Alright guys Im in a predicament. I've been offered a trade and not sure what I should do. I have an almost new POF 14.5" MRR in 308 and have been offered a trade for it. The trade being a new Noveske N6 18". I love my POF but I really want to get something for target shooting 6-800 yrds in an AR platform. Any advice is greatly appreciated
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Desperately need some help!!!
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Re: Desperately need some help!!!
Have you had problems with the 14.5" upper at the range? Shooting at those distances?
Stepping up to a 24" platform would be one thing- 3.5 inches isn't going to up your "x" count significantly-IMO.
Have you had problems with the 14.5" upper at the range? Shooting at those distances?
Stepping up to a 24" platform would be one thing- 3.5 inches isn't going to up your "x" count significantly-IMO.
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
You lose some velocity with the 14.5" barrel, but the accuracy is there and you should be able to reach 600-800yds without too much difficulty with the right ammo. Actually, if you run the lighter, 155gr Scenars, you can make up some of the velocity lost on the heavier 168gr and 175gr loads and it is an excellent bullet for extended range shooting.
NOW...with that said, the Noveske 18" rifle is a real shooter and the additional barrel length over your 14.5" will give you more than 800yd capability if you need it. The Noveske rifles are easily sub-MOA and most I have seen are capable of sub-3/4MOA. They are reliable, accurate and proven rifles.
It really comes down to what platform you prefer. The biggest differences between the two are:
1) the barrel length (obviously);
2) DI vs. Piston operating system; and
3) Noveske uses Armalite mags while the POF uses KAC/DPMS/Magpul mags.
While I love my POF rifles, an even trade from your lightly used POF 14.5" to a NIB Noveske N6 18" rifle is a win-win for you. $2.5k used rifle vs. $3.1k new rifle (with a LONG wait time to find a NIB Noveske N6). The N6 18" is truly a "do-it-all" setup that you can use for comps, hunting, punching paper, etc.
You lose some velocity with the 14.5" barrel, but the accuracy is there and you should be able to reach 600-800yds without too much difficulty with the right ammo. Actually, if you run the lighter, 155gr Scenars, you can make up some of the velocity lost on the heavier 168gr and 175gr loads and it is an excellent bullet for extended range shooting.
NOW...with that said, the Noveske 18" rifle is a real shooter and the additional barrel length over your 14.5" will give you more than 800yd capability if you need it. The Noveske rifles are easily sub-MOA and most I have seen are capable of sub-3/4MOA. They are reliable, accurate and proven rifles.
It really comes down to what platform you prefer. The biggest differences between the two are:
1) the barrel length (obviously);
2) DI vs. Piston operating system; and
3) Noveske uses Armalite mags while the POF uses KAC/DPMS/Magpul mags.
While I love my POF rifles, an even trade from your lightly used POF 14.5" to a NIB Noveske N6 18" rifle is a win-win for you. $2.5k used rifle vs. $3.1k new rifle (with a LONG wait time to find a NIB Noveske N6). The N6 18" is truly a "do-it-all" setup that you can use for comps, hunting, punching paper, etc.
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
Hmm I know the POF will reach 6-800 yes no problem. It's the accuracy that I worry about. Not so much for myself because I love shooting it even if I'm shooting at the braid side of a barn. It's when I go out with my buddies who will be shooting remmy 700's. As lame as it sounds, the competitive spirit comes alive, and I don't wanna get left in the dust.
Hmm I know the POF will reach 6-800 yes no problem. It's the accuracy that I worry about. Not so much for myself because I love shooting it even if I'm shooting at the braid side of a barn. It's when I go out with my buddies who will be shooting remmy 700's. As lame as it sounds, the competitive spirit comes alive, and I don't wanna get left in the dust.
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
Sir,
I agree w/Arclight. My POF 308 w/14.5" barrel was a hammer out to 600 yards on steel. It was sub moa accurate to 500 yards (farthest tested for score). I don't think your going to see much difference between either rifle.
I do know that rifle ADD is an damned affliction and sometimes you just got to change for change sake.
Good Luck,
Matt
Sir,
I agree w/Arclight. My POF 308 w/14.5" barrel was a hammer out to 600 yards on steel. It was sub moa accurate to 500 yards (farthest tested for score). I don't think your going to see much difference between either rifle.
I do know that rifle ADD is an damned affliction and sometimes you just got to change for change sake.
Good Luck,
Matt
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
Why does the other guy want to trade so bad? Is there something wrong with the other rifle?
Why does the other guy want to trade so bad? Is there something wrong with the other rifle?
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
No he just wants a piston cqb(if you can call it that) 308 rifle I guess.
No he just wants a piston cqb(if you can call it that) 308 rifle I guess.
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
If you can't hold your own against a bolt gun no amount of barrel length is going to help you until you learn to shoot the rifle.
That being said I'd take the Noveski and go to 1K.
Cheers,
Doc
If you can't hold your own against a bolt gun no amount of barrel length is going to help you until you learn to shoot the rifle.
That being said I'd take the Noveski and go to 1K.
Cheers,
Doc
Re: Desperately need some help!!!
K thanks guys. Im going to keep the POF. But already planning to build an IRA-10 with a noveske barrel 18-21". Thanks for the info and the help. I just ordered a bipod and mount from Larue, and looking for a good optic that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.
What do you guys think of the Leopold MR/T's
Or Ive been looking at the
SWFA SS 3-9x42
Any thoughts on these??
K thanks guys. Im going to keep the POF. But already planning to build an IRA-10 with a noveske barrel 18-21". Thanks for the info and the help. I just ordered a bipod and mount from Larue, and looking for a good optic that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.
What do you guys think of the Leopold MR/T's
Or Ive been looking at the
SWFA SS 3-9x42
Any thoughts on these??
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