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Posted: 7/15/2015 9:27:04 AM EDT
I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.
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A Stock
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Long range pistol dafuq
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Do a 12.5" 6.8spc for a "mini spr"  supposedly there's only about 100fps difference between a 16" 6.8 and a 12.5" 6.8 ymmv
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.
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Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?
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Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.




Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?



Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.



 
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Don't forget this is a tech forum.
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.


Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 


Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  
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Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.


Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 


Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  


No. but at the same time you can't pull your stock off a rifle and call it a pistol either.
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No. but at the same time you can't pull your stock off a rifle and call it a pistol either.
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Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 


Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  


No. but at the same time you can't pull your stock off a rifle and call it a pistol either.

Why not?
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Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 


Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  


No. but at the same time you can't pull your stock off a rifle and call it a pistol either.

Why not?


Legally speaking, if it is first built into a rifle, it is a rifle for life. If it is first built into a pistol, you can go back and forth between rifle and pistol.
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Legally speaking, if it is first built into a rifle, it is a rifle for life. If it is first built into a pistol, you can go back and forth between rifle and pistol.
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Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  


No. but at the same time you can't pull your stock off a rifle and call it a pistol either.

Why not?


Legally speaking, if it is first built into a rifle, it is a rifle for life. If it is first built into a pistol, you can go back and forth between rifle and pistol.

Oh, I forgot about the first build ruling.
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Lowers don't have to be marked as 'pistol'
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.


Maybe I'm reading this incorrectly but if it has a 16-18in barrel, it will not be a pistol?

Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 


Does it have to be a pistol marked lower then?  It can be set up just like a rifle but have a pistol marked lower and that classifies it as being a pistol for hunting?  

Lowers don't have to be marked as 'pistol'


I know that.  What is classifying this as a pistol in his state?  Is it only that it does not have a moveable stock / has a pistol buffer tube?  I'm not questioning anyone, I just want to know what makes this a pistol in his state.
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Length of barrel can matter in certain states, such as Tenn. where they have length limit and I believe Michigan too.  It's always best to know your state regulations.
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Length of barrel can matter in certain states, such as Tenn. where they have length limit and I believe Michigan too.  It's always best to know your state regulations.
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Length of barrel can matter in certain states, such as Tenn. where they have length limit and I believe Michigan too.  It's always best to know your state regulations.


Yeah, in TN ""Handgun" means any firearm with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12'') that is designed, made or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand."

Though it doesn't make such firearm illegal to possess, nor does it say exactly what such a firearm becomes, it technically would preclude it from being carried via a carry permit, or used as pistol under hunting regs (though AFAIK we don't have any handgun-only seasons or areas here anyway).

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Yeah, in TN ""Handgun" means any firearm with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12'') that is designed, made or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand."

Though it doesn't make such firearm illegal to possess, nor does it say exactly what such a firearm becomes, it technically would preclude it from being carried via a carry permit, or used as pistol under hunting regs (though AFAIK we don't have any handgun-only seasons or areas here anyway).

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Length of barrel can matter in certain states, such as Tenn. where they have length limit and I believe Michigan too.  It's always best to know your state regulations.


Yeah, in TN ""Handgun" means any firearm with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12'') that is designed, made or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand."

Though it doesn't make such firearm illegal to possess, nor does it say exactly what such a firearm becomes, it technically would preclude it from being carried via a carry permit, or used as pistol under hunting regs (though AFAIK we don't have any handgun-only seasons or areas here anyway).

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Interesting.  That's very similar to the Arkansas definition.  Is that in hunting regs?  I don't see it in Tennessee code.
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Interesting.  That's very similar to the Arkansas definition.  Is that in hunting regs?  I don't see it in Tennessee code.
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Some states have handgun seasons.  The length of the barrel is not relevant for a pistol.
 



Length of barrel can matter in certain states, such as Tenn. where they have length limit and I believe Michigan too.  It's always best to know your state regulations.


Yeah, in TN ""Handgun" means any firearm with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12'') that is designed, made or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand."

Though it doesn't make such firearm illegal to possess, nor does it say exactly what such a firearm becomes, it technically would preclude it from being carried via a carry permit, or used as pistol under hunting regs (though AFAIK we don't have any handgun-only seasons or areas here anyway).

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Interesting.  That's very similar to the Arkansas definition.  Is that in hunting regs?  I don't see it in Tennessee code.


39-11-106: Definitions

To my knowledge, it does not show up in any other part of TCA, certainly not mentioned in the main weapons law section (39-17-13xx).

Just that I suppose technically, any statute that has proscription or prescription specifically regarding a "handgun" (like carry with the HCP itself), this could be applied.

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"Handgun" means any pistol or revolver originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand, or any other firearm originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand.





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http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=11123



Anyone have help with the original question?



 
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.
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If you want 5.56 16" and lightweight I would highly recommend Daniel Defense 16" lightweight CHF barrel. Lightest quality 16" I could ever find.

I give this idea credit for being creative and working the loophole.
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If you want 5.56 16" and lightweight I would highly recommend Daniel Defense 16" lightweight CHF barrel. Lightest quality 16" I could ever find.



I give this idea credit for being creative and working the loophole.
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I picked up an extra lower because of a 10.5" 7.62x39 upper I picked up back when the SB-15 had more freedoms.  I am hoping the upper will sell soon, and would like to set the lower up for benchrest/specialty/"longrange" pistol use.  It will probably end up with a 16-18" Grendel or 5.56 upper, but wondering what parts others are using.  I would think weight would make it easier to shoot, but am open to any suggestions.


If you want 5.56 16" and lightweight I would highly recommend Daniel Defense 16" lightweight CHF barrel. Lightest quality 16" I could ever find.



I give this idea credit for being creative and working the loophole.
I've got a 5.45 upper and almost enough ammo for it.  I don't see a 5.56 in my future.  Next will be a 9mm or 22LR, or a 6.5G if I get access to a longer range.





 
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