tp555,

Thanks for the info. I've been trying to find out the differences and no one is talking just saying it is standardized.

robrob,

As far as gunsmithing NFA items there is no difference between Title 1 firearms and NFA. ATF has told me they are treated exactly the same when it comes to gunsmithing.

I think you are right as the protection might only apply to licensed gunsmiths.

The rules definitely only apply to gunsmithing. When it comes to sales, possession, etc I have to follow the rules everyone else does. I can not take possession of an NFA item without a transfer unless it is specifically for gunsmithing and I better have a repair tag written up for it and what is to be done.

I will only be sending in the barrel for the cut, crown and threading, after I get the SBR stamp. The receiver will be kept in my safe and I will take it to a local class III dealer for engraving.
-jd

Here I sit, with a brand new never fired bbl from Shilen cut to 300/221& some brand new Redding 300/221 dies, & I can't help but wonder if I should screw the barrel onto the action& use the dies, or have the chamber touched up to be compatible with the blk. can the dies be tweaked, or should that be an issue?

Disregard this post, it was contradicted by additional info--the additional engraving is required. Rob

You don't have to add any additional engraving for a short barrel rifle/shotgun unless you indicated you would on the BATF Form 1. The gun's original manufacturer, model and serial info is all that's required.

You have to engrave the name, city, and state of whoever is manufacturing the SBR/SBS. If I take a rifle and turn it into an SBR I need to put my markings on it. If an individual make an SBR/SBS on a form 1 they need to engrave their info onto the barrel or receiver.

I'm in the same boat. I sent an email to redding asking about compatability two plus weeks ago and have not heard back. Tried to call last Friday but they were closed (and remain closed till Monday) for Thanksgiving.

As Tom Petty said, waiting is the hardest part....:tongue:

Disregard this post, it was contradicted by additional information.

The BATF has answered this question and you do not have to add any markings to a rifle or shotgun that already has a manufacturer and serial # on it. If you make one from scratch (I've done both), you have to engrave/stamp all your info on it, at least .003 deep and 1/16" in size.