From Brownells . . . The newest version of the popular Brownells BRN-180 upper – chambered in the 7.62X39 intermediate cartridge – is in stock and shipping now. The new upper offers the same adjustable piston gas system and folding-stock compatibility as previous BRN-180 uppers but combines them with the globally available 7.62×39 cartridge made … Read more
I’ve been working with the Brownells BRN-180 in various forms for quite a while now. I remember when it was first introduced at SHOT Show and the first versions seemed to handle pretty nicely. I’ve now had a long time with the platform and these are my results at the 5,000 round mark. The major … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIeOkclR5xU Two years ago Brownells launched the first of their Retro Rifles line, a series of ARs that are faithful copies of old school Eugene Stoner designs. While not technically part of the Retro Rifles collection due to some modern deviations from the originals, Brownells new BRN-180 upper and lower receivers pay homage to … Read more
Yesterday at Range Day, we got to shoot Brownells’ way-too-fun and popular BRN-180 upper on their newly announced BRN-180 lowers. They’re out with two types: 100-036-374 BRN-180 Forged Lower Receiver Replicates appearance of original AR-180 lower Integral Picatinny Rail segment for easy folding stock or brace install Accepts most modern mil-spec AR-15 components $129.99 retail … Read more
After debuting to widespread approval at January’s SHOT Show, Brownells is following on the BRN-180’s successful launch with the new BRN-180S short-barrel upper. It’s designed to drop right onto your mil spec AR lower (assuming you’ve gotten ATF approval and paid the requisite tax, if you’ll be using it as a short barrel rifle). If … Read more
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