Engineered for long‑range performance and durability, the Noveske 4th Gen Upper pairs a match‑grade 18” 416R stainless barrel with a 4th‑Generation billet receiver and the NSR free‑floating handguard. Purpose‑built for precision rifle applications and suppressor compatibility, this assembly delivers consistent accuracy, reliable feeding, and long service life.
Barrel
Available in 18” 6.5 Creedmoor (1:8 twist, semi‑poly rifling) or 18” 7.62×51 (1:10 twist). Each barrel is individually serialized for QC and features a hand‑polished Noveske Match Chamber and extended hand‑polished feed ramps for optimal feeding and precision. Other barrel features include:
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Rifle gas tube included
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Noveske Micro Switchblock® (.750” journal), pinned to the barrel, with three settings: Unsuppressed, OFF, or Suppressed
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Bead‑blasted finish
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5/8”x24 muzzle threads with Noveske Pig Pen muzzle device
Upper Receiver
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Noveske 4th Generation precision‑machined billet receiver from 7075‑T6 aluminum with extended feed ramps
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Type III hardcoat anodize + Cerakote finish for uniform color and superior durability
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Noveske Love Handle ambidextrous charging handle with anti‑rotation interface to the handguard
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Nitride‑coated bolt carrier with dual ejectors and improved firing pin profile
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Properly staked Grade‑8 American‑made gas key bolts
Handguard
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4th Generation NSR 16.3” (M‑LOK) free‑floating handguard with dedicated cutout for the Switchblock
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Type III hardcoat anodize + Cerakote finish for uniform color and long‑lasting wear resistance
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M‑LOK mounting positions every 45° and continuous Picatinny 1913 top rail
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Lightweight American‑made steel barrel nut
Summary
The Noveske 4th Gen Precision Upper delivers a purpose‑built, long‑range platform—combining match‑grade 18” barrels, the adjustable Micro Switchblock system, and a robust billet receiver with a full‑length NSR handguard. With serialized barrels, hand‑polished chambers and feed ramps, and a Type III hardcoat anodize + Cerakote finish on receiver and handguard, this upper is optimized for precision, durability, and suppressor readiness.