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80% lower receivers
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:12 pm
by Grayling813
Looking for advice on 80% lowers for building AR platform. Neighbor and I are going in together to get equipment for completing the lower.
We’re not going to build uppers just adding pre-built one.
Good sources for 80% lowers?
Recommended equipment?
Re: 80% lower receivers
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:46 am
by n5wmk
Grayling813 wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:12 pm
Good sources for 80% lowers?
5D Tactical is good. Equipment - no recommendation. I have a Bridgeport (clone) vertical mill, so didn't need to buy jigs.
Re: 80% lower receivers
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:31 am
by Paladin
Anderson lowers aren't fancy but they work. Looks like they are out of most offerings at the moment. A jig and a milling machine are very helpful.
Re: 80% lower receivers
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:41 am
by Grayling813
I remember looking at 80% lowers a couple of years ago, the prices sure have gone up. I’m seeing completed lowers for about the same price as 80% lowers.
Re: 80% lower receivers
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:12 am
by flechero
Grayling813 wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:41 am
I remember looking at 80% lowers a couple of years ago, the prices sure have gone up. I’m seeing completed lowers for about the same price as 80% lowers.
A few years ago, building an 80% lower it was a cool project or even a hobby... now-a-days the cost reflects the added value of anonymity.