Noveske Rifleworks "Johnny" Rifle

[UWone77]

Noveske Rifleworks (http://shopnoveske.com/collections/rifles/products/johnny-rifle) has launched their anticipated new website with all of their other Gen III offerings. One rifle of note is the limited edition "Johnny Rifle." (http://shopnoveske.com/collections/rifles/products/johnny-rifle) The Johnny Rifle will be a 300AAC Blackout SBR with a 10.5 barrel. This rifle however, appears to use Gen I parts instead of the new Billet Gen III Lowers and uppers. Checkout the Johnny Rifle and preorder at Noveske (http://shopnoveske.com/collections/rifles/products/johnny-rifle). They will be available January 2014.


Specifications:

THE JOHNNY RIFLE

300 AAC Blackout SBR
10.5” Stainless, 7 Twist, Beadblast Finish Barrel
½x28 w/ AAC 51T Blackout Suppressor Mount
Gas-impingement, pistol system w/ pinned block
Flat-top upper receiver w/ extended feed ramp
NSR-9" free floated handguard w/1913 top rail
Auto carrier w/ staked key
Shot peened and MP tested bolt
MOD 4 Gun Fighter Charging Handle
Mil-spec Forged Lower (GEN I)
Mil-Spec 6 position receiver extension
H2 Buffer
Noveske QD End Plate, staked
Geissele SD-E Trigger
Magpul CTR Stock – Foliage Green
Tango Down pistol grip – Foliage Green
Foliage Green Cerakote Finish
One 30 rd Johnny mag included


250 Piece Limited Production

MSRP $2420


http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/STCK2195-3-2_1024x1024_zps228a326f.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/STCK2195-3-2_1024x1024_zps228a326f.jpg.html)

[GOST]

For those of you who have been waiting, Noveske has finally put these into production. Extremely limited run of 250 pieces and not available online.

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Here's the link of shops who will be getting these:

http://www.shopnoveske.com/collections/rifles/products/johnny-rifle

[toolboxluis00200]

wow that looks nice

[GOST]

Rainier is taking orders for those with a lot of disposable income.

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4753

[UWone77]

Rainier is taking orders for those with a lot of disposable income.

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4753

I thought you were getting 2

[GOST]

Gonna have to sit this one out.

[Uffdaphil]

It's a looker for sure. And if you are into collecting, go for it. But for that moolah, I'd opt for 1.75 guns that shoot just as well without the bling. I'm content to remember Johnny with a couple Flaming Pig pmags.

[Pyzik]

For those of you who have been waiting, Noveske has finally put these into production. Extremely limited run of 250 pieces and not available online.

https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-0/10686833_847771348576613_7321619965531903601_n.jpg ?oh=45e5f989fd6cb114bc9d7fe138734b6f&oe=54F0BD15&__gda__=1420435145_2d3a1ac5b367480ee84b15586730996 3

Here's the link of shops who will be getting these:

http://www.shopnoveske.com/collections/rifles/products/johnny-rifle

Saw that come through on facebook. Wish I could grab one.

[Sak007]

I was planning on building one of these but of course with less $$$$ is there any reason to go with a 10.5 over a shorter barrel length ?

[Pyzik]

I was planning on building one of these but of course with less $$$$ is there any reason to go with a 10.5 over a shorter barrel length ?

Yes. Lots of reasons if you're going 5.56.

[Sak007]

nope 300 blackout .

[UWone77]

I'm surprised Noveske didn't use their 10.2" 300 Barrel. I'm guessing it would not have cleared the NSR.

Just picked up a 10.5" SB in 5.56, otherwise, this would have been tempting. Not sure if I'm a fan of that cerakote color though.

[cagekicker204]

That's a nice rifle, probably why I can't find a NSR 9 anywhere in stock.......

[Thompson]

Not sure if I'm a fan of that cerakote color though.
Yeah - it's a little different; but I like how it breaks up that FDE color scheme (me at least).

I'd like to have one .... but not as much as my Jack. Now, if this were to happen a few years down the road, say when I get a stable income - whole different story.

[GOST]

Noveske being Noveske.

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[Pyzik]

Noveske being hawt

[GOST]

They're ready to ship.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10351169_873603549326726_5013684958991952823_n.jpg ?oh=65ff4e26a813c6440c95efb56f40f734&oe=54FB8F1D&__gda__=1430633921_d3791f8150eb30ef08b774be9387a8a b

[GOST]

These are showing available again at Rainier Arms, someone must have backed out. These are pricey but limited to 250 pieces.

http://www.rainierarms.com/noveske-the-johnny-rifle

[Gaspipeshooter]

This is exactly the type of "boutique rifle" I was referring to in another thread discussing market saturation and how companies can generate sales with "limited edition" rifles.

[GOST]

It's not something that I can afford, but I'm sure it's a great rifle like their other products. There is a market for about anything and it's good to see manufacturers accommodate the different customers. If not for this it would be a very boring market, and we would not have any thing to discuss. Remember that this rifle is a tribute to their fallen leader who meant a lot to the industry. I'm sure that Noveske will have no problem moving the 250 pieces, but I also understand where you're coming from.

[UWone77]

This rifle is about a year too late to market IMHO.

[GOST]

That's probably true. Never understood why this rifle wasn't made in the configuration of the rifle in that issue of Recoil.

[UWone77]

That's probably true. Never understood why this rifle wasn't made in the configuration of the rifle in that issue of Recoil.

Bingo.

Noveske has done well previously with limited edition rifles, but I think in this case they could have done it a little differently. You could have made a limited edition run, but also made a slightly different one for a regular item.

I would have offered a 14.5 or 16" version to avoid NFA

Also offered a Pistol version

Then offered a true "Johnny" Rifle configuration, for those that are fine with the tax stamp and wait.

[GOST]

Most of the consumers would have rather seen them do another Magpul collaboration(China Doll 2.0).

[UWone77]

Most of the consumers would have rather seen them do another Magpul collaboration(China Doll 2.0).

Yeah, but that's not going to happen.

[camomike]

This is probably blasphemy around certain people, but never really understood the Noveske hype. After shooting the 2 I had access to, I just couldn't see myself justifying the price tag. Am I missing something other than a roll mark?

[gatordev]

A few years ago, you could get a N4 16" upper for $700. I have had mine for several years and it's very accurate while still being very light. It seems, like Colt, a lot of the "mark up" was for the lower. I can't speak to their current rifles, but both of mine have given a lot of bang for the buck (as uppers only).

Nowadays, it seems like there's so many other good options out there now that they may not be as an attractive option.

[UWone77]

My first Noveske Upper was a carbine basic upper. I think at the time, it was under $600, and Noveske threw in a free blem lower. The AR market wasn't as down as it is now, where $600 buys a complete gun, but a complete Noveske upper and a Noveske Lower for less than $600 to me is a good deal. Plus it still shoots very accurately.

If you want a Noveske, it doesn't mean you have to drop $1700 for just the upper.

[gatordev]

Now that you mention it, I think my upper was actually $600 not $700, from Rainier Arms.

[camomike]

... a complete Noveske upper and a Noveske Lower for less than $600 to me is a good deal. Plus it still shoots very accurately.


Was that an insider price? I thought their lowers were around $2-300 by themselves. Blem I thought were still on the high side too.

[UWone77]

Was that an insider price? I thought their lowers were around $2-300 by themselves. Blem I thought were still on the high side too.

Definitely not, this was before, some guys in the industry took me under their wing. In fact if you look hard enough mike, you can still find some smoking deals on Noveske uppers. Checkout ROG Tactical, as well as DSG Arms, Rainier, ect. It's when you start buying the uppers with SWS/Noveske Rails, sights, ect, when the price starts shooting up. My first couple of uppers were no frill, carbine and middies, with plastic handguards, and milspec charging handles, FSB. I think it was my 3rd upper from Noveske, where I decided to buy a 14.5" LoPro, that set me back $1300-$1400, then I got an Afghan shortly after.

As for lowers, if you don't absolutely have to have a Gen 3 lower, you can still find Gen I's under $150.

[GOST]

This is the best priced complete Noveske I've seen in awhile, but they're out of stock now.

http://www.rogtac.com/noveske/noveske-16-light-recce-basic-moe-midlength-5-56mm-upper.html

[WHSmithIV]

As for lowers, if you don't absolutely have to have a Gen 3 lower, you can still find Gen I's under $150.

Would that be for a complete lower UWone or just a lower receiver?

EDIT:
Never mind I found the info. Best price I found for a Gen 1 stripped lower receiver was from joebobs at $159 and some change.

[GOST]

At $150 that would be a stripped lower.