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11/19/2006 3:40:07 PM EDT
I am looking at getting my 1st SBR here and need a little help.  I know about the ATF paperwork but I have questions about the actual rifle.

I am looking at a John Noveske 10.5" barrel.  What would be the best route?  I am probably picking up a new AR here next month (A3 style) and will probably put a EOTECH on it.  Would it be "easy" to just replace the barrel later with the 10.5 and handguards or is there a lot more into it than that?

The barrel alone is around $250 but they do sell complete uppers to around $1100.  I know nothing when it comes to SBR's, only that I want one.

Any help would be great!
11/19/2006 5:56:39 PM EDT
[#1]
For overall accuracy and reliable function I would not go shorter than an 11.5" barrel ... just my . 02 cents....

-John
11/19/2006 6:07:16 PM EDT
[#2]
Around 2k through mine...never a malfunction.
11/19/2006 9:33:14 PM EDT
[#3]
You don't buy an SBR for accuracy.  I wouldn't get a fancy barrel or anything.  You can get a tricked out SBR upper for $600 with everything you need.
11/19/2006 10:53:12 PM EDT
[#4]

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You don't buy an SBR for accuracy.  I wouldn't get a fancy barrel or anything.  You can get a tricked out SBR upper for $600 with everything you need.


I'll second that. If I ever saw someone with a high-powered scope, 2 stage trigger and bipod on his SBR I might have to slap him.
11/20/2006 12:33:22 AM EDT
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I'll second that. If I ever saw someone with a high-powered scope, 2 stage trigger and bipod on his SBR I might have to slap him.
11/20/2006 4:58:57 AM EDT
[#6]

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You don't buy an SBR for accuracy.  I wouldn't get a fancy barrel or anything.  You can get a tricked out SBR upper for $600 with everything you need.

Yea, I actually am looking at the CMMG complete uppers.  They have 10.5 and 11.5" complete uppers for $525 - $625.  Thinking about the 11.5" upper and getting a lower for it.

Lowers I am looking at STAG ARMS or LMT.  Any experience with either of these lowers?
11/20/2006 6:45:09 AM EDT
[#7]
LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.
11/20/2006 7:20:05 AM EDT
[#8]

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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


Thanks for the Ameetec idea, they are only a few miles from where I live!
11/20/2006 8:14:54 AM EDT
[#9]

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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


+1.  I've got a few lowers with them right now...just waiting for my damn paper work to come back!
11/20/2006 9:41:32 AM EDT
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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


Exactly what info do we have to have engraved on the lower?  
11/20/2006 6:52:41 PM EDT
[#11]

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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


Exactly what info do we have to have engraved on the lower?  


JOHN SMITH
SOMEWHERE, AZ
5.56-9mm-22LR
11/20/2006 8:43:30 PM EDT
[#12]
Would the "MULTI" one the side cover all calibers?
Phessor


Quoted:

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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


Exactly what info do we have to have engraved on the lower?  


JOHN SMITH
SOMEWHERE, AZ
5.56-9mm-22LR

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11/21/2006 8:57:18 PM EDT
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Would the "MULTI" one the side cover all calibers?
Phessor


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LMT also makes some nice uppers.  As for the lower, I'd go with a SBR from Ameetec.  That way, you don't have to worry about engraving your info on the lower.


Exactly what info do we have to have engraved on the lower?  


JOHN SMITH
SOMEWHERE, AZ
5.56-9mm-22LR

i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/Msokol13/Ar15.jpg
i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/Msokol13/June212006063.jpg



Would probably be sufficient but I wasnt sure how the ATFE would react, so I was as specific as I could be about the weapon on my FORM 1.
11/22/2006 6:01:30 AM EDT
[#14]
Ahh, we have 10.5 and 11.5 uppers also.....
11/22/2006 6:34:16 AM EDT
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Ahh, we have 10.5 and 11.5 uppers also.....


I was thinking about 10.5" upper but a lot of people say go with the 11.5 because of issues with the 10.5 uppers not running right.
11/22/2006 11:44:27 AM EDT
[#16]
I've found a good deal on a 10.5" Colt barrel and put together an upper.  I haven't had one single jam on it but I've only put around 500 rounds through it.  The same can be said about my 11.5" suppressed upper that I put together with a Bushmaster barrel.
11/22/2006 2:25:54 PM EDT
[#17]
I am just about to do my first SBR and no doubt the upper is going to be a 10.5 Noveske with fire breathing pig.
11/22/2006 3:29:12 PM EDT
[#18]

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I am just about to do my first SBR and no doubt the upper is going to be a 10.5 Noveske with fire breathing pig.


That's what I want for my 1st one too.
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