The Next Level Armament NLX556 AR-15 lower receiver (brand part no. NLX101) starts with a 7075-T6 aluminum forging, which gives a rifle build a strong place to begin without billet pricing. Next Level Armament machines it with tight tolerances while keeping the cost down, and aims it at hunters, target shooters and competition builders. It is a bare lower receiver, so you choose the lower parts kit, grip, trigger and stock that fit the rifle you have planned. Next Level Armament pairs it with its own NLX556 upper receiver, which makes a matched forged set for a first build or a second rifle.

Key Specifications

• Material is 7075-T6 aluminum, the alloy most builders look for when a receiver has to carry a rifle through years of range use.
• Construction starts from a forging, which aligns the grain of the metal for strength before the receiver is machined to final dimensions.
• Weight is 9.6 oz, light enough that the receiver adds very little to the finished rifle.
• The platform is AR-15, so the receiver accepts the standard AR-15 lower parts, grips and stocks builders already use.
• Next Level Armament matches it to its NLX556 upper receiver, so a forged upper and lower can be bought as a set.
• The NLX-LPK15 lower parts kit is offered by the maker as an add-on, which covers the small parts the receiver itself does not include.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a complete lower? No. This is the bare NLX556 forged lower receiver. Next Level Armament sells a separate NLX-LPK15 lower parts kit, and you add the grip, trigger group and stock for the build you want.

What is the receiver made from? It is machined from a 7075-T6 aluminum forging, and Next Level Armament lists the weight at 9.6 oz.

Does it ship to my door? This item ships to the FFL dealer you choose, and your dealer completes the transfer.

Buy the Next Level Armament NLX556 AR-15 Lower Receiver

A forged lower is where a rifle build begins, and this one keeps the cost reasonable without giving up the 7075-T6 aluminum forging underneath. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and look through our other AR lower parts while you plan the rest of the build.