AKB-23 (BRN180) "L85"

Aly and Kaufman LLC

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$864.99
SKU:
AKB-23-brn-L85

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Product Overview

*2-26-26 Batch 3 is fully shipped!!

Parts for the next batch are being machined now.

 


We are a small team, Please have your FFL of choice email a copy of their license AND order number to alyandkaufman@gmail.com or attach a copy during checkout it will greatly help with timely fulfillment of orders.

 

AKB-23 compatible with Brownells BRN180 upper receiver Gen 1-2.5 (upper NOT included unless purchased separately)

Our dedicated bufferless bullpup lower with removable endcaps allow seamless fit with uppers from multiple manufacturers (coming soon) to create a bullpup system with many possible configurations.

The AKB-23 receiver is machined from aircraft grade aluminum billet coated with MIL-A 8625 Type III hardcoat anodizing or Cerakote over anodizing.


Features

  • Accepts STANAG standard magazines.
  • Swappable triggerguards
  • Crossbolt safety
  • Milspec single stage trigger
  • Nylon polymer magwell
  • Slim or extended buttpad
  • Ambi front and rear QD sockets
  • A2 pistol grip

 


What’s included:

Complete "Ready to go" AKB-23 lower receiver.

Cheek piece/hardware, and rounded triggerguard.

Optional L85 style handguard

Optional L85A2 style scoop charging handle

Optional Extended buttpad (black) for 16” uppers. "required for non-NFA 26" OAL"

Optional Brownells BRN-180® 18.5" Gen2.5 .223 WYLDE Complete Upper Receiver. (ETA Nov)

18.5 BRN180 Product Link

(We have a batch of 18.5" uppers on the way ETA NOV and the option to get more on a special order basis)

 

Instructional videos AKB-23 playlist

User Manual AKB-23 User Manual 

 

****Please select your generation of BRN-180 upper!!****

If you purchased a "Gen2" recently it is probably a Gen2.5, see the picture for reference. 

 

Gen 1 uppers will require slight trimming to the handguard/rail retainer, contact us after purchasing for more information.

 


Must ship to FFL (please upload ffl copy if available or include name in comments)

All NFA rules apply!

Certain configurations will create an SBR and require NFA registration.

BRN180 16” with buttpad extension meets 26” OAL 

BRN180 16” with permanently attached muzzle device that adds 2" past muzzle meets 26” OAL

BRN180 18.5” meets 26” OAL with no buttpad extension.

L85 style rifle handguard requires 7 Mlok slot rail (standard on 16" & 18" BRN180), Carbine length handguard for 6 slot rails coming soon.

 

Upper and non-listed accessories not included unless selected as an option.

 

Production model pictured

 

General advisements:

*AR grips with extra tang may not fit.

*When attaching accessories to the handguard M-lok slots, avoid using screws with Loctite, as it can easily strip the polymer slots. Use screws without Loctite for best results.

*Handguard with 16" barrel my inhibit use of certain suppressor mounts.

 

Reviews

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  • 5
    Akb23 review

    Posted by Bill on 5th Jun 2025

    Great product, great customer service too! The lower is high quality and nice finish too, finally got to the range and put a handful of different type mags through it, zero issues and the trigger was a pleasant surprise, not bad for a bullpup at all. Such a fun kit, if you’re on the fence about buying one, do it! You won’t be disappointed!

  • 5
    Realization of a Dream

    Posted by Sebastian on 23rd Apr 2025

    It's the closest thing to the UK's... controversial... service rifle the American consumer has ever been offered, with the benefit of being better in every way than what either Enfield or H&K could cobble together for the original - fit, finish, and functionality are excellent. Whether you've lusted after the unobtanium that is the L85 because of Battlefield, CoD, or seeing British troops on CNN circa 2003 - the AKB-23 kit delivers.

  • 5
    L85 / SA-80

    Posted by Matt Anderson on 21st Apr 2025

    What is coolest about this kit is that it’s not just a shell or some sort of add on. This kit is an actual lower receiver ready to toss on your BRN-180 upper. You can tell a lot of time went into engineering these kits. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a conversion kit this nicely done. No jagged edges, no cheap feeling. Absolutely awesome and worth the price tag to get yourself a one of a kind bullpup.