New Sig 516

[LongHairedRedneck]

I just picked this rifle up Monday after special ordering Friday. Bought some extra mags, Ammunition and a EOTech. I was going to take and post pictures but decided to make a video and post on youtube so the whole world can see. The overall appearence of the fit and finish seems to be great, nice and tight. Looks to be a well made rifle, we'll see about that at the range.

Another post will follow after the first trip to the range(trying for Saturday). Enjoy!!

Well after a few very frustrating minutes trying to embed the video heres the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI18FjJE4Ag

[wninja]

That's a sweet rifle, what do they usually go for?

[LongHairedRedneck]

MSRP is $1300(thats what I paid) but since they just released them you see some trying to sell for well over that amount.

[dicion]

Embedded for ya!

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XI18FjJE4Ag[/youtube]
FYI the code to embed the above is:

Code: Select all

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XI18FjJE4Ag[/youtube]

You have to remove the www. before it. No idea why, thats just how it works


Now a question, Was the bolt that shiney because of the Finish? Or was it just REALLY Lubed?

[cougartex]

Very nice, congratulations.

[Medic218]

thats awesome!
i know i love my 556, congrats brother

[LongHairedRedneck]

Its shiny from being super lubed, that was the first time I opened the rifle up. The factory is not shy with the packing oil/lube.

Thanks for the heads up on the youtube embedding

[Beiruty]

What is the difference between 516 and 556?

[LongHairedRedneck]

What is the difference between 516 and 556?

The 556 is based on the 550 series rifle which is a battle rifle in a few European countries.

The 516 is a short stroke piston driven AR-15 platform rifle. The only similarities between the two is the Sig Sauer name and they both accept AR style mags. I just give the link to Sig's site for the 516 http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCa ... ductid=296 adn for the 556 http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCa ... ductid=114 figured that would be easier than me ranting.

[Beiruty]

So 516 is another piston driven AR. I like the 556 swat patrol