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UWone77
21 September 2013, 16:21
The folks at Noveske Rifleworks have something new planned. We're not sure what it is, but they're advertising "All your wildest dreams are about to come true...The new Noveske coming soon."

Make sure you bookmark their new page at http://www.noveske.com. You can still visit their old page at http://www.noveskerifleworks.com I can't wait to see what they have planned!

In the mean time, take a look at their new video of a factory tour.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLqPyAr9flw&feature=player_embedded

M. Gale
21 September 2013, 16:31
What was wrong with the old Noveske? It was a great company because we had a name to attach to it. Not only is the heart and soul of the company gone, many of the original men who helped John make it what it was are gone. Who is the new face of Noveske? New doesn't mean the same or better. It just means different.

Hmac
21 September 2013, 16:32
The video was very cool. It's an excellent company. I hope their announcement is about better product availability.

UWone77
21 September 2013, 16:33
What was wrong with the old Noveske? It was a great company because we had a name to attach to it. Not only is the heart and soul of the company gone, many of the original men who helped John make it what it was are gone. Who is the new face of Noveske? New doesn't mean the same or better. It just means different.

I though the new Noveske meant that they'd actually have product in stock. :P

eldogg
21 September 2013, 17:16
I see a lot of other's have their products in stock. I just picked up a barrel from Tier One. maybe they are dropping the retail side.

mustangfreek
21 September 2013, 17:19
Me wants some noveske stuff..

In for info on whatever it is there doing.

GOST
21 September 2013, 21:20
What was wrong with the old Noveske? It was a great company because we had a name to attach to it. Not only is the heart and soul of the company gone, many of the original men who helped John make it what it was are gone. Who is the new face of Noveske? New doesn't mean the same or better. It just means different.

I have to agree, I'm a really big fan of the old Noveske. I hope that the music in the tour video isn't a sign of things to come. Besides I don't have any really wild dreams.

UWone77
21 September 2013, 21:40
Maybe I missed it. Other than launching a new website, when did the old/new Noveske distinction start?

Army Chief
22 September 2013, 06:13
Can't pass judgment on anything that the folks in Grant's Pass might deem appropriate, but this does strike me as curious in view of the old "ain't broke, don't fix it" premise. NRW has consistently been one of the strongest and most respected marques in the industry, and if they could scarcely keep up with customer demand before, I'm left to wonder what the new "wildest dreams" era will bring.

Sounds a bit theatrical, compared to what we always came to expect from John himself, but I'm sure the new team will do it -- whatever "it" turns out to be -- right.

AC

Rodman24
22 September 2013, 06:41
Sounds a bit theatrical, compared to what we always came to expect from John himself, but I'm sure the new team will do it -- whatever "it" turns out to be -- right.

AC

I agree.

Well we all know change can be good or bad. I think the biggest thing they could do is drive home the concept of continuing John's vision for the company.

Marketing is rarely grounded in reality ("The Ultimate Driving Machine", "Glock Perfection", etc). And It could just be a way to generate hype for their new website (which does need a considerable update).

A new video showing increased production capabilities (to keep pace with demand,bring back currently unavailable product lines), improve R&D, and reinforced QC to keep up with higher production would be most meaningful.

No point in speculating too much. We'll see soon enough.

Hmac
22 September 2013, 07:42
It seems silly to build hype for a brand that already can't keep up with demand. I suppose there could be a new product or product line, but that also seems silly - yet another product that they put in their catalogue but can't supply in sufficient numbers. If they want to increase their market presence, it doesn't seem like hype would be the place to do it...they should address their production capacity.

Computalotapus
22 September 2013, 07:50
It seems silly to build hype for a brand that already can't keep up with demand. I suppose there could be a new product or product line, but that also seems silly - yet another product that they put in their catalogue but can't supply in sufficient numbers. If they want to increase their market presence, it doesn't seem like hype would be the place to do it...they should address their production capacity.

I agree with this. I have been keeping an eye out for receivers and every time I look they are OOS at every place I look.

mustangfreek
1 November 2013, 03:44
Well the new site is up, at a quick glance see some new things, Gen 3 uppers and stuff, looks like they will be selling "johnny's" 300 blackout foliage green AR starting next year and more

Check it out.. http://www.noveske.com/

GOST
1 November 2013, 04:30
Looking at the new site looks as the the Gen 2 are a thing of the past now.

rob_s
1 November 2013, 07:38
Somebody let me know when I can get a 12.5" N4 barrel.

mustangfreek
2 November 2013, 01:03
Looking at the new site looks as the the Gen 2 are a thing of the past now.

it looks that way..damn i have really wanted to grab a gen 2 lower just never hand the funds when they were around....[bash]

UWone77
2 November 2013, 01:52
it looks that way..damn i have really wanted to grab a gen 2 lower just never hand the funds when they were around....[bash]

The Gen II Lower isn't discountinued as of yet. If you want one, they are out there.

mustangfreek
2 November 2013, 20:54
ya i missed out on the ones rainier had not to long ago..hoping they will get more..i have seen them out there for right a $300, plus shipping, tax and transfer fees..even though im not to close to rainier arms i would make the drive to save some $$$$

bzdog
2 November 2013, 22:16
ya i missed out on the ones rainier had not to long ago..hoping they will get more..i have seen them out there for right a $300, plus shipping, tax and transfer fees..even though im not to close to rainier arms i would make the drive to save some $$$$

They have one in the Bothell location of Discount Gun Sales. Didn't catch the price.

http://www.discountgunsales.com/locations-wa.html

-john

UWone77
10 December 2013, 17:26
The Gen III rifles are just weeks away.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1476048_675254015828348_79876112_n_zps48b9d437.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1476048_675254015828348_79876112_n_zps48b9d437.jpg .html)

mustangfreek
11 December 2013, 01:17
Bad Ass!!


So i havent heard a honest answer are the gen 3 lowers and upper receivers going to be billet or again forged?

UWone77
11 December 2013, 02:03
Bad Ass!!


So i havent heard a honest answer are the gen 3 lowers and upper receivers going to be billet or again forged?

Billet

mustangfreek
12 December 2013, 02:30
Thanks for the answer, i hadnt heard a definitive answer yet.

Looks like i will have to sell off that kidney after all and donate a ton of blood to afford these..lol

UWone77
13 December 2013, 16:45
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1454564_675710632449353_486787317_n_zps072b066a.jp g (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1454564_675710632449353_486787317_n_zps072b066a.jp g.html)

UWone77
17 January 2014, 00:45
Gen III is oh so close...

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1529897_691784754175274_985922536_o_zps1948de58.jp g (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1529897_691784754175274_985922536_o_zps1948de58.jp g.html)

Slippers
17 January 2014, 01:19
There was a gen 3 with an nsr and kx5 under the rail at the magpul booth. Looked and felt great. :)

UWone77
27 February 2014, 23:55
Gen 3 stuff is starting to come online... the price is a tad steep....


http://shopnoveske.com/collections/upper/products/noveske-recon-switchblock-upper

mustangfreek
28 February 2014, 01:57
Gen 3 stuff is starting to come online... the price is a tad steep....


http://shopnoveske.com/collections/upper/products/noveske-recon-switchblock-upper

ouch...

Im waiting for the new KX5 to come out for an upcoming build..:P

GOST
28 February 2014, 04:37
Gen 3 stuff is starting to come online... the price is a tad steep....


http://shopnoveske.com/collections/upper/products/noveske-recon-switchblock-upper

Thanks, I just clicked the link and now my eyes are bleeding.

UWone77
23 May 2014, 07:26
Took the factory tour this last week. Thanks to Sheri and the crew down there for their hospitality. The Gen III line looks much better in person than in pictures and video.

They have a few new products coming online that hopefully they share soon.

GOST
24 May 2014, 05:39
You and your secrets.[:D]

Aragorn
24 May 2014, 14:00
I still haven't figured out the difference between the gen. 2 and gen. 3 lowers....

UWone77
24 May 2014, 14:03
I still haven't figured out the difference between the gen. 2 and gen. 3 lowers....

Gen II = Forged
Gen III = Billet

Gen II's are discontinued.

Aragorn
24 May 2014, 14:06
Ah, makes me glad I have the forged.

UWone77
24 May 2014, 14:56
Well they are keeping the Gen I line running for people that prefer Forged.

Aragorn
24 May 2014, 15:20
I meant the forged with the flared mag well, the gen 2. [:D]

mustangfreek
24 May 2014, 16:44
Well they are keeping the Gen I line running for people that prefer Forged.

See i get it and dont, while everyone likes the noveske lowers i would have to think with all the talk and pics , more people like the gen 2 lowers..i do atleast..but i dont have a gen 1 lower...hummm..

UWone77
24 May 2014, 17:04
See i get it and dont, while everyone likes the noveske lowers i would have to think with all the talk and pics , more people like the gen 2 lowers..i do atleast..but i dont have a gen 1 lower...hummm..

From my understanding they had about a 50% rejection rate with the Gen II Lowers. As Sheri put it, they aren't in the business of selling Chainsaws, and the rejection rate was too high. They decided that to get QC and quality where they wanted to be, they had to go Billet and do it in house.

No doubt the Gen II are popular, but they have a hard time keeping things in-stock, so keeping up with 3 lines of receivers didn't make sense.

GOST
24 May 2014, 19:28
Makes sense, my first gen2 was immaculate. From a QC stand point being able to do it in house is an advantage.

DMViergever
27 May 2014, 18:50
Took the factory tour this last week. Thanks to Sheri and the crew down there for their hospitality. The Gen III line looks much better in person than in pictures and video.

They have a few new products coming online that hopefully they share soon.

If you ever need an assistant or just a third wheel on these hard and dangerous tasks I would be glad to help you out lol.

Ride4frnt
13 June 2014, 13:36
Gen three lowers on joebobs as of this afternoon.

UWone77
13 June 2014, 14:49
Gen three lowers on joebobs as of this afternoon.

I'm glad they are available now... but $325. Ouch.

Still love'em though.

GOST
13 June 2014, 15:08
$316 for the uppers.

Ride4frnt
13 June 2014, 15:18
Pay that much for a set of rainier .308 receivers with the raptor

GOST
13 June 2014, 15:41
A few years ago when I paid $199 for my Gen 2 I thought that I'd paid to much.

mustangfreek
14 June 2014, 00:40
$316 for the uppers.

Really? Uppers that much also huh, have a link to that?

GOST
14 June 2014, 04:14
No that was the price that Chris@Noveske quoted me.

GOST
16 June 2014, 04:55
Read on TOS that the Gen 3 lowers at Joe Bob was a one time deal from Noveske, may be a while before stripped Gen 3 lowers are available again. But at that price people will need the time to save up.[BD]

DMViergever
16 June 2014, 17:12
I bit the bullet...

GOST
17 June 2014, 04:25
Cool let's see what you make of it.

DMViergever
17 June 2014, 05:19
I am sure it will be phenomenal! Lol haven't decided what to do with it yet...will be paired with a chainsaw upper but barrel and handguard are still in the air. Hoping to pick it up tonight.

GOST
17 June 2014, 11:34
Mine is waiting for a while on a stamp, gonna be a 10.2" 300 BO when it grows up. Probably gonna use a Mega MKM mid-length upper on mine. Only parts I have so far for this build is the Gen 3 lower, Seekins bolt release and mag release.

DMViergever
17 June 2014, 21:38
Sounds awesome. Mine will not get stamped so you have me beat there. If I do another stamp it will be for a .30 cal. can.

GOST
18 June 2014, 01:46
I want one of those also.

DMViergever
23 June 2014, 07:48
Well I am a little disappointed. My Noveske lower is officially on its way back to Noveske. I will say they are handling the issue well but I am not sure how long turnaround will be but it is unfortunate as this is kind of work for me.

UWone77
23 June 2014, 20:31
Well I am a little disappointed. My Noveske lower is officially on its way back to Noveske. I will say they are handling the issue well but I am not sure how long turnaround will be but it is unfortunate as this is kind of work for me.

So what issues did it have?

DMViergever
24 June 2014, 07:11
Cosmetic issues.

UWone77
24 June 2014, 08:37
Cosmetic issues.

You wuss.... I thought you shot your guns... [BD]

DMViergever
24 June 2014, 18:40
I do and don't mind if I put scratches on them. This was a different deal haha.

GOST
24 June 2014, 19:54
I'm the same way, I like my rifles to start off immaculate and love them to death.

GOST
24 June 2014, 19:56
You wuss.... I thought you shot your guns... [BD]

What are you talking about? All your pics are of clean and pretty toys.[:D]

UWone77
24 June 2014, 20:10
What are you talking about? All your pics are of clean and pretty toys.[:D]

It's hard to rotate through 80+ uppers [:D]

GOST
25 June 2014, 01:42
The agony you must be going through.[BD]

mustangfreek
25 June 2014, 03:06
i know huh....lol....

UWone77
25 June 2014, 07:45
The agony you must be going through.[BD]

It's painful... sometimes I trip and stub my toes on them.

Computalotapus
25 June 2014, 07:57
It's painful... sometimes I trip and stub my toes on them.

You could always send some my way for that T&E program you teased me with... just saying hahah

DMViergever
25 June 2014, 10:22
Absolutely. I don't mind when I ding them up but part of what I (attempt) to do is Photography, I know I am preaching to the choir around here lol, but without some editing these would have been very noticeable under the old lens of the 60D. $300 for a lower is a hard pill to swallow but it isn't unreasonable to pay for quality. It really isn't a big deal, I live by the term "shit happens" and understand folks make mistakes. Noveske is taking care of it so no biggy.

DMViergever
25 June 2014, 10:48
Uwone77 you have it pretty bad lol.