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Posted: 4/24/2013 6:58:07 PM EDT
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Okay guys, I'm new to the SBR world but got to handle one today at a Class 3 Dealer/ Range and fell in lust with one.
I was briefly explained the whole transfer process, $200 stamp, registering the serial number, and getting the engraving done. I've got a .223 marked DPMS Lower sitting in the safe without any upper at all. What I want to do is to build a .300 BLK SBR and I'm not sure if I have to change my lower to for the engraving part. Here's my questions: Do I have to get a Multi-Cal marked lower for a 300BLK or can I use my .223 marked one? Can I switch out multiple uppers on my registered lower? IE: (11.5" .223,) & (11.5" .300BLK) or do I have to re-register a different lower for each? I don't have any desire whatsoever to put a suppressor on the build, basically what I want to do is be able to switch out between a .223 SBR and a .300BLK SBR on the same registered lower, but the lack of the Multi-Cal mark on the lower makes me hesitant if I can do this or I have to go trade someone my lower. I'm I appreciate your replies in advance. I do have extensive firearm/ shooting/ reloading knowledge already, but I've never dealt with NFA type weapons, and I'm definitely interested into building one. If anyone could e-mail me [email protected] with a detailed answer I appreciate it. Thanks, Jarrod |
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It doesn't matter what the title 1 weapon has engraved on it (other than serial number) when you form 1 it to a title 2 weapon.
If you want both 300blk and .223 short uppers, you may want to start with the .223 since that is how it is engraved anyway. If the 300blk barrel has the caliber stamped on it, that would cover it so at that point it really wouldn't matter. When you form 1 a lower into a sbr, you become the maker and by law you need to engrave the following: name (or trust/corp/etc.), location (city, state), serial # (already there as you can't remove or alter an existing serial #), caliber, and model # Now most people use the serial # and model # of the original manufacture so no further engraving is required there. If you use the same caliber as the original then you are covered there as well. Or if you go with a different caliber and it is stamped on the barrel, the requirement is covered. If the original is marked multi it doesn't help you in any way. Multi is NOT a caliber and is no longer accepted by BATFE. As far as switching uppers, no problems there. Once you have a legal sbr, you can put any upper on you want. Caliber doesn't matter, nor does length. The ATF asks that you notify them if there is a permanent change, but it is not a requirement to do so. Also be warned, once you start down this path, you won't be able to stop. You might as well start setting aside funds for suppressors, because once you have that first stamp it won't be anything to get more! |
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