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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:26:44 AM EDT

Looking for a new stripped lower, looking for something forged that either doesn't have a logo or is something different.

I'd love a seekins forged but I can't find one. I'm not interested in Aero, the last one I bought had issues, I've had a couple Spikes and while they're great, I want something else.

Upper will be a BCM 16" with FSB.

Posted: 8/8/2017 11:51:57 AM EDT

[#1]

Aero Makes spikes...

what was wrong with your aero lower?

something different?

Mega
Nodak Spud

Posted: 8/8/2017 11:55:45 AM EDT

[#2]

Alexandria pro-fab from aim surplus.

I don't have one, but I haven't read anything negative about them.

You can probably find a no-logo spike's lower on gunbroker.

Posted: 8/8/2017 12:11:55 PM EDT

[#3]

$60 shipped to your FFL, email if ya want one

[email protected]

ANDRO STRIPPED LOWER

Posted: 8/8/2017 12:20:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Mega is the nicest forged lower available, IMHO.

Posted: 8/8/2017 12:42:32 PM EDT

[#5]

MEGA!

Its kinda like MAGA!

But for reals, their lowers are really nice.

Posted: 8/8/2017 12:59:30 PM EDT

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Aero Makes spikes...

what was wrong with your aero lower?

something different?

Mega
Nodak Spud

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Bolt catch holes were misaligned, had to be reamed and an oversized pin used.

Posted: 8/8/2017 1:23:59 PM EDT

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Bolt catch holes were misaligned, had to be reamed and an oversized pin used.

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Why didn't you talk to Aero?

Posted: 8/8/2017 1:37:48 PM EDT

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Why didn't you talk to Aero?

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Aero would have taken care of it for you.

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:13:25 PM EDT

[#9]

SanTan Tactical, anyone?

Give them a look. Very nice, and you can order them sans logo.

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:22:39 PM EDT

[#10]

http://www.rangetool.com/store/

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:34:29 PM EDT

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I've been leaning towards these guys with the blank one.

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:41:10 PM EDT

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Why didn't you talk to Aero?

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Simple, I could fix it myself and I wanted to get it up and running instead of dicking around with sending it off.

Never said they wouldn't fix it, I'm sure they would have replaced it without question.

It definitely didn't go together like my other spikes lowers - trigger pins were extremely tight too. My LPK was a BCM enhanced so I don't think that was the issue.

Regardless, not picking up another Aero.

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:43:22 PM EDT

[#13]

I think this was stated, but I thought Aero is the OEM for Spikes Tactical.

Posted: 8/8/2017 3:31:24 PM EDT

[#14]

What about these lowers?

SPARTAN

Posted: 8/8/2017 3:56:39 PM EDT

[#15]

http://www.specializedtactical.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=96

Seekins...

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Seekins_Precision_SP15_Forged_AR15_Lower_Receiver_p/skn-sp15lower.htm

Posted: 8/8/2017 4:32:12 PM EDT

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http://www.specializedtactical.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=96

Seekins...

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Seekins_Precision_SP15_Forged_AR15_Lower_Receiver_p/skn-sp15lower.htm

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Not in stock.

Posted: 8/8/2017 7:01:58 PM EDT

[#17]

those range tool ones looks pretty nice. how would they compare to say "Aero" or "PSA" stripped lowers in terms of quality? Never heard of them before

Posted: 8/8/2017 7:19:15 PM EDT

[#18]

Im very happy with the looks of my Vorn lower. It's something different.
Haven't shot it yet but it went together fine.

It is forged, no logo and less weight as a bonus.

Lima 2

Posted: 8/8/2017 8:14:22 PM EDT

[#19]

MEGA and don't look back!

Yg

Posted: 8/9/2017 12:15:05 AM EDT

[#20]

Splunkinoob.

I had help with my first lower build recently, we used an AERO lower with an LWRCI LPK . This one below. Good learning experience. We had to clean up the trigger guard some with a Dremel and a couple of the pins I was told were pretty tight but it turned out pretty good and locks up tight with an LWRC Upper. Was able to get a couple mags through it the other day and it ran good. Did you have any issues with your trigger guard install with those BCM LPK ?

https://www.lwrci.com/p-456-deluxe-lower-parts-kit.aspx

Posted: 8/9/2017 1:00:48 AM EDT

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Splunkinoob.

I had help with my first lower build recently, we used an AERO lower with an LWRCI LPK . This one below. Good learning experience. We had to clean up the trigger guard some with a Dremel and a couple of the pins I was told were pretty tight but it turned out pretty good and locks up tight with an LWRC Upper. Was able to get a couple mags through it the other day and it ran good. Did you have any issues with your trigger guard install with those BCM LPK ?

https://www.lwrci.com/p-456-deluxe-lower-parts-kit.aspx

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Trigger guard was fine - never had a problem with a Bcm kit outside of the Aero lower.

Posted: 8/9/2017 1:05:18 AM EDT

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I think this was stated, but I thought Aero is the OEM for Spikes Tactical.

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they are, as well as many others

Posted: 8/9/2017 3:39:05 PM EDT

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I think this was stated, but I thought Aero is the OEM for Spikes Tactical.

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Wouldn't Spike's get the raw forgings?

It sounded like OPs problem was later in the manufacturing process.

Posted: 8/9/2017 8:11:22 PM EDT

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Looking for a new stripped lower, looking for something forged that either doesn't have a logo or is something different.

I'd love a seekins forged but I can't find one. I'm not interested in Aero, the last one I bought had issues, I've had a couple Spikes and while they're great, I want something else.

Upper will be a BCM 16" with FSB.

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So...between the dozens of arfcom vendors, the EE, the internet and gun magazines....you can't seem to be able find a lower for yourself ??

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Posted: 8/9/2017 10:30:14 PM EDT

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So...between the dozens of arfcom vendors, the EE, the internet and gun magazines....you can't seem to be able find a lower for yourself ??

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Find me a forged seekins in stock, then talk.

Posted: 8/9/2017 10:32:07 PM EDT

[#26]

Some people spend way to much thinking and not enough time doing...

Posted: 8/10/2017 2:33:16 PM EDT

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those range tool ones looks pretty nice. how would they compare to say "Aero" or "PSA" stripped lowers in terms of quality? Never heard of them before

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I bought two a while back, built one into this: very happy no issues with the lower at all, I also have a rifle built with an aero lower, and 2 spikes Crusader lowers, no issues with any of them....I DID have an issue with a aero upper I bought from Monmouth, but it was replaced with no hassles at all, and the replacement is on this Crusader lower built rifle[second pic]

close up of Crusader lower:

Posted: 8/10/2017 10:44:40 PM EDT

[#28]

I just bought an Alexandria Pro Fab lower from Aim last week.

Looks good, went together fine. I like the no rollmark look.

Posted: 8/14/2017 8:31:12 PM EDT

[#29]

I have a Range Tool lower and love it. Very solid, easy build and no issues. I really like the no-rollmark look.

Posted: 8/15/2017 11:57:52 PM EDT

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Wouldn't Spike's get the raw forgings?

It sounded like OPs problem was later in the manufacturing process.

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I think this was stated, but I thought Aero is the OEM for Spikes Tactical.

Wouldn't Spike's get the raw forgings?

It sounded like OPs problem was later in the manufacturing process.

No. Spikes isn't an actual manufacturer. Like many other company's in the AR game, they have parts made for them by actual shops per the specs/prints they provide.

Posted: 8/16/2017 10:59:38 AM EDT

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I have a Range Tool lower and love it. Very solid, easy build and no issues. I really like the no-rollmark look.

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and Mike at RangeTool is great to deal with as well.......

Posted: 8/17/2017 9:43:48 PM EDT

[#32]

If you're looking for something different, grab a KAC stripped lower. I love mine and it's something not everyone and their brother will have. Plus, I love the SR-15 markings and Knight's crest rollmark.

Posted: 8/19/2017 9:13:38 AM EDT

[#33]

get a Mega forged lower with the tensioning screw to remove slop between upper and lower.

Posted: 8/19/2017 10:31:20 AM EDT

[#34]

Dsg arms have Mega forged lowers on sale for 85.00. That's a great price for a great lower.

Posted: 8/19/2017 2:04:25 PM EDT

[#35]

I just bought a Noreen U/L set. The billet lower was $39.95 at Brownells and the uppers from AIM @ $49.95. The overall U/L fit and finish is exceptional! Lower receiver markings are quite muted but there. Note that there is no Forward Assist on the upper. I will build a 6.5 Grendel!

Posted: 8/19/2017 2:13:21 PM EDT

[#36]

I have 3 upper/lower sets from Noreen, they are nice sets, but be aware they are 6061 and not 7075. Some people don't like the 6061 sets.

Posted: 8/19/2017 3:45:39 PM EDT

[#37]

I agree, yet I have read pros and cons, but for shooting at the range I feel they are fine and I prefer the feel/weight.
I wonder why billets are typically made from 6061?

Posted: 8/19/2017 5:02:07 PM EDT

[#38]

http://www.mckay-ent.com/ar-15-a2-lower-receiver.html

No logo. Simple.

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:33:29 AM EDT

[#39]

Nothing wrong with a 6061 billet set for most people's uses.

Posted: 8/20/2017 12:09:24 PM EDT

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I agree, yet I have read pros and cons, but for shooting at the range I feel they are fine and I prefer the feel/weight.
I wonder why billets are typically made from 6061?

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Because 6061 cuts like butter compared to 7075.

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:11:21 PM EDT

[#41]

Hundreds of thousands of the first M16's that went to Vietnam were 6061 and they worked fine, the reason the Military changed the specification on the M16 was not due to it being soft. It was a corrosion issue that came up in the wet environment in which war was being fought. 7075 handled the wet/hot environment much better than the 6061.

Posted: 8/20/2017 5:34:23 PM EDT

[#42]

Thanks DaveP1

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:44:47 PM EDT

[#43]

Anderson

Posted: 8/21/2017 2:45:05 AM EDT

[#44]

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http://www.mckay-ent.com/ar-15-a2-lower-receiver.html

No logo. Simple.

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Nice lowers but they have been out of stock for the longest time.

Posted: 8/22/2017 6:14:16 PM EDT

[#45]

Shoot me an email I'll check tomorrow and see if we have any of these left without a logo. [email protected]

Stripped lowers for $29.99 (Free shipping 5 or more)

Posted: 8/22/2017 7:03:42 PM EDT

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Shoot me an email I'll check tomorrow and see if we have any of these left without a logo. [email protected]

Stripped lowers for $29.99 (Free shipping 5 or more)

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What a deal. You can't beat a stripped lower for $30. And buy from RTB with confidence. Great company to deal with. Excellent selection, prices, customer service, and ship times.

Posted: 8/23/2017 12:07:20 AM EDT

[#47]

A lower is a lower is a lower. Pick one from a good known company with e graving you like.
Aero, Mega, Spikes, Knetic, Anderson, PSA and others mentioned all are GTG.

Posted: 8/23/2017 9:23:28 AM EDT

[#48]

I believe a key to a good lower is the U/L fit but mainly the accuracy in the machining and placement of the holes etc.
A few years back, Shotgun News ran an evaluation (AR15 Lower Shootout) on ten lower brands a couple years ago. If I recall properly, CMMG and the Anderson were rated highly. If you want a copy, shoot me your e-mail and I'll send you the PDF.

Posted: 8/23/2017 10:24:10 AM EDT

[#49]

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Shoot me an email I'll check tomorrow and see if we have any of these left without a logo. [email protected]

Stripped lowers for $29.99 (Free shipping 5 or more)

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dang, like DANG that's a good deal... I know you can't tell who the mfger is that makes them for the differing companies, but it says it will be from a 14 brand "pool"... do you mind listing the brands so I can get a grasp on if I've had experience with them before? If they're solid I'd be in for 5 of them (you can't have enough lowers)

Posted: 8/23/2017 7:21:53 PM EDT

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dang, like DANG that's a good deal... I know you can't tell who the mfger is that makes them for the differing companies, but it says it will be from a 14 brand "pool"... do you mind listing the brands so I can get a grasp on if I've had experience with them before? If they're solid I'd be in for 5 of them (you can't have enough lowers)

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I can get you a better list tomorrow. Off the top of my head: Adams Arms, Huldra, etc.

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