Yup, been doing the same thing myself. If you are getting into the old mil-surplus, get your 03 C&R FFL.
http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/vie...ab2d37beca2e07
http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/at...16-notice.html
Will pay for itself in 1 buy. Only costs $30 for three years.