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Posted: 9/17/2014 12:34:08 PM EDT
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Hi, I am new to the AR world but stumbled upon a Gen 1 Noveske lower with a PSA LPK so I thought I'd go for it. I'm looking for an all around AR with a 16" or 18" barrel. I probably will only target shoot but would like to have something to take to the woods and "varmint hunt" if I wanted to. My goal is to keep the rifle as lightweight as possible.
My question is: I like the idea of matching (shades of black, brand) upper and lower but cant afford a built Noveske upper. I have heard good things about the Noveske rail (NSR?), especially that it is lightweight. I thought I could grab a DD lightweight barrel and the Noveske rail and put something together that was quality and looked overall like a Noveske rifle. Anyone have a parts list for what I'm talking about? Does it make sense? Or I could just buy a complete PSA upper and be done with it. I appreciate any input. Thanks. |
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The Noveske rail takes a special wrench for their barrel nut. You either have to buy their wrench, or a 1 1/16 crowfoot wrench.
Some guys have had difficulty getting things to line up properly . You will also need a upper receiver vice block, or reaction rod. Plus a torque wrench. I personally wouldn't buy a PSA upper. And I'd shitcan their FCG. They aren't known for quality. One person mentioned BCM. They make a very good product. 
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| Thanks for the replies. I would probably not trust myself to put together the upper. Maybe the lower. I have a line on a Noveske Vltor stripped upper. If I go for it I guess I'm committing to that route. Part of the fun for me is to try to figure this out (cheaply)... we'll see how that goes. |
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Thanks for the replies. I would probably not trust myself to put together the upper. Maybe the lower. I have a line on a Noveske Vltor stripped upper. If I go for it I guess I'm committing to that route. Part of the fun for me is to try to figure this out (cheaply)... we'll see how that goes. Sorry but Cheap and Noveske Do not go in the same sentence. Aint nothing and I do mean nothing with the Noveske name on it Cheap. Not trying to rain on your parade but as anyone around here can/will tell you.
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The Noveske rail takes a special wrench for their barrel nut. You either have to buy their wrench, or a 1 1/16 crowfoot wrench. Some guys have had difficulty getting things to line up properly . You will also need a upper receiver vice block, or reaction rod. Plus a torque wrench. I personally wouldn't buy a PSA upper. And I'd shitcan their FCG. They aren't known for quality. One person mentioned BCM. They make a very good product. 
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