Finally got to shoot my Noveske-inspired 7.5" SBR

[ZLBubba]

I've wanted an SBR for a long time and about a month ago, my paperwork finally came through. I was lucky enough to get my Noveske Chainsaw lower back in September and filed the ATF paperwork then.

Here are the build specs:

- Noveske Gen2 Chainsaw lower
- Vltor MUR upper
- Noveske SS 7.5" 1:7 barrel
- Noveske BCG
- Magpul UBR, MIAD, and AFG2
- H3 buffer
- Geissele Super 3-gun trigger
- Seekins Quad rail
- Aimpoint Comp M2
- Noveske KX3 flashhider
- Delta P Brevis 5.56 suppressor on the way (should clear the ATF in late summer)

Here she is, my new favorite range toy:

I was worried that the rifle would have cycling issues but it didn't have a single hiccup. As you can see from the pic below, I fired five shots (the first one you can't see because it's off the paper) to get zeroed on the orange bullseye. The next five shots I couldn't see and I was worried that I'd adjusted the CCO the wrong direction. However, after walking up to the target, I got a pleasant surprise. All five shots touching in the black at 50 yards. It's not a long distance, but for an SBR, I couldn't be happier with that little gun. I ran about 200 rounds through it after zeroing my optic and had zero issues with it. I shot Black Hills 75gr and 77gr remanufactured, Federal 55gr, some 62gr green tip, all without a single failure.

 

[SKS Guy]

Sweet rifle, and wow. That's impressive. Which ammo was the 5 shot group with?

 

[ZLBubba]

The Black Hills 77gr remanufactured. That was my go-to 5.56 ammunition, until I got my Dillon 550b anyway. I'm just glad it likes the heavy pills; I've got 3500 75gr and 77gr bullets waiting to be loaded.

 

[K_4c]

One of my close friends runs a SBR novy and she runs like a top. Congrats on a sweet set up!

I'll begin my SBR/form 1 journey at the end of the month... I picked up a scar 16 that's going to get chopped to 10.5"! My Dillon 550b has been a beast as well... loaded 450 rds of 69 SMK's the other night. Well worth the coin.

 

[ZLBubba]

Man, I bought my Dillon 550 last October with all of the attachments. I couldn't have had better timing, which is rare for me.

I tell you, I don't think I'm going to make a range trip without my SBR anymore. I've got two other AR-15s (Frankengun that's a 3-gun rig, LWRC Mod0 SPR) but they aren't as fun as that SBR. It's going to have me slaving over the 550 many an evening to have enough rounds. I'm already looking for an intermediate/advanced carbine class to take it to. This is my first quasi-Noveske build and I'm very impressed with the quality of their parts.

 

[dvdt]

Awesome rifle! I've been toying with the idea of a 7.5" but I was worried about the concussion and the wear it would have on my can. Does the KX3 really help?

 

[ZLBubba]

This is the first time I've used the KX3. It's awesome. One of the shooters in the tactical bay is a novice with carbines. If the concussion, blast, etc. was going to be too much for anyone, it would have been for her. Not only did it not bother her, but she asked to run a few mags through it.

I don't have my Delta P Brevis yet but I spoke to the manufacturers before I ordered it about running on a 7.5". They said the can is made to handle those pressures and should kick ass. Unfortunately I'll be waiting until Aug or Sept to see the can.

 

[dvdt]

Sweet. I might have to check that out. Hope you'll post up a review of the Delta P Brevis once you get it out of ATF jail on this 7.5.

 

[thrusty]

Nice SBR... Did you go the trust route? Did you get the trust name engraved on the lower? I'd like to go ahead and register one of my stripped lowers as an SBR....how do I start?

 

[ZLBubba]

DVDT, I'll definitely write a review of the whole platform once the Brevis stamp comes back.

Thrusty, I did indeed go the trust route and had the lower engraved. I had an attorney that specializes in NFA write up the trust. It cost me $350. That route was the most ass-pain free route for me so the money was more than worth it.

What days are you working at PNTC? If you're there on a Saturday or Sunday, we can take over one of the tactical bays and shoot the shit out of it.

 

[thrusty]

DVDT, I'll definitely write a review of the whole platform once the Brevis stamp comes back.

Thrusty, I did indeed go the trust route and had the lower engraved. I had an attorney that specializes in NFA write up the trust. It cost me $350. That route was the most ass-pain free route for me so the money was more than worth it.

What days are you working at PNTC? If you're there on a Saturday or Sunday, we can take over one of the tactical bays and shoot the shit out of it.

Nice...I've got a NFA trust established already, just have suppressors on it for now.
I'm there just about every Friday doing range supervision - I'll likely be putting in more time on Sat and Sun soon though.
Will also be shooting in the 6/22 LR match - I'll see ya around.

 

[Creature]

I just built a 7.5in AR pistol. I have an AR SBR'd already but I can't carry that in the car . I've found that the pistol buffer tube doesn't hold you back that much. Still very functional, just not as comfortable.

 

[yetigoode2]

Sweet rifle. Now I want an SBR.