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2/20/2015 9:13:33 PM EDT
Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?
2/20/2015 9:17:19 PM EDT
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Because its the ATF.  They do whatever they want.    




2/20/2015 9:25:47 PM EDT
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Because you are building it as a specific caliber, given that an SBR by definition must have a short, rifled barrel.

When Mega manufactured the lower and sold it as an unbarreled receiver it had no caliber, so the multi was acceptable to the ATF at that time.
2/20/2015 9:32:21 PM EDT
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Because you are building it as a specific caliber, given that an SBR by definition must have a short, rifled barrel.

When Mega manufactured the lower and sold it as an unbarreled receiver it had no caliber, so the multi was acceptable to the ATF at that time.
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Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?

Because you are building it as a specific caliber, given that an SBR by definition must have a short, rifled barrel.

When Mega manufactured the lower and sold it as an unbarreled receiver it had no caliber, so the multi was acceptable to the ATF at that time.


Interesting
2/20/2015 9:45:48 PM EDT
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The "multi" Mega uses on their lower is legally meaningless. They could not put "multi" on the gun at all.
2/20/2015 10:19:05 PM EDT
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The "multi" Mega uses on their lower is legally meaningless. They could not put "multi" on the gun at all.
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Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?

The "multi" Mega uses on their lower is legally meaningless. They could not put "multi" on the gun at all.

Next thing you're going to try to tell me is the PISTOL engraved on one of my Mega lowers is also meaningless.
2/20/2015 10:27:34 PM EDT
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Because you are building it as a specific caliber, given that an SBR by definition must have a short, rifled barrel.

When Mega manufactured the lower and sold it as an unbarreled receiver it had no caliber, so the multi was acceptable to the ATF at that time.
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Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?

Because you are building it as a specific caliber, given that an SBR by definition must have a short, rifled barrel.

When Mega manufactured the lower and sold it as an unbarreled receiver it had no caliber, so the multi was acceptable to the ATF at that time.


Can't you have multiple uppers of different calibers for a registered  SBR lower? Can't you have a 5.56, a 300BLK, and a 6.8 upper for your Lower? You can for a 16" + rifle or a pistol.
2/20/2015 10:37:06 PM EDT
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Can't you have multiple uppers of different calibers for a registered  SBR lower? Can't you have a 5.56, a 300BLK, and a 6.8 upper for your Lower? You can for a 16" + rifle or a pistol.
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Yes. But, "making" (Form 1 = Application to Make and Register a Firearm) is a one time act, and you can only make it to a specific single caliber. You can configure it however you want after the fact, regardless of length (barrel <16" or greater than 16") or caliber.
2/20/2015 10:39:42 PM EDT
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Next thing you're going to try to tell me is the PISTOL engraved on one of my Mega lowers is also meaningless.
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Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?

The "multi" Mega uses on their lower is legally meaningless. They could not put "multi" on the gun at all.

Next thing you're going to try to tell me is the PISTOL engraved on one of my Mega lowers is also meaningless.


I engraved "GAU-8" on my Colt 6920, but it still only shoots 5.56mm. Thus I am hesitant to engrave "Phased Plasmo Rifle in the 40 Watt Range" as it does not seem to work?
2/21/2015 2:15:20 AM EDT
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Next thing you're going to try to tell me is the PISTOL engraved on one of my Mega lowers is also meaningless.
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Why can't I put "multi" on a F1 but Mega can put "multi" on a lower?

The "multi" Mega uses on their lower is legally meaningless. They could not put "multi" on the gun at all.

Next thing you're going to try to tell me is the PISTOL engraved on one of my Mega lowers is also meaningless.



Heeey now, I've got a Mega pistol lower...and it was 4473'd as a pistol as well. Don't tell me it's meaningless!!!!      Maybe Mega did build it as a pistol...then disassembled it, refinished it, and sold my FFL the lower. Every think about that tough guy?    
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