Ruger SR-762

{{short description|Model of AR-10 style semi-automatic rifle}} {{use mdy dates|date=December 2024}} {{Infobox weapon | name = Ruger SR-762 | image = | image_size = 300 | caption = | origin = United States | type = [[Semi-automatic rifle]]  | is_ranged = YES  | service = | used_by = | wars =  | designer = | design_date = 2009 | manufacturer = [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] | unit_cost = | production_date = 2013–2018 | number = | variants = | spec_label = | weight = {{convert|8.60|lbs|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Rug>{{cite web| title=Ruger SR-762| publisher=K-Var| url=https://www.k-var.com/ruger-sr-762-rugers-badass-762x51-308-win| access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> | length = {{convert|34.75|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (collapsed)<br />{{convert|38|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (extended)<ref name=Rug/> | part_length = {{convert|16|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Rug/> | width = {{convert|2.5|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Rug/> | height = {{convert|8|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Rug/> | diameter = | crew = | passengers =  | cartridge = [[.308 Winchester]]/[[7.62×51mm NATO]] | cartridge_weight = | caliber = | barrels = {{convert|16|in|m|abbr=on}} | action = [[Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]] [[short-stroke piston]], [[rotating bolt]] | rate = | velocity = | range = | max_range = | feed = 10-, 20- or 25-round [[box magazine]]s | sights = [[Iron sights]] }} The '''SR-762''' is a semi-automatic [[AR-10|AR-10 style rifle]] that was manufactured by [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] from 2013 to 2018. It is short-stroke piston AR-10, using a similar AR-18 type system than of the original [[Direct impingement|Direct Impingement]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ruger SR-762|url=https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/ruger-sr-762/|last=Head|first=Ed|website= shootingillustrated.com|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>

== History == Ruger announced on October 17, 2013 on the SR-762 being produced.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ruger Introduces the SR-762 Piston-Driven Rifle Chambered in .308 Win./7.62 NATO|url=https://ruger.com/news/2013-10-17.html|website=ruger.com|access-date=17 October 2013}}</ref>

By 2018, Ruger had discontinued the SR-762 (along with all of the SR-556 models), as the [[Ruger AR-556|AR-556]] began replacing all SR-556 rifles.<ref name=:0>{{cite web|title=RUGER GOES BACK TO THE AR-10, BUT LIGHTLY|url=https://laststandonzombieisland.com/2022/09/08/ruger-goes-back-to-the-ar-10-but-lightly/|website=laststandonzombieisland.com|access-date=8 September 2022}}</ref>

== Design ==

It comes with a patented [[Chrome plating|chrome plated]], two stage piston with multistage regulator provides a cleaner, cooler running, reliable firearm with superior operating endurance. Two-stage piston provides a smooth power delivery stroke to the bolt carrier. The round, smooth-sided ergonomic Ruger Lightweight Adaptable handguard with flattop receiver features a Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rail at the 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, offering ample space for mounting sights, lasers, lights and other accessories. There are two additional rail sections included. Folding backup iron sights include a windage adjustable rear sight and an elevation-adjustable front sight. These sights provide a solid aiming system that can be folded out of the way to make room for optics, yet instantly redeployed when duty calls. For accuracy and longevity, the cold hammer-forged 41V45 chromemoly vanadium steel barrel has been precision-rifled and chrome-lined. Barrel is fluted for reduced weight and improved barrel-cooling and features an SR-556/Mini-14-style flash suppressor mounted with a 5/8"-24 thread. Chrome-plated bolt and one-piece bolt carrier with oversized and radiused-rear bearing surface. Six-position telescoping M4 style buttstock is mounted on a Mil-Spec diameter tube. Hogue Monogrip pistol grip. Includes three 20 round magazines, soft sided gun case and three finger-grooved rail covers.

== SFAR == {{Infobox weapon | name = Ruger SFAR | image = | image_size = 300 | caption = | origin = United States | type = [[Semi-automatic rifle]]  | is_ranged = YES  | service = | used_by = | wars =  | designer = | design_date = 2022 | manufacturer = [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] | unit_cost = | production_date = 2022-2026 | number = | variants = | spec_label = | weight = * {{convert|6.80|lbs|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}} (16 in) * {{convert|7.30|lbs|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}} (20 in) <ref>{{cite web| title=Ruger SFAR| publisher=Sturm, Ruger & Co.| url= https://ruger.com/products/sfar/models.html}}</ref> | length = * {{convert|35.60|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (collapsed)<br />{{convert|37.25|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (extended) (16 in) * {{convert|39.50|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (collapsed)<br />{{convert|41.25|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (extended) (20 in) | part_length = {{convert|16|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br>{{convert|20|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} | width = {{convert|2.5|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} | height = {{convert|7.2|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} | diameter = | crew = | passengers =  | cartridge = * [[.308 Winchester]]/[[7.62×51mm NATO]] * [[6.5 Creedmoor]] | cartridge_weight = | caliber = | barrels = * {{convert|16|in|m|abbr=on}} * {{convert|20|in|m|abbr=on}} | action = [[Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]], [[rotating bolt]] | rate = | velocity = | range = | max_range = | feed = 10-, 20- or 25-round [[box magazine]]s | sights = [[Iron sights]] }} The '''Ruger Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR)''' is a semi-automatic [[AR-10|AR-10-style rifle]] manufactured by [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.]].<ref name=":0" />

== See also == * [[Ruger SR-556]] * [[Ruger AR-556]] * [[Smith & Wesson M&P10]]

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[[Category:Ruger rifles]] [[Category:ArmaLite AR-10 derivatives]] [[Category:Gas-operated firearms]] [[Category:Semi-automatic rifles of the United States]] [[Category:7.62×51mm NATO semi-automatic rifles]]