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Posted: 9/23/2005 3:56:56 AM EDT

As the title implies, I'm building a kit based Varmint gun and need a lower receiver. Assuming the basics of reasonable machine work/ fit, 0.154" hammer and trigger pin holes, what's the cheapest or is there a reason not to go cheap? Shipping plays a part in the cost. Some will ship to my FFL for $5, one wanted $20.

JOEKEN has them for $79, many others run around the $100 line.

Posted: 9/23/2005 6:42:03 AM EDT

[#1]

Stag, Mega, Superior Arms, Ameetec, LAR, LCW, and others I can't remember.

All these could be found for less than $100 shipped (+ whatever your FFL charges for a transfer) and are top quality.

I would stay away from Joe Ken.

WIZZO

Posted: 9/23/2005 7:47:50 AM EDT

[#2]

MEGA, STAG, and the like are great lowers and can be had for little $$. I have built quite a few AR's on MEGA lowers with absolouty ZERO problems.

The fit and finish are excellent...

Posted: 9/23/2005 12:17:58 PM EDT

[#3]

go to the ee

and what everyone else says

most will be fine and like wizzo stated i would stay away from joken

Posted: 9/23/2005 2:33:18 PM EDT

[#4]

By far MEGA

Posted: 9/23/2005 3:03:23 PM EDT

[#5]

IMHO - Stag

Posted: 9/23/2005 3:41:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Done one with both a Stag and a Mega. Both were good builds.

JoeKen == NOLA of the firearms world.

wganz
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Posted: 9/23/2005 4:56:20 PM EDT

[#7]

Advice taken.
Gracias.

Posted: 9/23/2005 5:16:53 PM EDT

[#8]

I've used both Stag and Ameetec and have liked them both. Stags are cheap if I get them upstate near where they're made.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:50:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Stag.

Posted: 9/27/2005 8:21:54 AM EDT

[#10]

STAG.............it's made by CMT who makes another top named brand lower. I've built one colt...one rra...and about 12 stags so far.........for the money.........the stags are the best in my book.

Posted: 9/27/2005 12:05:32 PM EDT

[#11]

+1 For Stag Arms, they are the best quality lowers on the market.

Posted: 9/27/2005 1:40:12 PM EDT

[#12]

I don't like Stag lowers....not better then Mega.

Best I've seen is DPMS....other then Armalite and Colt.

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