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Member Section => Building America's Rifle => Topic started by: Majer on January 13, 2017, 12:01:24 PM

Title: 80% lowers?
Post by: Majer on January 13, 2017, 12:01:24 PM

Has anyone built a rifle using a 80% lower? Midway has them for $40.00 so I ordered one.Will see how much of a job it is to do,Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Jim Kennedy-ar154me on January 13, 2017, 12:04:25 PM

It is NOT hard at all. More of just assembly of parts. Once you have the parts in hand it didn't take but a few hours and I was being extra SLOW to not mess anything me. Also Midway and a lot of other people have put good videos out on youtube and at Midways site. Just check the headspace when done.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Big Frank on January 13, 2017, 02:13:27 PM

I checked a few places that sell the jigs you need for $300-$350 plus it works best if you have a drill press and vice if you don't have a milling machine. It's possible to use a router with the jigs too. It's more work than I want to do and you can buy a complete ready to use lower for half the price of the jigs.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Majer on January 13, 2017, 03:37:15 PM

I have a friend with a milling machine,I have a couple good vices and a drill press.I was just wondering if it was possible without using the jig,Guess I'll have to wait to see what comes with it.Or see if I can rent the jig somewhere.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: TAB on January 13, 2017, 06:11:45 PM

if you have access to a mill you will be fine.   while you don't need a jig it will help.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: PegLeg45 on January 14, 2017, 04:20:20 PM

https://www.andersonrifles.com/product/andersons-80-jig/

http://www.80percentarms.com/products/80-ar-15-jig

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Big Frank on January 14, 2017, 09:44:01 PM

Those jigs are way cheaper than the others I saw. It pays to shop around.

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Majer on January 15, 2017, 08:41:24 AM

Thanks Peg,I bookmarked those to order once I get the lower .

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: Majer on January 19, 2017, 10:28:52 AM

I ordered the jig,I'll post pictures of the finished product when done...If I remember  ;D :o

Title: Re: 80% lowers?
Post by: PegLeg45 on January 19, 2017, 11:07:01 AM

Quote from: Majer on January 19, 2017, 10:28:52 AM

I ordered the jig,I'll post pictures of the finished product when done...If I remember  ;D :o

Definitely interested in the process. I have entertained the idea back when lowers were high priced.
I am still interested just from the gunsmithing/tinkerer/DIY aspect.