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aus71383
10 December 2007, 15:48
I just ordered my first AR -

Its a Noveske Infidel (13.7") with KX3 permanently attached. I did a bit of lurking around and reading and decided Noveske was the best choice. I got the 12" instead of 10" VIS purely for looks. I'll post some crappy pictures when it gets here....probably in a few weeks.

Austin

parabellum
14 December 2007, 15:35
i know how you feel. i'm waiting on a 18" SPR VIS from Noveske.

i'm sure the wait will be worth it for both of us.

Eric
14 December 2007, 23:17
I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Noveske is sure putting out a nice product.

Stickman
15 December 2007, 11:02
You certainly did your homework, I've played around with that configuration, and its one I like.

aus71383
15 December 2007, 14:42
I almost got an LWRC M6A2 but decided since this is my first I might as well start with a DI gun.
Now I'm shopping around for the best prices on a Bobro Shorty foregrip, an Aimpoint Comp4 and a Surefire weaponlight.

I talked to Sheri at Noveske on Friday and she said the rifle was ready - once my money gets there it'll be on its way...so probably right around Christmas.

Austin

Stickman
15 December 2007, 20:50
I almost got an LWRC M6A2 but decided since this is my first I might as well start with a DI gun.
Now I'm shopping around for the best prices on a Bobro Shorty foregrip, an Aimpoint Comp4 and a Surefire weaponlight.

I talked to Sheri at Noveske on Friday and she said the rifle was ready - once my money gets there it'll be on its way...so probably right around Christmas.

Austin


Sherri is a lot of fun, and good to talk to. She will take good care of you.

jmtgsx
17 December 2007, 11:59
I talked to Sheri at Noveske on Friday and she said the rifle was ready - once my money gets there it'll be on its way...so probably right around Christmas.

Austin


Wow! Merry Christmas to you! I've gotta start saving some $$$!

aus71383
2 January 2008, 18:39
I went over to my FFL tonight and picked up my first AR - very nice indeed. I guess they forgot the rail covers - no big deal, I sent an email off and I'm sure they'll be here soon. The baby blanket was conveniently in the middle of the living room floor - and my point and shoot camera did its mediocre average. Enjoy!

Austin

As I was - I don't know how to post pictures....they're on my hard drive. is there some sort of upload button I need to click I'm not seeing?

m24shooter
2 January 2008, 19:23
Go to www.photobucket.com or similar photo hosting site. Start an account and upload your pics. With photobucket, you will have an album page that shows thumbs of all of your pics. The second code line under each pic is the direct HTML URL. Click in that window and copy that addy.
In the post where you want to show the pic, click on the little icon that looks like a postcard or picture of mountain. Paste the addy into the popup and click OK. You will then see "badmotorscooterrifle.com. That code is the addy for your pic. Hit the preview to make sure you did it right and you should be able to see your pic in your post.

aus71383
2 January 2008, 20:18
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/aus71383/Infidel1.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/aus71383/Infidel2.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/aus71383/Infidel3.jpg

TigerStripe
2 January 2008, 21:15
That's a great starter gun for an AR. Very, very nice!



TS

weaponizer
3 January 2008, 03:18
+1 :cool:

Stickman
3 January 2008, 07:08
That's a great starter gun for an AR. Very, very nice!



TS



Thats a great weapon for any level, never mind starting out.


Have you thought about an optic or sling for it yet?

aus71383
3 January 2008, 08:00
Luckily I have a little time to pick the doo-dads. I've been thinking about it quite a bit. Part of me wants a Short Dot, but I know I don't need one. I was thinking about an Aimpoint T1 or Comp M4 with a Larue mount. That will have to wait until my bank account can recover a little bit...tax returns will help. I was thinking a VCAS sling - I've always been issued a 1 point or a 3 point, and never really liked them.
I think the first thing I'll do is get a Bobro Shorty VFG and a Surefire X300 and move the front sight back, put the light in front on top and see how that works - I'll get the remote switch - this is getting expensive....

Austin

12131
7 January 2008, 16:23
That's one sweet looking rifle. Let us know how it shoots.
Well, my anticipation just started today. Just ordered a LMT 16 in. MRP from John.:P

aus71383
8 January 2008, 11:33
Hopefully this weekend I'll get out and zero the irons. I'll also find out if I still know how to shoot. I'm guessing yes, but it has been a little while. Happy daydreams about your MRP - I hope time goes by fast for you.

Austin

bluedog
9 January 2008, 10:44
Great looking weapon. I have a thing for accurate rifles, but wonder about the extra weight of the barrel and upper. How is the balance, and how does it handle?

12131
10 January 2008, 18:03
Hopefully this weekend I'll get out and zero the irons. I'll also find out if I still know how to shoot. I'm guessing yes, but it has been a little while. Happy daydreams about your MRP - I hope time goes by fast for you.

Austin
Arrived yesterday. Man, that was lightning fast. Thanks, John. Hope the weather cooperate this weekend.:P

http://photobucket.com/albums/y281/qavsiv/ERG//ERlmtmrp0.jpg

John Hwang
11 January 2008, 00:06
I don't know what it is but I sure love the MRP.

aus71383
11 January 2008, 17:02
It's on the heavy side - nothing to complain about, but its not a lightweight either. The balance is right around where the delta ring would be if it had one. I'm thinking I'll try to get an X300 in front of the front sight - the switch is the hard part. Still thinking about that. Honestly I would prefer the balance an inch farther back, but the weight is comforting. I don't mind it at all. I think when I get a Comp M4 w/ LaRue mount it will help - the cantilever built in will put the optic farther out, but keep the weight to the rear a little. Maybe that's just wishful thinking...I'll let you know when I can afford it.

Austin

eddymunster
19 January 2008, 15:51
I am waiting for a 14.5" LMT from John as well. It's been about a month for the FH to be installed and I check my email everyday like a giddy little school girl.

uspopo
21 January 2008, 10:35
Beautiful first AR! Congrats.

Stan

aus71383
21 January 2008, 15:28
I got out to the range today to check the zero on the irons, and just to enjoy shooting a little. I chronographed a few loads while I was out there too. I shot a couple hundred rounds, a mixture of UMC/Remington .223, TAP 75 gr .223, and TAP 75 gr 5.56 NATO. Here's some velocities:

Rem 55 UMC
2764
2694
2743
2706
2709
2697
2743
2763
2748

TAP 75 .223
2507
2535
2519
2531
2498
2530
2527
2518
2512
2517

TAP 75 5.56
2626
2620
2608
2613
2632
2618
2621
2617
2614
2633

I was pretty please with the velocities considering this is a 13.7" barrel - the velocities with the TAP 75 .223 were comparable what you'd expect to get from a 16" barrel, while the TAP 75 5.56 velocities were comparable to those from a 14.5" barrel.
The 5.56 brass came out looking pretty, but some of the TAP 75 .223 brass had pierced primers. I'll be giving Hornady a call this week about that. The UMC ran fine, naturally - just smells funny and doesn't shoot as well.
I was shooting groups through the chrono at about 50 yards and my best was probably 3/4" or so - that was with the TAP 75 .223 - Smart guy that I am I only brought one target, so after using a 6 o'clock hold, 12 o'clock hold, and center mass hold I started into the 3 o'clock with the 5.56....kinda hard to be consistent like that. Maybe next time I'll take more targets.
Irregardless the gun shoots nice. I used some PMAGs I got recently and didn't have any malfunctions or anything.

Austin

aus71383
23 January 2008, 08:11
I got in touch with Hornady yesterday, and I'll be sending them back all my .223 Rem 75 TAP. They said they'll take care of me. We'll see what that means to them...

Austin

aus71383
1 February 2008, 15:12
I talked to Hornady this morning and they said they tested the ammo and its fine. They're going to replace what I shot, what they shot, put a hat in the box and send it back to me.

Then I called Noveske and told them about it - Hornady said my firing pin was probably a little long, and not as rounded as it should be. Noveske said they'd send me a new firing pin, and see if that fixes it. They're also going to take a look at the cases from the test firing for my gun. Hopefully the firing pin will be the end of it - if not I'll send my upper in for a check-up.

Austin

aus71383
21 March 2008, 16:04
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/aus71383/DaddysToy.jpg

Got some doodads. The primers problem was firing pin related - I got a new one in the mail from Noveske. Now if I can just get off work enough to shoot it...

Austin

Stickman
21 March 2008, 17:58
Good to know that they were all that willing to work with you. How are you liking it so far aside from the above issue?

TigerStripe
21 March 2008, 23:11
A piston version of an MRP keeps getting better and better looking to me. Weight was my main issue...


TS

aus71383
22 March 2008, 10:28
Stickman - I like it a lot!

TigerStripe - My gun is not that heavy - the VIS is nice. The KX3 probably effects the balance more than anything else - its 7.2 ounces and its way out there at the end. I switched out for the EMOD and now the balance point is maybe an inch behind the front takedown pin. It points nice. I don't know how much it weighs - I'd guess maybe 9 pounds with a full mag - but its just a guess.

Austin

TigerStripe
22 March 2008, 21:54
Thanks for the info! Beautiful gun you have there..


TS