RUGER 28600 HARRIER 5.56MM MOE-K2 BLK 16" BBL

Ruger 28600 Harrier 5.56mm MOE-K2 BLK 16 inch barrel. This AR platform rifle is Ruger's Harrier model (28600) chambered in 5.56mm NATO, built with Magpul MOE-K2 furniture in black and a 16.1 inch barrel for shooters who want a mil spec feature set at a value price point. It suits range shooters, home defenders, and AR enthusiasts stepping up from a base model who want upgraded ergonomics without a custom build. Anyone searching for an affordable 5.56 AR 15 rifle with a free float M-LOK handguard and adjustable Magpul stock for range use and home defense will find this configuration built for exactly that role.

Key Features

• Manufacturer model number 28600, UPC 736676286003
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO, chambered for 5.56 NATO and 223 Remington
• Capacity: 30 rounds
• Barrel length: 16.10 inches
• Barrel contour: Government profile
• Barrel material: 4140 chrome moly alloy steel
• Barrel finish: external and internal nitride
• Rifling: 6 groove, button rifled, 1:8 inch twist, right hand
• Thread pattern: 1/2 inch by 28
• Gas system: mid length
• Muzzle device: A2 flash hider, removable
• Stock: Magpul DT Carbine collapsible
• Grip: Magpul MOE K2
• Handguard: full length Picatinny rail with M-LOK attachment slots
• Sights: none included
• Trigger: mil spec, single stage
• Receiver material: 7075 forged aluminum
• Receiver finish: Type III hard anodized
• Height: 7.50 inches
• Weight: 6.8 pounds
• Overall length: 35.87 inches
• Length of pull: 10.75 to 14 inches

Special Features

• The mid length gas system on this model provides a smoother cycling impulse than a carbine length gas system, which many shooters prefer on a 16 inch barrel.
• Nitrided internal and external barrel surfaces resist corrosion and wear better than standard phosphate coatings, extending service life under regular range use.
• A tension screw in the lower receiver eliminates play between the upper and lower, tightening up the overall feel of the rifle compared to standard mil spec fit.
• Full length Picatinny rail with QD sling sockets on both sides gives you mounting options for optics and slings without needing separate adapters.
• The Magpul MOE K2 grip uses a more upright 17 degree angle with TSP texturing for a secure hold in wet or gloved conditions.
• Includes one 30 round Magpul PMAG, so you are ready to load and shoot without sourcing a magazine separately.

Practical Benefits

• The 16.1 inch Government profile barrel gives you enough weight forward for steady offhand shooting while staying maneuverable enough for home defense use around doorways and hallways.
• If you are asking whether this rifle works for a shooter upgrading from a basic AR, the Magpul furniture and mid length gas system give you a more refined shooting experience than entry level carbine gas guns.
• The adjustable Magpul DT Carbine stock lets you set your length of pull between 10.75 and 14 inches, so you can get a consistent cheek weld whether you are in a bench rest position or moving through a course of fire.
• M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions plus eight slots near the muzzle let you mount lights, foregrips, or bipods exactly where you want them.
• The 1:8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 and 223 bullet weights, so you are not locked into one specific load for reliable accuracy at the range.
• If you want a rifle that bridges the gap between a bare bones AR and a fully custom build, this Harrier gives you upgraded ergonomics and mil spec durability right out of the box.

The Ruger 28600 Harrier 5.56mm rifle with its 16.1 inch barrel and Magpul MOE-K2 furniture stands as a proven platform for range shooters and home defenders who want mil spec reliability with upgraded ergonomics.