Ruger · ambidextrous · current
LC Carbine
Ambidextrous controls / reversible charging-handle limited-availability capacity-compliant; right-side ejection not treated as true-left · 5.7x28mm
- Ejects right
The Ruger LC Carbine is a ambidextrous semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.7x28mm. Its ultralight build pairs a 16.25-inch barrel with a 5.9 lb listed weight, suited to fast follow-up shots, range work, and small-game or varmint hunting. It wears a fixed fixed stock stock and type iii hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy receiver metalwork.
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Caliber
5.7x28mm
Magazine
10+1 rounds
Barrel
16.25"
Where to buy
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Set up your LC Carbine
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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
5.7x28mm ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
Other LC Carbine variants
Sources & citations
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Is the Ruger LC Carbine right for you?
The LC Carbine is best suited to fast follow-up shots, range work, and small-game or varmint hunting.
Browse more left-handed 5.7x28mm rifles, semi-automatic rifles, or the full Ruger left-handed lineup.
Key features
- Ambidextrous design — usable from either shoulder
- 5.9 lb listed weight (ultralight)
- 16.25" barrel in 5.7x28mm
- Fixed Fixed stock stock
- Type III hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy receiver metal finish
- Magazine: 10+1 rounds
- MSRP around $1,039
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