AR15 80 Lower
Our selection of AR15 80% lower receivers are designed to work with any AR-15 build kit or barreled upper chambered in 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, or 300 Blackout. Our most affordable forged unit is a crowd favorite, thanks to its bomb-proof 7075-T6 aluminum construction and machinability. Want to kick up the cool factor? Grab a Premium Billet 80% lower and enjoy threaded fittings instead of roll pins for your lower parts kit! It also features an integrated, enhanced trigger guard for added ruggedness and an even easier assembly.
80% Forged & Billet Receivers
Every 80% lower and receiver or frame blank we sell is crafted in the U.S. Every unit is made from mil-spec forged or quality billet aluminum. We even sourced polymer AR-15 lowers for a unique ultralight build! Buying an AR 15 in today’s market can be bureaucratic, difficult, timely, costly – a general pain, if you will. So what’s the fix? Exactly what the name implies: An 80 percent finished lower that isn’t considered a firearm by the ATF, shipped straight to your front door. You’re responsible for finishing that last, easy 20% and turning it into a firearm.
Legal to Buy, Own, and Build Under Federal Law
A nearly-completed AR-15 80% lower is just a chunk of aluminum in the eyes of the ATF and under federal law, it isn't considered a firearm. That’s where you get to have fun: You fabricate the lower receiver, milling it out with a jig and creating your own one-of-a-kind black rifle in the process. The best part? Your finished AR-15 lowers is left unregistered, un-serialized and unbranded. Get an 80% lower receiver and 80% jig shipped to your door and get milling! In a few hours, you’ll be the proud maker of your own AR 15, without paying any FFL fees. You don’t even need to stamp a serial number on it if it’s for personal use.
State Laws May Vary
Contrary to federal law, some states have either restricted or banned the sale, transfer, and ownership of 80% lowers, firearm blanks, and other gun parts. Because of these restrictions, we cannot ship our products to certain states. Please confirm whether your state is restricted on our Shipping & Return Policy before placing an order. We cannot fulfill orders to restricted states if placed.
Read the Full Guide on State and Federal 80 Percent Laws
Live in a restrictive state? Forget the waiting period and paperwork, and enjoy the fun and workmanship of making your own rifle. Every AR15 80 Lower is made to exact specifications and features the same, quality anodized finishes, exterior cuts, and holes you’d find on a finished lower.
Benefits of an AR 15 80% Lower:
- No FFL is required to buy or own one
- 100% compatible with retail AR parts
- Takes as little as 15 to 30 minutes to complete
- Made from quality billet or forged aluminum, or weapons-grade polymer
- Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects and workmanship
- Proudly made, coated, and engraved in the USA
Completing Your AR15 Build
We covered all the parts and topics you need to know to finish your AR15 build once you've cut and drilled your 80% lower:
- How to Build an AR-15 (Complete Parts Guide)
- The 80% Lower Serialization Guide (FAQs and How-To)
- How to Build a California-Legal AR15
DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.