Choosing an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Stripped Lower Receiver Vs 80% Lower

By Chad Myers 80 Percent AR15 Lower Receivers AR-15 Lowers Middlebury, IN - -(Ammoland.com)- When building an AR-15 from the ground up there are numerous options to choose from, especially when assembling individual AR components. Whether building a carbine style or rifle length AR-15, modularity really boils down to personal preference. What you may want to take time to consider is if you want to use a stripped lower or an 80% lower receiver for your AR-15 build. Stripped Lower Receiver or an 80% Lower It’ no secret 80% AR-15 lower receivers are growing in popularity. If you’re not familiar with the difference between an 80% lower and a stripped lower, let’s explain. An 80% lower receiver is an unfinished lower. Meaning it is approximately 80% finished in the overall milling process. 80% lower receivers do not require a copy of a Federal Firearms License to purchase, but do require the purchaser to “drill and mill” the lower in order to install the trigger control group. Although there are federal and state regulations pertaining to the manufacturing and distribution of firearms, the BATF does make exceptions for the 80% lower receiver.



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