Which AR-15 billet make to go for??

[LDC1982]

I opted for this for my CSR gun.

[BamBam]

That's a forged lower, not billet as the OP asked for.

[safetyfirst]

Lantac make really excellent rifles for and finish wise, I've got a basic TCR straight pull that does .35" ten round groups with handloads. Very slick. Not cheap though.

[safetyfirst]

For 2k you've got your pick of the bunch. Here's my Lantac Paul took some nice pics of.

The fit and finish and lower to upper fit is incredible, pins slide out like butter but the lock is rock solid, very tight tolerances on the manufacturing. For 2k I'd get the base model and a fancy pants barrel for it. Triggers and dangly bits you can add yourself later whereas barrels are a bit trickier.

[safetyfirst]

bottom right group was at 200yds with some wind.

That's the stock barrel which I found distinctly average with factory ammo but great with handloads. 22.5gn ram Tac 78gn Sierra bullet Seated to max length.

[safetyfirst]

And if you do go for a stock trigger to spend a but more on the barrel, perhaps ask him to smooth it out for you a bit. When I ordered mine I said I'd pop my own trigger in later but the stock one I got with my rifle left like 7 stages of sandpaper followed by a Willis jeep gear change. I've tried quite a few triggers and settled on a hiperfire 24c in the end as they're half the price of some of the other ones and are incredible to shoot, check out their website, very innovative design. PM me if you want UK dealer and I'll dig out his details. Has anyone else tried the hiperfire triggers?

[pwinnall]

Hi,
Do after market bits fit OK to the Lantac? I have heard that not all bits fit to a SGC one.
Where as a milspec one, aftermarket bits fit OK. Or is that just down to tolerances are tighter on a billet and not so tight
Tolerances on aftermarket components? :-)
Thanks for all your input, the lantac looks great ;-)

[pwinnall]

My budget is 2k.ish

Billet upper and lower for £1560-

Hi, forgive my ignorance but is that just for the upper and lower?
Thanks Phil

[AR15]

All proper aftermarket trigger will fit my billet as its within the correct dimensional spec. My receivers are also machined from fully certified 7075T6 ally, so I can prove its metallurgical composition rather than just say its correct, its also properly milspec anodised unlike others that are simply painted. Having the correct alloy composition is vital to getting a perfect anodised finish too and gives us traceability.
I have also designed lower receivers for US companies and LANTAC continues to design and manufacture innovative products that consonantly push the AR15 platform forward.

Just got our new handguards that go with our receivers finished also:



You may also want to take a look at this quick screen grab of our Patent Pending Ambi System that's coming out later this year.


The lower allows you to lock and release the bolt with your trigger finger right in the trigger well area.

This is a shot show reveal that you can have early :) Our lower has enhanced features right now, like a spotfaced takedown that makes it easier to push out the rear pin, a 45degree selector cut, Wire EDM Magwell that is also flared to assist in loading. Our straight pull upper features a smoothed cam pin recess corner and rounded cam pin to reduce friction and wear.

Hope that helps.

[AR15]

This is our latest reduced weight side charging upper. Still retains longitudinal rigidity unlike slotted forged or thin walled uppers that are intrinsically more flexible.