300 Blackout vs 9mm Parabellum

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 29th 2021

The AR-15 is equally capable of chambering 300 Blackout and 9mm Parabellum. Both cartridges can function as supersonic and subsonic loads with short barrels. Both can be effectively suppressed when loaded as subs. Both provide similar AR configurations to accomplish this. So, 300 BLK is a pretty …

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The Fundamentals of Marksmanship

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 27th 2021

We talk a lot about building ARs from scratch. But what good does that new rifle or pistol do you, if you can't effectively send those rounds downrange? If you're a new shooter or builder, chambering that first cartridge and pulling the trigger can be intimidating. It's not embarrassing to admit …

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The Best AR-15 Calibers By Purpose

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 1st 2021

Which AR round should you pick for home defense? For competition? For hunting and general purpose? There are loads of cartridges that now fit in the average black rifle. Picking the right one for your needs is critical. While 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington are great "do-it-all" cartridges, new loads l …

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The Best AR-15 Upgrades

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 11th 2021

You just finished putting together your first AR-15. Or, maybe you simply bought a "retail" rifle that came fully assembled. Either way, it's probably a good shooter. Good, but not perfect. The AR-15 platform's been developed for decades and it remains one of the most popular rifles sold in Am …

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.

Commercial vs. Mil-Spec Buffer Tubes

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 2nd 2021

You've heard the phrase way too many times now: "Mil-spec." It's mostly a buzzword but it still plays a role in actual rifle and pistol specifications. Most notably, buffer tubes. They're officially called receiver extensions. But what's the difference between a commercial and mil-s …

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.

6.5 Creedmoor vs. 308 Winchester

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 24th 2021

6.5 Creedmoor has become a staple in the AR's niche-caliber community. While it first started as a match load for long-range shooting in typical bolt guns, it's earned favor as an alternative to the (what some call 'archaic') .308 Winchester that the AR platform was originally developed around. T …

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.