Last updated August 02, 2026
Ruger 10/22 vs Ruger AR-556
Real price comparison based on 53 tracked r/gundeals deals — Ruger 10/22 priced on new deals, Ruger AR-556 on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Ruger 10/22 at $167, tracked Jul 11, 2026.
Lower average: Ruger 10/22 at $281.
More deals tracked: Ruger 10/22 (35 vs 18).
Set alerts on both — Ruger 10/22 · Ruger AR-556.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Ruger 10/22 | Ruger AR-556 |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $167 Jul 2026 |
$459 Jul 2025 |
| Tracked average | $281 | $568 |
| Median price | $250 | $520 |
| Highest tracked | $575 | $680 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $220 | < $499 |
| Steal threshold | < $180 | < $499 |
| Deals tracked | 35 | 18 |
3 cheapest Ruger 10/22 deals
- $167
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[Rifle] Ruger 10/22 - $167$167Mar 19, 2025 · brownells.com
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[Rifle] Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR Autoloading Rifle 11…$180Apr 08, 2025 · rkguns.com
3 cheapest Ruger AR-556 deals
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[Rifle] Ruger AR-556 10+1 for $459+tax$459Jul 22, 2025 · rkguns.com
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[Rifle] Ruger AR556 $497 no tax for most code JULY40$497Jul 26, 2025 · 208gunshop.com
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[RIFLE] Ruger AR-556 $499 Free Shipping + Tax$499Dec 25, 2025 · sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ruger 10/22 or Ruger AR-556 — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Ruger 10/22 has the lower floor at $167, tracked Jul 11, 2026. By average, Ruger 10/22 wins at $281.
Which has more deals available?
Ruger 10/22 appears more often in r/gundeals deals (35 vs 18).
Should I get the Ruger 10/22 or the Ruger AR-556?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
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We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.