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by ScottDLS
Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: AR15 Build from 80% lower
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Re: AR15 Build from 80% lower

rm9792 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:36 am Everybody mentioning the cost of the tools forgets that those tools have other uses. Unless it is specialized for only lowers then the cost can be amortized across many other projects. Never hurts to have a mill (until you move)...
Great point. My other project that I need to do as I amass the tools for the AR15 builds, is to make a solid workbench where I can mount the vise grips and tools. :iagree:
by ScottDLS
Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: AR15 Build from 80% lower
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Re: AR15 Build from 80% lower

Great input everybody! Thanks. I'm following the links and will probably be buying the tools and supplies bit by bit. :tiphat:
by ScottDLS
Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:56 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: AR15 Build from 80% lower
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Re: AR15 Build from 80% lower

PriestTheRunner wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:13 pm
eyedoc wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:41 pm A cheap mill works a lot better.
I would have to second this.

The only 'proper' way to do a real 80% lower is with a proper jig, router, and drill.

Jig: 280$ https://www.5dtactical.com/multiplatfor ... 5d-pmj.htm
Router: 165$ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049ZFUK2/re ... vDb0772FQJ
Milling Bits: 45$ (Can handle about 50-200 builds depending on material, so its more like a one off purchase)

80% Lower: 40 - 50$ https://www.5dtactical.com/ar-15-80-low ... -s/109.htm and https://www.80-lower.com/products/80-lo ... ed-1-pack/

Basically you will be paying an extra $490 - 500 dollars to save 10 bucks and a transfer fee off a completed lower, which can be found fairly easily right now for 60 - 200 bucks. If presidents change and things get scarce again, then it could make sense when all lowers are priced like gold blocks, but right now just buy normal lowers and save for future use. IMO

It is kinda cool for the novelty of it, though.
Awesome! Thanks for the links. I’m mostly interested in doing it for the learning experience and because I can (for now). I had fun building up my 2 stripped lowers and accessorizing my store bought AR15s.

I even reactivated my memory from 1986 when the Marine Corps taught me to disassemble an M16 down to the bolt and firing pin. I was in the Navy, but the Marines had the M16s and we had M14s. So they had to issue us some of theirs for small unit rifleman training. We wouldn’t even have gotten that except we were officers. If you think the LTC range qualifications are scary with newbies, you should see Navy small arms quals. :evil2:
by ScottDLS
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: AR15 Build from 80% lower
Replies: 22
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AR15 Build from 80% lower

I've built 2 AR15's with finished lowers from Spike's Tactical. Anyone have experience doing one from an 80% lower? I thought it might be a fun project to build up a "custom" AR-15 from an 80% lower. I have no formal machining experience and would be looking for recommendations on reasonably priced drill press and router that a beginner could use. If I was rich I'd get a Type 07/02 FFL (manufacturer/NFA SOT) and build some custom full auto's...maybe someday. But in the meantime I'll start with finishing 80% lowers with a Dremel and Dewalt. "rlol" "rlol"

Anyone have suggestions where to start?

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