Ruger AC-556F
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #292 of 385 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
The Ruger AC-556 was designed in 1978 by Sturm Ruger to be a combat-ready, military and police variant of their popular Mini-14 rifle. Outfitted with select-fire capability, the AC-556 was mainly used in law enforcement roles in the 1980s and 90s as an alternative to the M16. Its design, along with that of the Mini-14, were based on the 7. 62 caliber M14 (hence the name), which was in turn based on the M1 Garand. The AC-556F and AC-556K variants were made with folding stocks, pistol grips, and short barrels, making them small, light, and maneuverable in high-intensity combat situations. The AC-556 gained a reputation as an effective, reliable rifle in service with police forces. In the post-apocalyptic wastelands, its reputation holds true in even the toughest of battles.
This is my first mod, so there may be a few bugs. I will happily resolve any issues that arise with the mod, take advice, criticism, or whatever. This was my personal project for awhile, to familiarize myself with the process of modeling, texturing, and animating. Feedback would be greatly appreciated. Everything here was made by me, and is completely standalone. No DLC or other files are required.
Features
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[]Custom Hi-Poly Mesh
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]Custom 2K Textures[]Custom Animation
[]Custom Sound
[]4 Receivers, 3 Magazine Sizes, 3 Stocks, 3 Sights, and 1 Suppressor.
There are a total of 3 Ruger AC-556 rifles in the Commonwealth. As they would be almost 300 years old, and were never common to begin with, it wouldn't be very lore friendly to integrate them into leveled lists. Here's where they can be found:
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[]The Museum of Freedom, leaning against the plaque in front of the war mural
[]Valentine Detective Agency, laying on a pile of bricks next to a desk
[]Dartmouth Professional Building, on a table
Or, if you're lazy, just type "player.additem xx000F9E 1" into the console. (xx is my mod's position in your load order.)
Installation
To install the mod, simply extract the folder labeled "Data" into your Fallout 4 main directory, and allow all folders to merge. Then, activate the .esp in your load order. Or, you could just use the Mod Manager.
Version 1. 2 Update Changelog
Here's a list of changes in the 1. 2 Update:
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[]Added a polymer stock in two optional colors: beige or black
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]Fixed the issue with the first person reload animation not working in power armor
Known Issues
- The normal maps are still a bit iffy. I will get around to fixing that at some point.
I hope you like the mod! TactaGhoul, out.
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[]Added a polymer stock in two optional colors: beige or black
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[]The Museum of Freedom, leaning against the plaque in front of the war mural
A compact weapon mod adding the Ruger AC-556F to Fallout 4, created by TactaGhoul. Despite the author's disavowal, it remains popular with over 1,000 endorsements and 63k downloads. Last updated in 2017, it may have compatibility issues with newer game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Proven track record: 1,095 endorsements and 63k downloads show it's a community favorite
- Simple weapon addition—no complex mechanics to learn, just grab and shoot
- Author's 'garbage fire' comment adds a bit of charm for meme-loving players
⚠️ Cons
- Author explicitly states they don't support it anymore, so don't expect fixes or updates
- Last updated in 2017—likely incompatible with current Fallout 4 patches and DLC
For Fallout 4 players who want a classic rifle without fuss and enjoy a bit of meme culture. Skip if you need active support or modern compatibility—this is a legacy mod from 2017.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is pre-2017 or use a compatibility patch if you're on the latest update
- Since the mod is unsupported, test it in a separate save to avoid breaking your main playthrough
- Look for community patches on the mod page if you run into issues—players often share fixes
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TactaGhoul
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 63,465
- Endorsements
- 1,095
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/2/2017
- Updated
- 11/22/2017
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