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Cylinder Head
08-26-13, 17:20
Just had the last piece arrive today so this post will serve as the "before" and later this week you will have the "after".

Since John's unfortunate passing I have been wanting to build my own Noveske rifle. I also wanted to take everything I have learned on this site over the last few years and put it into a gun. Here's my best shot.

Specs:
Noveske Gen 2 Lower
Vltor MUR 1A
Geissele Mk1 Mod1 13" Rail
All Cerakoted Tactical Gray by Shadow Ops Weaponry in Longmont, CO.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/F859AFCD-8A82-41B1-98A0-6A286C51C63A-10342-00000B55317E1540_zps165d7f12.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/450A78E4-6DC9-486A-815E-96715CCE399D-10342-00000B5513CB3A46_zps0bef1df3.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/7A31688D-2C88-4116-8A4F-14A33E0A224D-10342-00000B5501C78A85_zpsf59f0415.jpg

Noveske LW SS 14.5" barrel, dimpled by Marvin Pitts and cerakoted Armor Black.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/782EEB8F-A9A2-44D9-AA91-D2459238347E-12945-00000D0D175583D0_zps27b19814.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/2D76E543-998B-49EC-8C48-4F112A3841D2-12945-00000D0D215BB078_zpsa2cd1ad4.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/115FADCD-448F-4F14-9501-1D1825753DA6-12945-00000D0D27853DFC_zpsa252077f.jpg

Everything Else:
BCM BCG
Vltor A5 RE Kit sans stock
Magpul STR
Magpul AFG2 (might just use a hand stop)
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Geissele SD3G Trigger
Colt LPK
Noveske Takedown Pins
Noveske QD plate
Noveske BUIS
Surefire SFMB 556 Brake
Eotech EXPS 3-0 Optic
Still undecided on a light

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/BBD1086C-4E64-411F-9F8A-B8F656B0184E-10342-00000B55E33A9A14_zps9b48c596.jpg
glocktogo
08-26-13, 17:24
Nice! How much does Marvin charge for dimpling and Cerakote on the barrel?
Cylinder Head
08-26-13, 17:29
Nice! How much does Marvin charge for dimpling and Cerakote on the barrel?

It depends on the length, I think this was close to $300 all in for the work. He has a price list that I accidentally deleted.
glocktogo
08-26-13, 17:32
It depends on the length, I think this was close to $300 all in for the work. He has a price list that I accidentally deleted.

Thanks!
jerrysimons
08-27-13, 07:39
Superb! I especially like the grey Cerakote and the rail/MUR combo.

Do you have any concern as to what dimpling does to a barrel's accuracy? 'Gotten a chance to weigh the barrel yet?
NoveskeFan
08-27-13, 08:25
Nice list of parts. Also curious on the weight of the barrel. Looking forward to seeing it assembled and a range report.
Cylinder Head
08-27-13, 08:29
Superb! I especially like the grey Cerakote and the rail/MUR combo.

Do you have any concern as to what dimpling does to a barrel's accuracy? 'Gotten a chance to weigh the barrel yet?

I haven't had a chance to weight it quite yet but I will before it is assembled. I'm not really worried about a decrease in accuracy as KAC utilizes this technique on their precision rifles. This is not meant to be a very long range weapon for me regardless.
Onyx Z
08-27-13, 08:47
Nice! I'm looking forward to seeing this!
Iraqgunz
08-27-13, 09:20
Please remember the rules for posting here. This is not for posting partial pics of AR's.
Cylinder Head
08-27-13, 09:54
Please remember the rules for posting here. This is not for posting partial pics of AR's.

Apologies, I am trying to get it finished today. I got a ittle over zealous when my barrel came back.
TMS951
08-27-13, 15:47
Awesome start. I am looking forward to seeing it complete, but I am happy to see it in process too.
TXBK
08-27-13, 17:00
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/BBD1086C-4E64-411F-9F8A-B8F656B0184E-10342-00000B55E33A9A14_zps9b48c596.jpg

My wife saw this pic, and said, "That looks familiar." Hurry up and turn that box of parts into a firearm.
Knyghtmare
08-27-13, 22:23
My wife saw this pic, and said, "That looks familiar." Hurry up and turn that box of parts into a firearm.

Agreed. I am in the same situation with a similar collection of parts.
Djstorm100
08-27-13, 23:09
Looks good! That barrel sure is different but cool different.
ZINCOGNITO
08-27-13, 23:16
Can't wait to see it put together!
rauchman
08-28-13, 08:00
Nice collection of parts! Should be a great rifle when done. Let us know how it shoots once assembled.

Off topic... I feel for you bro. You move out of NJ to "free" CO. Now, it's like NJ. Ughhhh!
Cylinder Head
08-30-13, 19:43
Rauchman hope all is well buddy.

Here is the finished product along with my KAC.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/E2901440-71D4-4B7C-97AD-09644D43095E-17536-0000112DA466EDEC_zpsaaee41d2.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/7878B659-D8A3-4DA9-99A4-323DD6C6F158-17536-0000112DC05CA10B_zps1b6f3748.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/81F55F34-6A56-4959-8FBA-B886DE5A50C3-17536-0000112DBB86FBAE_zps5e6cd6bf.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/28B772C0-DC50-412B-BE09-6E322020137F-17536-0000112DB6172764_zps49de85ea.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/410BA0F8-F634-43B2-BABB-369EC844C05E-17536-0000112DB071BA54_zpse4470466.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/990D44C5-FB1E-43FF-8327-ABA3C8E6069E-17536-0000112DA99A78C3_zpsa587403d.jpg
Free Agent
08-30-13, 20:02
That's really nice! How much weight did the dimpling take off the barrel?
ZINCOGNITO
08-30-13, 20:17
Bro, I just went from six to midnight! I'm actually building a very similar build using an NSR rail and UBR stock. I actually went to drop it off today but couldn't decide if I wanted tactical grey or tungsten......it's clear to me now! Thanks
Cylinder Head
08-30-13, 20:36
That's really nice! How much weight did the dimpling take off the barrel?

About 7 ounces.
beni
08-30-13, 21:33
Bro, I just went from six to midnight! I'm actually building a very similar build using an NSR rail and UBR stock. I actually went to drop it off today but couldn't decide if I wanted tactical grey or tungsten......it's clear to me now! Thanks

I dropped my rifle off to have my lower, upper, and NSR cerakoted in tungsten last week. I was also trying to decide between the tungsten and tactical grey. I ended up going with tungsten because I wanted the grey to be a little darker. Hopefully mine will be completed next week sometime.
Knyghtmare
08-31-13, 01:53
I dropped my rifle off to have my lower, upper, and NSR cerakoted in tungsten last week. I was also trying to decide between the tungsten and tactical grey. I ended up going with tungsten because I wanted the grey to be a little darker. Hopefully mine will be completed next week sometime.

From what I have come across, Tungsten looks a lot brighter than Sniper Grey. I am in the same boat as you are. It looks to me that Tactical Grey looks like a cross between the two. By that I mean a darker grey with the metalic look as apposed the bluish tint...
Cylinder Head
08-31-13, 02:02
From what I have come across, Tungsten looks a lot brighter than Sniper Grey. I am in the same boat as you are. It looks to me that Tactical Grey looks like a cross between the two. By that I mean a darker grey with the metalic look as apposed the bluish tint...

Which is exactly why I went with Tactical. I was between Sniper, Tungsten and Tactical. Seeing them in person made the difference. These pictures make the Tactical look a lot brighter than it is.
Knyghtmare
08-31-13, 02:55
I dropped my rifle off to have my lower, upper, and NSR cerakoted in tungsten last week. I was also trying to decide between the tungsten and tactical grey. I ended up going with tungsten because I wanted the grey to be a little darker. Hopefully mine will be completed next week sometime.


From what I have come across, Tungsten looks a lot brighter than Sniper Grey. I am in the same boat as you are. It looks to me that Tactical Grey looks like a cross between the two. By that I mean a darker grey with the metalic look as apposed the bluish tint...


Which is exactly why I went with Tactical. I was between Sniper, Tungsten and Tactical. Seeing them in person made the difference. These pictures make the Tactical look a lot brighter than it is.

I messed up. What I meant was Tungsten looks a lot brighter than Tactical Grey, but Tactical Grey looks like a cross between Tungsten and Sniper Grey. You clearly caught my drift though... This is why I am also thinking Tactical Grey is the way to go.
beni
08-31-13, 09:17
Well it should be interesting to see how mine turns out. I don't think I would be disappointed with any of those colors.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
ZINCOGNITO
08-31-13, 09:34
Well it should be interesting to see how mine turns out. I don't think I would be disappointed with any of those colors.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Please feel free to PM with pictures of the finished product. I'm pretty sure Tactical grey is the way to go but I may change my mind.
beni
08-31-13, 12:03
Please feel free to PM with pictures of the finished product. I'm pretty sure Tactical grey is the way to go but I may change my mind.

I should hopefully be able go get some pics sometime in the next week.
Infamous361
09-02-13, 14:23
Amazing looking rifle.
TBomb
09-02-13, 16:18
That is a sweet, sweet rifle, sir. The tactical grey looks a lot lighter next to black than it did in the first pictures you posted. I like it a lot...maybe a little too much...this place is a bad influence :D
Infamous361
09-02-13, 16:19
That is a sweet, sweet rifle, sir. The tactical grey looks a lot lighter next to black than it did in the first pictures you posted. I like it a lot...maybe a little too much...this place is a bad influence :D

Yup! It's a bad influence on my wallet. Ha!!

Where in TX are you from?
TBomb
09-02-13, 19:28
Yup! It's a bad influence on my wallet. Ha!!

Where in TX are you from?

Currently live in Dallas, but I grew up in a small town in central TX. You?
Infamous361
09-02-13, 19:35
Currently live in Dallas, but I grew up in a small town in central TX. You?

Ah I see...I live in Corpus Christi.
1slow01Z71
09-02-13, 20:11
What was the weight of the barrel? Good lookin rifle.
ZINCOGNITO
09-05-13, 11:12
Hello fellow Texans!
Cylinder Head
09-05-13, 11:39
What was the weight of the barrel? Good lookin rifle.

Started @30 ounces and ended up at 24 ounces I believe.
Scrubber3
09-05-13, 14:08
One of the nicest builds I've seen. Good job
Metal_Mania
09-05-13, 14:13
Thats a killer looking build! Congrats!

So, the dimpling on the barrel knocks of 7 oz? I'm curious how much the weight difference between a govt profile, m4 and a dimpled barrel are?
Mr Elbowseed
09-05-13, 14:44
How reflective is the coating? Kinda looks like the bcm jack too me.

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houdini23
09-05-13, 19:40
sick! how about some more pictures in different lighting so we can see color a little better?

thanks in advance.
RHINOWSO
09-08-13, 09:01
Marvin's work is excellent! I haven't had a barrel simpled to two flawless SBR barrel chops...
eodinert
09-09-13, 03:18
You guys sound like you're picking out new curtains.
GlocksInMySocks
09-09-13, 10:23
What was your turnaround time with marvin? I ask because I currently have two barrels with him right now getting the same treatment.
Cylinder Head
09-09-13, 12:20
Four weeks. Cerakote added another week otherwise it would have been three.
ECain18
09-11-13, 19:01
really like the grey cerakote
Kverd_820
09-11-13, 23:03
Love it.. especially the :agree:.
rauchman
09-12-13, 09:22
Evil you are! Every time I see your gear, you make me spend money!!!!

As previously mentioned, very cool setup!
tinkerer
09-14-13, 20:14
What's the total weight on that rifle, if you don't mind me asking.

Also for coating the MUR upper, did you have to disassemble and remove the FA?
Cmm46
09-14-13, 21:03
That looks great! I just started gathering parts for my first build and I also want to have it cerakoted. Love that grey and black.
johnpuga1982
09-14-13, 21:22
Nice rifle.