AR 80% Lower Receivers

Our billet lowers can be ordered in 6061-T6 aluminum (or 7075-T6 option when available) in the raw, or finished as bead blasted, black anodized or cerakoted.  Our website features three styles of available receivers including the standard shape, a LightWeight (LW) version plus a skeletonized 80 lower.  There are additional options available so you can order a customized 80 percent lower for your next rifle or pistol build.

Special Note: Many customers have been asking us “Are 80 percent lowers illegal now?” The 2022 ATF 80% lower receiver laws (Rule Change) has had no impact on our business since at this time we’re only selling ‘Receiver Blanks’ as defined by ATF – and per ATF guidelines our 80 percent lowers are not serialized. We will continue to feature our 80% lower receivers which are not banned now and are still legal to buy in most states – and we will expand our product offerings such as mating uppers as we move forward. Thanks to all of our customers for your continued support.

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.308 80% Lower Receivers

What is an 80% Lower Receiver?
Unofficially referred to as a “receiver blank” by the BATFE, an 80 percent lower is an incomplete piece of stylized aluminum that requires simple machining and drilling of the FCG (Fire Control Group) pocket which holds the hammer, sear, and trigger assembly in order to complete. Unlike a serialized firearm receiver it is not required to be transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer so it can shipped directly to your home or business.

Why is it called an 80% Lower vs Receiver Blank?
Actually that can be answered in a few ways so our first thought would be the “why” of it being called an 80% receiver, and that’s simply because it takes about 4/5 of the time to machine an 80 versus building a complete serialized lower from a forging. This of course is different for billet lowers because all of the faces have to be machined from the billet aluminum block, so the billet version takes much longer to 80% versus complete – more like 95 percent of the time versus a complete lower.

The ATF established the term “receiver blank” because the name 80 percent lower was a bit open to interpretation. For instance, manufacturer A might build an 80% lower with the rear take-down lug pocket already machined, and manufacturer B does not. And yet, both manufacturers refer to the part as an 80 lower receiver even though they are at two different stages of completion. The ATF doesn’t like this situation so they call them receiver blanks with the specific definition that it can’t have the FCG area machined, or any holes or dimples for the pin and safety holes. This definition defines a boundary not to cross, and as far as we know no one does.

What Law Says its an 80% Lower vs 100% Complete?
Actually that’s a good question, and the simple answer is that there is no specific law establishing what is an 80% receiver, and what is complete. Per 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3)(C), the GCA defines the term “firearm” as:

(A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) …

The operative words here being “may readily be converted”, and that’s it. The ATF made the “determination” that a receiver blank is where the FCG area is not machined or drilled, and not a specific law. We’re not sure how they established that line not to be crossed, and they could change their minds next week (or August 19th). We just elect to not ask questions and fully comply to make things easier in the long run.

Are 80 Percent Lowers Legal to Own and Build?
Per the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) Yes in every state in the U.S., it is legal to build your own firearm for personal use as long as you can legally own a firearm. However, some states such as New Jersey have “Assault Weapon” bans in place so you can’t build a firearm that meets those criteria, but you can still build a pistol or a 10/22. There are some localities in the country where 80% Lowers have been banned altogether. We’re not sure how that works in real life because its just a lump of stylized aluminum or polymer. We suggest that you seek legal counsel if residing in one of these commie outposts.

Is a serial number, FFL or transfer needed to complete the 80 lower?
You do not need a FFL to make any number of firearms intended for your own use, nor do you need to do a transfer to yourself when completed. You are not required to engrave a serial number or any other information but should consider doing so per this detail from the ATFs website:

Individuals manufacturing sporting-type firearms for their own use need not hold Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs). However, we suggest that the manufacturer at least identify the firearm with a serial number as a safeguard in the event that the firearm is lost or stolen. Also, the firearm should be identified as required in 27 CFR 478.92 if it is sold or otherwise lawfully transferred in the future.

Source: atf.gov/qa-category/receiver-blanks

How do I Complete and/or Finish an 80% Lower?
You can complete a lower receiver and do not need to have an expensive milling machining in order to do it. An 80% lower jig is one way to finish a lower in conjunction with using a hand router and/or drill press. A drill press type jig is less expensive but takes longer to complete the lower, and router jigs can be much faster but typically cost more. You have to be patient with either method to finish the lower to the needed specifications.

You can purchase an 80 lower in the raw which is deburred only straight off the CNC machine, do the needed milling and drilling to complete it, and then apply a finish coat as desired. Or you can order one that is already finish coated with either black anodizing or cerakote. But be aware that after you mill and drill the lower to complete it, you will need to reseal the areas of exposed aluminum to prevent possible corrosion.

Are bulk or volume discounts offered?
We offer a bulk discount when you buy a 10 or more lowers – and it will not show the volume discount with the add to cart button but ONLY when in the cart to finalize purchase.