I say the same to anybody who's interested in SBR's. YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR TAX STAMP FIRST! Up to 10 years and $25,000 isn't worth having something "cool". Having the paperwork in the process doesn't count either. You STILL can't have the rifle (upper) assembled at all. Period! Until you have that stamp back from the ATF. THAT'S THE LAW!. LE or not.......BATFE doesn't care or discriminate. Before I got my first stamp back, I was even concerned about having the barrel in my possession. Technically, (if they want to) they can claim that you can assemble it anytime you want......and then go on your shooting spree (since we all know that SBR's make you crazed and extra violent).
I've built multiple SBR's to date. BUT.....that's with 2 registered lowers (one 5.56 and one 7.62). I've got two more 5.56 lowers in the paperwork process with the ATF right now. Mainly, for other short uppers I've already put together. Granted, once you register at least one lower......you're ok (for the most part).
Total, I think that I've got about 6 SBR's (HEY.....I've been going through a phase alright?). And every one of them was waited for patiently. You just can't rush the ATF.
Again.......................10 years and $25,000. It ain't worth it for a 6 to 10 month wait.
I'll get down off of the stump now.