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Extreme Recycling - Want a new AR lower, but can't afford it? No problem. Just collect soda cans and make one. Everybody loves getting new guns. Unfortunately for some of us, they are just aren't in the budget. If you don't have the cash for a new AR, you can always just start collecting soda cans. No, you don't sell the cans; you melt them down and make your own AR. Meet Jared of Gun Craft 101, this is how he likes to recycle his aluminum. Jared starts out with a bunch of aluminum cans, melts them into ingots, then...

AR manufacturers have opened up the doors for the many home AR gunsmithers or someone just looking to replace a spring. If you want to save money or want a higher quality parts than the stock AR, then have a look at some kits below. Selecting the right AR lowers can be a chore or for some its a fun hobby to put together an optimized AR. Some of these below ranges from mil-spec to weird G.I. Joes solutions. We’ve dove into some high end gear and junk alike to give you the top lowers in the market. Brownell's MOE...