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Preban vs Postban Firearms

Babalooie
I'm relatively new to this business. I recently purchased a Postban Springfield SAR-8. What's the difference, other than the fact that my gun has a cast aluminum receiver? (Yeah, I screwed up)
What can I do to it and remain legal?


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  • nmyers
    Nah, you didn't screw up. You got just what you wanted. It's a quality gun, & should give you lots of shooting pleasure for many years. And, don't sweat the receiver; lots of modern guns are designed for the use of aluminum receivers when the receiver is not a stressed part.

    But "do" something to it? Now, THAT would be screwing up. There's no value in adding "semiautomatic assault weapon" features to a post-ban rifle. Trust me, you will never need to attach a bayonet to your rifle. Change parts on your SAR, & you will end up with a Mixed Parts Mongrel. It won't be a "pre-ban", and it won't be an all-original "post-ban"; it will be a parts gun. It is what it is; it will never be an H-K 91.

    Neal
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  • Babalooie
    Sorry, I didn't state this properly.
    I really don't know the difference between a pre- or a post- ban firearm. I have no desire to add a bayonet, but I hear there's something about counting the number of American made parts vs those made in another country. Is that right?
    Also, if I used this rifle to go hunting, is there a magazine size restriction?
    And, I hear there's something about having a one piece stock vs a two piece version with pistol grip.
    I'm concerned of breaking the laws. Is there somewhere I can find this information posted? Can I contact ATF and get this information, or is there another place?
    I don't mean to cause problems, just want to maintain my law-abiding status.

    "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
    - Friedrich Nietsche
    "Only the strong survive."
    - Jerry Butler
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  • nmyers
    I think I understand.

    The number of US-made parts in a military-style weapon is of concern to the manufacturer, & to those who want to modify a weapon but want to avoid having it classified as a "semiautomatic assault weapon". You really don't need to worry about these, as your rifle is completely legal as far as the federal govt is concerned. If you want to get into the details, go to the BATFE website: www.atf.treas.gov or get a copy of Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide (ATF P5300.4).

    ATF doesn't regulate hunting. That's up to your local state/county administrator. In some areas you can't hunt deer with a rifle, and/or your mag size is limited.

    Neal
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  • Babalooie
    Thanks. This was very helpful & it put my mind at ease.

    "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
    - Friedrich Nietsche
    "Only the strong survive."
    - Jerry Butler
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