Need some opinions/ advice from some of you "gun hands"

Like mentioned, if the overall thought for an 80% is to have it off the books. You'd be better buying a second hand rifle from some guy in a parking lot. 100% legal in most states (obviously check your laws first). If you aren't paying cash for an 80%, there is a paper trail.

There might be a paper trail that a person bought one, there is no paper trail stating they were successful in their endeavor of building the rifle.