Gunner Asch wrote:
On Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:04:40 -0500, Richard
wrote:

On 4/8/2013 11:19 PM, Steve W. wrote:

Could you machine one out of a stainless steel block?



Already been done. There are a few companies that already sell stainless
lowers.

I did one out of 416 just to see what it took. It will be the only one I
ever do as well. It machined very well but even when I thinned areas
down to reduce weight it's still pretty hefty. Does make the .308 a lot
nicer to shoot though. I have been tossing around the idea of making one
out of steel though. Thinking of areas like the sides of the mag well
for skeletonizing...

Anyone with a mid sized mill can handle the job. If you buy some guides
you can even use a good drill press!



What does that do to the weight???


It would center it nicely..and by the time folks get done putting all
the lasers, launchers and other sundry bull**** on them...shrug...a
steel lower really wouldnt be noticed too much.

I enjoy watching clowns with laser sights at the range. They are good if
you have a spotter and are trying to tame flinch.