What Are Your Favorite AR Receivers?

[smittyb]

Did you read my original post?

I just bought a Compass Lake Engineering barrel and headspaced bolt. That’s pretty crazy money.

I’ve built many AR’s, this one will be absolutely better than I can shoot.

Yes, I sure did.
My reply was not necessarily directed to you. You will notice that unlike this post, I did not quote you in my previous post(s).

 

[TreyG-20]

Noveske, LMT or as you said Larue. The heart wants what the heart wants.

 

[London]

Noveske, LMT or as you said Larue. The heart wants what the heart wants.

Check out the group Learning Maching Together on Facebook. LMT has REALLY sunk in quality.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Buy a blank from any name since 99.4 are all made from about three different places. Have it marked with what ever name or Billboard you like.

 

[easy rider]

I have to go along with it being more of what put in it than the receivers themselves. I like Aero myself for uppers and lowers, but then I splurge a bit more on triggers and bolts.

 

[TxRiverman]

I have an AR built with a CLE upper. Super accurate rifle .6-.7 5 shot groups.

 

[TxRiverman]

V7 AR10/SR25 Parts

Get high-end AR-10/SR-25 gun parts made from high-end metal alloys.

www.vsevenweaponsystems.com

 

[TxRiverman]

Also if you can find the Seekins SP10 builders kit, that would be a good one to do

 

[Big Green]

Also if you can find the Seekins SP10 builders kit, that would be a good one to do

Good call on Seekins, didn’t think about them.

 

[xkon]

Good call on Seekins, didn’t think about them.

I'm a fan of the billet Seekins lowers. Is it worth an extra $200 in features over an Anderson lower? Probably not. But does come with ambitious bolt release, built in trigger guard, and looks damn nice.

SP223 Gen2 Billet Lower Logo

<p><strong>SP223 Lower Receiver </strong></p> <p>Specifically designed for serious tactical shooters, the SP223 has features not found on standard AR lower receivers that significantly improve handling and performance. The S

seekinsprecision.com

 

[Lead Belly]

So forged or billet (or poly for uberlight) is the real starting point, then go to features from there.

Anybody have hi-round count billet care to chime-in on long term durability? Any holes egging or such?

 

[Nicholst55]

I've built several on Rock River Arms uppers and whatever brand name lowers were available. I don't recommend $30 Anderson lowers, but I have used them without any problems. The companies that marketed some of the lowers that I've built on (and still have) have since gone out of business, but the lower soldiers on.

 

[RedArmy]

I usually go with Aero, PSA, Colt etc., never had any issues. If on the other hand you're looking for something really unique then consider SLR Rifle Works, I use their hand guards and accessories. Their machine work is second to one, I'm talking zero tool marks. I love nice machine work!

Thinking about building a 308 using their upper and lower set.
https://slrrifleworks.com/slr-b30-ambi-billet-receiver-set/

 

[TxRiverman]

If you want super high end for that barrel, check out JP Enterprises. https://jprifles.com/1.2.7_Receivers.php?menu_select=GSK

 

[tekiwap]

BCA…FTW!

 

[Eastexasrick]

Aero, 7075-T6 forged.

 

[London]

For the money, Expo Arms lowers are very hard to beat, since they're made by Zev. Primary Arms did extremely good work picking the mfgrs for their in-house brand offerings.

 

[cycleguy2300]

I need an upper and lower receiver set for a new build. I have rail and barrel already.

Compass Lake Engineering decided to scale back their business and let folks know a few weeks ago. I’d always wanted one of their barrels and when they posted that, I messaged them asking about a barrel if they had any left when they finished their orders in que. They got back with me a week or so later and let me know he had one close to what I wanted. It’s a 22” Kreiger with the hybrid Wylde/CLE chamber, .936 gas block, bead blasted finish and had him match a bolt to it.

I already have a rail I like that is 17.75” which will look good with the LONG barrel.

What receivers?

I shoot my run-and-guns on a Rock River and a PSA. One is a pistol, one a pinned and welded rifle and both are impeccably reliable and accurate in rain, dirt, mud and even after swimming with them going through ponds.

I'm sure more expensive ARs are "nicer" but a good trigger, bolt/BCG and barrel is all you need for 99% of actual performance and reliability.

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[cycleguy2300]

Save your money and spend it on a quality bolt and barrel.
The lower holds the FCG and controls. That’s about it.

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[zackmars]

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