they can't even interpret the law properly, and then have the nerve to tell me I can't do what I want when it's perfectly legal
All things considered, its rather hard to say what you can do without infringing their rights when no one can say what their rights are.
You have not proven your interpretation of the law is correct any more than we have proven our interpretation is correct. You keep saying "it is perfectly legal," when one poster says there IS an issue, and one poster says "maybe."
Enough about that, we could argue forever and I am tired of it. Maybe we can just agree to disagree?
Douglas barrel blank = $150 It's a hunting rifle I want.
Turning & Chambering Service = $150.00
Barrel Extension = $15.00
A3 Upper Receiver = have it
Enlarging Ejection Port = do it myself
Gas Block & Gas Tube = have it
Bolt & Bolt Carrier = $125.00
Charging Handle = have it
Handguard = have it
Magazine = $32.00
Assemble myself.
Grand Total = $472.00
Just some additional things to consider:
Where is the person doing the turning and chambering service going to get the reamer. If it is only for you, how much would it cost? $150-$200? When having a gunsmith prepare a "wildcat" cartridge, they pass the cost of the reamer along to the customer. Is the gunsmith going to know what size gas port to drill to assure proper and safe functioning of the rifle?
How about your time spent on labor, your opportunity cost. You have above multiple hours of your time, say you make $20/hour, the labor cost would be in the $100-$150 range total? 5 to 7 hours spent ordering, assembling, tweeking the barrel extension, testing to assure safe pressure and operation, etc.
Finally, and most importatnly, how about the liability coverage that is included in the AA 6.5 Grendel upper. You would not have that with your "clone." If it blows up in your face, who are you going to collect damages from?
I have enjoyed this debate with you. I took offense at N-A-L's comments when he got personal over at the other board, but you have kept things in a professional tone. I have learned something here as well. This is what debate is all about, and I guess that is why I prefer THR to the other boards. Everyone here seems to take THR and it keeps this place fun.
Again, good luck with your project, whatever you decide to do, and be safe. We need as many people on our side as possible. Be sure to get out and vote this Nov, if Kerry get elected all this AR talk might just be a moot point, and WE DONT WANT THAT!!!