Butler Creek folder & 16 inch bbl. too short?

[p35bhp55]

Somewhere in my head is the notion that folding rifles have to measure 26 1/2
inches long when folded. I put my BC Ultralite bbl. in my folder and try as I might it comes up 25 1/2. I am very unhappy with the bbl anyway and am shopping for a replacement. I have 2 questions, first am I crazy or is the 26 1/2 really a leagal minimum. Second if I got this bbl.http://www.hornetproducts.com/ViewProduct.asp?ModelNumber=901512 could you open up my folder and bed it in? I know it's silly but the folder is my 4 wheeler gun of choice.

[NavArch]

I found federal references [in the context of sentencing guidlines] to rifles with an overall length of "less than 26 inches", but could not find the code that states the exact nature of the offense [I'm not a lawyer]. I do have a memory of a federal minimum overall legth restriction. Since you would be only 1/2" off the 26" length, have you considered permanently installing a slightly longer flash hider or muzzle brake?

Looking at my mini with folding BC and stock barrel (no hider or brake), mine has an overall length of 27 15/16". I had planned to reduce the barrel from 18.5" to 16.25". With your "heads up" on this, I'll also keep the overall length issue in mind as well.

[gundoc]

Legal minimums are 16 inch barrel with an overall length of 26 inches for rifles. As for opening up the stock, I think the BC stock is solid enough to open the barrel channel without hitting a hollow spot.

You could permanently add a muzzle part, or add an appropriate length spacer under the butt pad. Since you're thinking of a new barrel anyway, you're on the right track with a longer one.

[NavArch]

Gundoc - Thanks for the professional input. I should have left well enough alone and waited for your reply. :D