The Right (and Wrong) Way to Install an AR-15 Foregrip

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 27th 2024

Your AR-15's probably more accurate than you. But you can mitigate your skill issue and increase your accuracy by installing an utterly simple and proven device: The forward grip. A quality foregrip improves accuracy through better control of the muzzle, which also provides good recoil mitigation. B …

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Do You Need to Break in Your New Barrel? (Yes, Here's How)

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 15th 2024

Finished building your custom AR-15? Bought a new barreled upper or an all-new rifle? Trying to maximize your accuracy and land some sub-MOA groupings at the range? Then you've got to follow the steps below. Why You Should Break in Your BarrelSure, you've bought plenty of things that came with …

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.

Common Myths & FAQs About The AR-15

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 9th 2024

The AR-15 is one of the most popular firearms bought, sold, and built by gun owners in the United States. Tens of millions of rifles, SBRs, and AR-type pistols are in circulation -- and it's because of its popularity that Eugene Stoner's invention has been riddled with plenty of myths and false. AR- …

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.

The Top AR Build Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 6th 2024

Building an AR-15 is easy ( here's how!). You don't need to fabricate any parts, and virtually all parts of the upper and lower assemblies can be put together with standard tools available to the average gun owner. But putting together an AR-15 the right way requires avoiding some common -- and …

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.

How to Dimple Your AR-15 Barrel For Your Gas Block

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Oct 29th 2024

If you were looking up how to build an AR-15 upper, or how to install a new gas block, you might've come across this topic: Does your AR-15 barrel need dimples for the gas block's set screws? What is dimpling, anyway? Let's cover it.What Are AR-15 Barrel Dimples?Barrel dimples are small indentations …

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.

AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups: What Steel & Finish is Best?

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Sep 24th 2024

Long gone are the days of just buying a generic phosphate-coated, "mil-spec" bolt carrier group. Dozens of combinations of new steels and coatings have hit the market. But some steels and coatings might not be ideal. Others provide genuine improvements in bolt life, reliability, and ease of clea …

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.