Which AR-15 would you choose - Noveske or POF
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Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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The POF is not REALLY an AR15 - it's a different rifle. So that means Noveske! 
Oops, nevermind; congrats, you're gonna love it!
Oops, nevermind; congrats, you're gonna love it!
Yep... Still have to jump the the ATF hoops but at least the ball is now rolling. I also have a N4 upper that is on order, and I have no idea when that will ship and neither does Noveske. But the reciever is the important part, I can wait a while longer for the upper...
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i would buy an slr grail if i had the money.
Noveske RECON
Several years ago, I wanted to put together a solid general purpose carbine.
So for that build I went with Noveske's 16.1" RECON upper, 1/7 twist SS barrel, 5.56mm MOD O chamber, LaRue rails, and other goodies. Problem is, ... this Noveske shoots so good I'm now in the process of SPR-ing it - well, sort of - with Leupold 3.5-10x, Geissle DMS trigger, bipod and Vltor EMOD stock.
Here's what the Noveske looked like set up as a GPC (well-worth the money, in my opinion):
Before a training class ...
During class ...
FWIW, I've found that in the long run it pays to avoid going "cheap" on your carbine (or component parts) and related gear.
Several years ago, I wanted to put together a solid general purpose carbine.
So for that build I went with Noveske's 16.1" RECON upper, 1/7 twist SS barrel, 5.56mm MOD O chamber, LaRue rails, and other goodies. Problem is, ... this Noveske shoots so good I'm now in the process of SPR-ing it - well, sort of - with Leupold 3.5-10x, Geissle DMS trigger, bipod and Vltor EMOD stock.
Here's what the Noveske looked like set up as a GPC (well-worth the money, in my opinion):
Before a training class ...
During class ...
FWIW, I've found that in the long run it pays to avoid going "cheap" on your carbine (or component parts) and related gear.
That is a nice looking rifle there!!!
You just cannot beat a Noveske firearm. Maybe its the M249 machine gun double chrome lined barrels, polygonal rifling that gives you an extra 20-40fps, smooth running dependable actions, Noveske Switchblock availability, world-class fit and finish (you can't get that with a GI production gun), or maybe its just because its the most accurate M4/AR platform that you can own.
Or maybe its just all of that in one package. Of course the price tag is there but you get what you pay for.
You just cannot beat a Noveske firearm. Maybe its the M249 machine gun double chrome lined barrels, polygonal rifling that gives you an extra 20-40fps, smooth running dependable actions, Noveske Switchblock availability, world-class fit and finish (you can't get that with a GI production gun), or maybe its just because its the most accurate M4/AR platform that you can own.
Or maybe its just all of that in one package. Of course the price tag is there but you get what you pay for.
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agtman:
I have a carbine set up almost exactly like that, except I'm running a TA31 ACOG instead of the Aimpoint/magnifier setup. The Noveske Recon has got to be the best GP carbine barrel on the market. Nothing like having a carbine barely 3 inches longer than a standard M4, but every bit as accurate as a designated marksman rifle, eh?
I have a carbine set up almost exactly like that, except I'm running a TA31 ACOG instead of the Aimpoint/magnifier setup. The Noveske Recon has got to be the best GP carbine barrel on the market. Nothing like having a carbine barely 3 inches longer than a standard M4, but every bit as accurate as a designated marksman rifle, eh?
" ... every bit as accurate as a designated marksman rifle, eh?"
Shooter88:
Got back late on this one, but you're right about the RECON's accuracy.
What was intended as a 16" GPC is easily treading into 18" SPR territory - and that was before I added a Geiselle SSA trigger. (SSA was available; DMS wasn't).
What it probably needs now is something along the lines of a Leupy 3.5-10x and maybe the Vltor EMOD I just received for another build.
Not sure if a bipod would make it too heavy, but maybe the extra weight doesn't matter if it's role is going to shift from a super-accurate GPC to a dedicated SPR/coyote slayer.
Shooter88:
Got back late on this one, but you're right about the RECON's accuracy.
What was intended as a 16" GPC is easily treading into 18" SPR territory - and that was before I added a Geiselle SSA trigger.
(SSA was available; DMS wasn't). What it probably needs now is something along the lines of a Leupy 3.5-10x and maybe the Vltor EMOD I just received for another build.
Not sure if a bipod would make it too heavy, but maybe the extra weight doesn't matter if it's role is going to shift from a super-accurate GPC to a dedicated SPR/coyote slayer.
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Haven't seen one in person, but I like the concept. It has three settings; suppressed, unsuppressed, and off. The idea being to reduce the amount of gas in the system when using a can (which normally increases backpressure and therefore puts more gas back into the system) or shut the gas off completely to try and be more quiet or retain the empty case.
The only way to get one, AFAIK, is installed on a barrel, and the N4 barrels have to be installed in an upper.
One thing I'd like to do is some accuracy/velocity testing with it.
I'll have to talk to John about possibly getting my hands on one of his uppers with a switchblock but I have quite a few other projects on hand right now.
One thing I'd like to do is some accuracy/velocity testing with it.
I'll have to talk to John about possibly getting my hands on one of his uppers with a switchblock but I have quite a few other projects on hand right now.
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