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Here you go, the prices are super cheap right now. Now is the time to buy.


https://www.primaryarms.com/search

Not sure why the link doesn’t take you directly to the lower receivers section so, just use the search feature.

You don’t have to go through the above dealer, just do a search for the one you like most and find the cheapest reseller. The fancier the lower, the more $$$ you will spend. But, you don’t need top of the line to get the job done these days.


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https://www.primaryarms.com/search

Not sure why the link doesn’t take you directly to the lower receivers section so, just use the search feature.
Try this:
https://www.primaryarms.com/MCategor...ower-Receivers
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Opens the same page for me, maybe because I’m on mobile? Idk.


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If I were to start a fantastic build now, I'd try really hard to snag a Geissele Super Duty Receiver Set tomorrow for $157.

Yep, that's more than an Aero or Anderson, but you're worth it.

Another super solid option is the Sionics Gutless Lower Assembly. I took this route with one, and it's a supremely well machined and finished lower.
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If you'd really like a Colt 6900 series, there are options for that as well.

Brownells has the Colt LE6960-CCU upper on sale right now for $515, not including BCG. It should be possible to find a new Colt BCG for around $190. I bought the BCG for mine from Arms Unlimited. In case you don't know, the 6960 was a rifle Colt sold for a while with a mid-length lightweight (but not pencil) profile barrel, shaved FSB gas block under a Centurion Arms 13" M-LOK rail, an ambi safety, and a Magpul SL-S handguard.

In 2017, Brownells was selling complete Colt M4 lower receiver assemblies for $250. It shouldn't be too difficult to track one of these down without paying too much of a markup.

This will give you a close equivalent to the 6960 for a bit over $1,000, which is what basic 6920s now cost.
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If you'd really like a Colt 6900 series, there are options for that as well.

Brownells has the Colt LE6960-CCU upper on sale right now for $515, not including BCG. It should be possible to find a new Colt BCG for around $190. I bought the BCG for mine from Arms Unlimited. In case you don't know, the 6960 was a rifle Colt sold for a while with a mid-length lightweight (but not pencil) profile barrel, shaved FSB gas block under a Centurion Arms 13" M-LOK rail, an ambi safety, and a Magpul SL-S handguard.

In 2017, Brownells was selling complete Colt M4 lower receiver assemblies for $250. It shouldn't be too difficult to track one of these down without paying too much of a markup.

This will give you a close equivalent to the 6960 for a bit over $1,000, which is what basic 6920s now cost.

Thanks much! But I think I do like the concept of me "building" the gun from scratch and picking all the parts (with help from you folks). In that way, I can also give a real nice "big finger" salute to Colt!
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If you want to build it from scratch, then go for it. I will be finishing up a 308 lower on Saturday.

Would you like the lower to have any features beyond what's found on a standard forged mil-spec one, like ambidextrous controls, or do you like the appearance of billet lowers? If ambi is important, I'd choose an LMT MARS-L or Radian's ambi offering. They're not inexpensive, but probably less than an SR-15 ambi lower. I've got no experience with billet receivers.

If nothing non-standard is needed, then LMT's Defender, Geissele's Super Duty, or ZEV Technologies lower would be worthy of consideration.

Aero and Anderson make solid lowers, but I personally wouldn't use one in a fantastic build.
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Well, we are on our way. Two lowers ordered.



1) Anderson Manufacturing - AR-15-A3 AR-15 Stripped Lower receiver


2) Radical Firearms Forged Stripped AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver (RF-FL).


Plus some spare parts including:


1) Geissele Automatics G2S Two Stage AR-15 Trigger .154"




Expect shipping to my FFL in 5 business days. We'll see. But now I have to look at all the other parts, including the uppers.
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Quick Update: Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 win acquired via Gunbroker Auction!





It was touch and go, actually, as these are in very heavy demand. I actually lost the first auction I tried last night. And today, I discovered why.



When you're looking to price the item properly on Gunbroker, pay attention to the "buy now" prices being offered on the system... not just the "initial bid" auction prices. You will, more than likely, be paying the "buy now" price anyway, as that's the going rate for the item in the general market. The item I bid on yesterday kept getting jacked up to the point where it was almost $1400.00, so I let it go. Today, I saw this same model/unit for auction for $1026.00, with about 2hrs remaining in the auction. I bid on it with 20 min. left in the auction. But when putting in my bid I was advised it was "insufficient," and I needed to add more. I did (more than it said on the listing). And I was good for about 5 min. and then I was "outbid." I added a counter bid and was, again, told it as insufficient. I kept bidding until I got the "successful" bid sign again. But, but that time, it had gotten up to $1320.00... which is what I think the merchant wanted to sell it for in the first place.


So don't go by those initial bid prices. Find the same model with a "buy now" price to see what you'll really pay. Simply because I think the merchant has "ghost buyers" that are jacking up the bids to the merchant's desired selling price. And I have to check with Gunbroker because I think some of those bids were "silent" (i.e. not reported on the system) and only known to you when you try to "counter bid" and it comes up "insufficient."



I'll advise once the item is delivered. Next task is acquiring the right FFP scope for it.
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Congrats!!!! Looks awesome can’t wait for you to get it. Nice!!!!!
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