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Old 07-01-2013, 4:23 PM
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Default Any leads on 80% lowers?

I've been scouring this (and other forums) to get ready to do my first AR build. I have a pretty good idea of what I want, which includes custom engraving on the lower.

So, I am looking for a raw 80% lower (forged or billet), that doesn't have ANY engraving on it. I plan to have it engraved, then mill it out, then anodize it. Any tips/leads/suggestions? I don't want to have my pants pulled completely down over the price and back ordering is fine, provided I can get this century.

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Are you near Sac? I know Dr-Death has a sale going on lowers for $99 plus free milling. I would contact him
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Are you near Sac? I know Dr-Death has a sale going on lowers for $99 plus free milling. I would contact him
Do you have a link for this? $99 and free milling?
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Try vaderspade for quality lowers plus custom engraving
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Do you have a link for this? $99 and free milling?
Tell em Pitbull30 sent ya! I guess I should elaborate. I didn't use his machine, but I have bought from him. Super fast shipping. Enjoy.

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Try Ares Armor, I hear great things...........
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I placed an order last week, got em today

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Last I checked, Rifle Gear has a few 80% lowers in stock.
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Thanks for the tips! I'm in Oakland.
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Friend of mine has a bunch in stock, toss me a PM.
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Riflegear has em...
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I got one from elemental arms during fathers day sale. I think it was about 130 shipped. Looks and works great. I just don't like the bolt release pin and screw. But the lower was perfect and lpk fit perfect. They shipped sameday i paid.I would buy another one bit I'm broke.

Also fps products.com has stealth 80% lowers in stock and has blend for $79.99ea if you buy 3 or more. Also a discount code "ar80"
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Take a look at these. $70 each. Might be more like a 90% since the rear step is already milled out. I bought some a couple weeks ago. LPK fit good. Upper was nice and tight. Magwell was broached perfect. All mags released. In spec as far as i could tell.

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C4Charlie had a gb going for 67.50 plus shipping. Really good guy
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C4Charlie had a gb going for 67.50 plus shipping. Really good guy
Yep, getting mine from Charlie. Getting some custom work done with him as well. Can't wait to get it done .
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i think metal dog tactical in San Jose got some in...although i think it's 6065 forged aluminum, not the standard 7075-T6
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2 weeks ago i got about #20 lowers 7075 forged shipped for $82 each... check the for sale section.
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LOL! Nice, I was eating and I did a spit take!
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KE Arms has plenty of 80% Billet Lowers in stock and ready to ship!
KE-15 80% lowers!
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Ammo Bros has a ton of these for 99.99

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Shem,

I have 2 anodized 80% lowers that I bought in the AIMSMALL group buy. I would sell them for what I paid, I think it was $210 for both? I'm in Antioch.
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contact ace4 he has a tactical machining 80% raw lower. 130$
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Go to the commercial forum on this site. There are several advertising. I bought 2 anodized from DIY Armory, he also has plain. Or try CNCMILLGUY. He is near Modesto and has plain 80's and will teach and rent you time on his mill to finish. Once you look at that forum you'll see that you have many choices. I also have Polymer 80's on order. There are a couple of vendors for those aas well. Check out the Phantomfinisher posts as they will engrave as well.
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Colfax just shipped my order...however, it was order back in Feb? (Can't quite remember)
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I am looking into buying my first 80% lower as well. do you guys think a Type III Hard Anodized Billet AR- 15 80% Lower 7075-T6 for $200 is a little too much? Free shipping as well.
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whats the price range for 80% lowers?
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I got mine for $67.50 but they go up all the way to $200.
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DIY armory is having a sale until 7/13, raw 80%'s are 99.99, and anodized are 119.99.

There is a thread on here somewhere.

Edit: that's for forged, not billet.
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DIY armory is having a sale until 7/13, raw 80%'s are 99.99, and anodized are 119.99.

There is a thread on here somewhere.

Edit: that's for forged, not billet.
That's where I got my anodized units. CNCMILLGUY's mill did a great job. Shipped USPS 2nd day. If you pay $200...don't.
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