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Posted: 3/23/2008 1:40:54 PM EDT
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I would like to surprise my son and purchase a lower and then help him build a .223. I know nothing about which lower to purchase and I only want to take on the project if we can build one at a nice savings over a factory rifle. I read the how to guide but what would it cost to build one and which lower would you recommend I start with? Price? Where to order? Thank you |
First let me say your a kick ass dad, let me know if you need another son . As far as lowers go, they are all pretty much the same. Some are finished a little nicer then others but any quality lower will work(Vulcan, hesse blackthorn = crap). Mega, Noveske, Anvil Arms, Spikes, Stag , Superior , RRA and dpms are just a few that have good feedback. I personaly have some superior arms and anvil arms lowers. Since this is for your son why not make it that more special and get a Anvil Arms of Spikes tactical lower and get it engraved with something. As far as cost, it will roughly end up around the same except you will be able to choose your parts for the build instead of just getting what the manufacture gives you. Besides building the AR will give you some quality one on one time with your son and give him some sense of accomplishment and how the internals work as well. This way he/you know how it went together if something breaks or goes wrong you can fix it. Hope this helps in a way, maybe give you something to start with. Hunter121 |
Heres a few links to good companys that will take care of you and not screw you over. Average price for a striped lower is around $100+/- or so depending on which one you want. I picked up my Anvil Arms lowers for $115 with two engravings and I could'nt be happier. Anvil Arms Del-ton Spikes rbprecision Rainier Arms Pretty much any of the forum sponsers are good to go and will take care of you. Just start clicking ad links and searching around. The lower will have to be transfered to your FFL and you will most likely have to pay a transfer fee. I pay $20 for mine to be transfered. |
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Thanks for the advice. I managed to make a good deal on ordering three of the Stag Arms lowers. Shipping was only $10 for all three which is a help for us Alaskan's! Still waiting to hear back from Anvil for a shipping quote as I might put a couple more in the safe "just in case". |
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