Thanks for the heads up on the lee dies
Pete should be able to save the barrel, there have been numerous threads on saving demilled barrels lately
From what I've heard about Pete, I bet he can.
Changing subjects, what's the consensus/view about ordering a part--say an operating rod through ebay--from Europe. Safe? Legal? I understand a license is needed for a gun--but what about one part through the mail? Phil
touchy subject it depends on the seller most will not ship to the US, many Americans will not take the chance of purchasing and getting mixed up with the govt, both prudent thoughts. license is required for parts also
there is another school of thought, there are thousand upon thousands of packages going though customs, the chances of getting caught are like winning the lottery.
your on your own on how to proceed
From my research, it is a machine gun part. Therefore under us law, illegal to import unless licensed to do so.
I have decided not to mess with it as the risk of a felony is too great and not worth it.
The most of the spare parts for BD44 and BD38 is soon available for the US marked. Waiting for one more shipment, and it will be possible to get parts online in USA.
Does this mean single items such as the metal buttstock ferrule, front sight post and gas block will be available for purchase?
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The most of the spare parts for BD44 and BD38 is soon available for the US marked. Waiting for one more shipment, and it will be possible to get parts online in USA.