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4/15/2026 5:55:40 AM EDT
I have a 20" Savage barreled action with an already approved form 1 just waiting to become an SBR.

Can I send ADCO the barreled action, just barrel in stripped receiver, to cut down to 12 inches?

Or do I need to cut the barrel myself to 15" and then send it in to ADCO to get the barrel re-cut/threaded to 12" barrel?

I had read years ago, on the internet, that I had to complete the making of the SBR before having a gunsmith do the finishing work?

Thanks
4/15/2026 7:54:24 AM EDT
[#1]
You have to chop it under 16" first.  Doesn't have to be pretty, just cut it under 16".
I'm no good at telling people what they want to hear when I dont believe it myself :)
4/20/2026 8:44:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bigbore][Edited] [#2]
Originally Posted By bigbore:
You have to chop it under 16" first.  Doesn't have to be pretty, just cut it under 16".
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Is this new?  I have two other barreled actions that have been done by another gunsmith and he never had me do this. I was literally just about to mail it today to you guys.

It is not new, most people just dont know jack about NFA laws.