Newest addition Sig 556R!

[nwilliams]

I finally got my hands on a Sig 556R in 7.62x39 for a reasonable price!

After several months of waiting for the panic prices on these things to go away I finally was able to snag a brand new one for $1,200 and it came with the new CP1 sight which I am actually kinda impressed with. The sight is nothing high quality but it feels solid, it's very clear and looks pretty nice on the rifle, I'm more impressed with it than I have been with other Sig optics I've handled.

I've been wanting a Sig 556R ever since they first came out but the first gen models apparently had problems so I'm glad I waited. From what I've read the new ones were re-engineered to cycle Russian ammo more reliably.

I've owned a couple of Sig 556 rifles in .223 in the past but ended up getting rid of them because they weren't the Sig 551 that really wanted. I finally did end up getting an original Sig 551-2 SP SWAT not too long ago so I think the 556R will be a nice companion to it and it's in a caliber that's cheaper and easier to find right now.

A friend of mine does Cerakoting and soon I plan have him do my Sig 556R the same gray color as my Sig 551, then will be a really nice pair!

Anyway here she is!




Here she is side by side with my Sig 551-2 SP SWAT

 

[stubbicatt]

I hope the rifle gives you many years of trouble free service.

 

[Ar180shooter]

Nice!

I love my 551SB, it's one of my "never sell" rifles.

 

[Georgia Gunner]

Nice rifle. I have been interested in these since they first came out and would love to know how well yours handles Russian ammo.

 

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

Gorgeous...... I love Sig Sauer.... That, my friend, is a great looking rifle, or should I say pair of rifles.... Give us a range report when you get a chance...

 

[OilyPablo]

Very nice, and low cost ammo - sweet shooting to you!!

 

[fireside44]

After several months of waiting for the panic prices on these things to go away I finally was able to snag a brand new one for $1,200 and it came with the new CP1 sight which I am actually kinda impressed with.

Nice! Nice price! It would be nice to get that diopter on there too, but golly that is a nice rifle.

 

[Fremmer]

Can you adjust the gas system?

 

[zoom6zoom]

Now you've got to complete the set...

 

[nwilliams]

Can you adjust the gas system?

Yes, it has a two position adjustable gas system

Now you've got to complete the set...

I had a Sig 522 and regret selling it, probably buy another one down the line. Eventually I may end up buy the Sig 551-A1 as well, I love having an original 551 but because it's so valuable that it's somewhat of a safe queen. The new Sig 551-A1 is pretty spiffy looking!

 

[TrickyDick]

I hate you; only because I'm Very jealous. I've been wanting the Sig556R for awhile. But congrats, shoot them well!

 

[RCArms.com]

The 522 has become one of my "Always" bring to the range rifle as its so much fun to shoot, especially with my kids.

Accurate, reliable, and very easy handling.