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(08-21-2016, 09:27 AM)Dutz Wrote: Since this turned into a lower conversation.
What is everyone's opinions on billet vs. forged and 7075 vs. 6061 aluminum.
Does strength really matter that much? From what I understand both the 7075 and forged is stronger than their counterparts.
Does anything make a difference in performance and or precision?
Who are the companies to avoid?
Here is a couple of great articles that I have read before I started to build.
As far as who to avoid...with me its the COST! Why pay more for a Brand Named unit when you can buy one of equal quality for less.
Maybe you can even build an 80%'er. I am sure RDA can put a good finish on it for you!
http://www.americanweaponscomponents.com...hats-best/
http://campcreekgunworks.com/billet-vs-forged/
In conclusion, I think that a forged receiver is just as good as a billet receiver. In some ways (structural integrity), it may even be better. It will NEVER be as pretty. For my money, I’d stick with forged. Spend the money that you saved on a better barrel, or a nicer trigger unit than the one you’d planned on. Or better yet, spend it on dinner for the wife. Reward her because she didn’t kill you for buying ANOTHER AR-15…
And since AERO makes A LOT of other lowers/uppers, I tend to stick with them. Other than that, I love my Andersons. I do have a Mega upper but Mega has a higher price tag. One of the last Shot guns news articles listed Anderson as one the the top three lowers. They did not have a Aero in the group. Also that is why I also buy Surplus Ammo lowers since they are usually less expensive and they are made by Aero, they are also right next door to each other. Save the money and buy a better barrel, trigger, scope, or other parts.
(08-21-2016, 09:27 AM)Dutz Wrote: Since this turned into a lower conversation.
What is everyone's opinions on billet vs. forged and 7075 vs. 6061 aluminum.
Does strength really matter that much? From what I understand both the 7075 and forged is stronger than their counterparts.
Does anything make a difference in performance and or precision?
Who are the companies to avoid?
Here is a couple of great articles that I have read before I started to build.
As far as who to avoid...with me its the COST! Why pay more for a Brand Named unit when you can buy one of equal quality for less.
Maybe you can even build an 80%'er. I am sure RDA can put a good finish on it for you!
http://www.americanweaponscomponents.com...hats-best/
http://campcreekgunworks.com/billet-vs-forged/
In conclusion, I think that a forged receiver is just as good as a billet receiver. In some ways (structural integrity), it may even be better. It will NEVER be as pretty. For my money, I’d stick with forged. Spend the money that you saved on a better barrel, or a nicer trigger unit than the one you’d planned on. Or better yet, spend it on dinner for the wife. Reward her because she didn’t kill you for buying ANOTHER AR-15…
And since AERO makes A LOT of other lowers/uppers, I tend to stick with them. Other than that, I love my Andersons. I do have a Mega upper but Mega has a higher price tag. One of the last Shot guns news articles listed Anderson as one the the top three lowers. They did not have a Aero in the group. Also that is why I also buy Surplus Ammo lowers since they are usually less expensive and they are made by Aero, they are also right next door to each other. Save the money and buy a better barrel, trigger, scope, or other parts.
What is everyone's opinions on billet vs. forged and 7075 vs. 6061 aluminum.
Does strength really matter that much? From what I understand both the 7075 and forged is stronger than their counterparts.
Does anything make a difference in performance and or precision?
Who are the companies to avoid?
Here is a couple of great articles that I have read before I started to build.
As far as who to avoid...with me its the COST! Why pay more for a Brand Named unit when you can buy one of equal quality for less.
Maybe you can even build an 80%'er. I am sure RDA can put a good finish on it for you!
http://www.americanweaponscomponents.com...hats-best/
http://campcreekgunworks.com/billet-vs-forged/
In conclusion, I think that a forged receiver is just as good as a billet receiver. In some ways (structural integrity), it may even be better. It will NEVER be as pretty. For my money, I’d stick with forged. Spend the money that you saved on a better barrel, or a nicer trigger unit than the one you’d planned on. Or better yet, spend it on dinner for the wife. Reward her because she didn’t kill you for buying ANOTHER AR-15…
And since AERO makes A LOT of other lowers/uppers, I tend to stick with them. Other than that, I love my Andersons. I do have a Mega upper but Mega has a higher price tag. One of the last Shot guns news articles listed Anderson as one the the top three lowers. They did not have a Aero in the group. Also that is why I also buy Surplus Ammo lowers since they are usually less expensive and they are made by Aero, they are also right next door to each other. Save the money and buy a better barrel, trigger, scope, or other parts.