking forward to your range report usbp379.

[tact]

Ruger and center fire and semi-auto ....... Ughhh

[usbp379]

Here's a short slow motion video we made this afternoon. This is with WOLF ammo. The gas regulator is set on position #1 and I've got my AAC 762-SND-6 mounted.

[usbp379]

Here's the rifle without and with a suppressor.

[usbp379]

[usbp379]

I've been giving my intended use some thought and I think I'll set this gun up as more of a heavy patrol rifle as opposed to a DMR type. The idea is to keep weight to a minimum so I will not be adding any sort of bipod, etc.

I will keep the factory Ruger stock and recoil parts and may or may not replace a few small parts like the BUIS to save an ounce or two. Along these lines, I'll leave the Aimpoint in place and add a 3x detachable magnifier for those rare times the rifle gets used beyond 200 yards. If the idea proves to have merit I'll probably replace the Aimpoint PRO with a T-1 to shave off a few more ounces.

As pictured above with no sling, the Aimpoint and a full mag the gun is 10.8 pounds.

[usbp379]

Although the gas blocks and forends certainly appear to be the same and they are the same length, they are not identical. The SR-762 is slightly taller than that of the SR-556.

The SR-762's gas block measures 1.832" tall while the SR-556 measures 1.721. Both blocks were measured from the bottom of the block to the area just behind the gas regulator seat.


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[usbp379]

Not my photo but I like it.

[usbp379]

According to UPS tracking my Aimpoint magnifier will be here today. I've got my fingers crossed.

Once I've got a little magnification on the rifle I'll see what I can do for group. I have some Hornady 168 A-Max and a couple different hunting loads to try as well as some M80 ball.

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