RRA lower question. First build.

pitbud5

February 02, 2011 20:15

Looking to put together my first ar from scratch. Going to get RRA lower and go from there. I've noticed some listed as LAR-15 and some just as lowers. Is there a difference? Are all RRA's lowers capable of 5.56 and .223.? If a better lower for cheaper is available let me know also!?!?

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  goldeneagle76

  February 03, 2011 02:34

  Look into Stag if you want to stay with a name brand. If you don't mind having a quality lower with a less known name, look at EssentialArms.com. I have two of there lowers and they are very good quality. You can get them for $88 from their website as long as you have your FFL send them a copy of his license.

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  cpermd

  February 03, 2011 03:21

  RRA is fine
  Any AR15 lower will handle 223 and or 5.56.Shop around.
  
  CP

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  tsr1965

  February 03, 2011 04:24

  Any AR-15 lower will work, with any ammo that will fit thru the magazine well. another good AR-15 lower is Spikes Tactical. They do have nice stuff.
  
  Best

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  CDMead

  February 03, 2011 04:46

  I've used CMMG, Stag, Essential Arms and Aero Precision with no troubles.
  
  I've heard to stay away from Hesse, Vulcan and Blackthorne.
  
  BTW - 5.56 or .223 has to do with the chamber in the barrel more than the receiver. I've seen lower receivers made out of plywood as there isn't a lot of stress there (not that I suggest or recommend a lower from plywood).
  
  Also, some receivers are marked "MULTI" for the caliber designation, and some people like them better when building up a non 5.56 rifle. Aero Precision is one of them. I think Spike's had one too, but I don't specifically rememeber.

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