Description
The Noveske Chainsaw is the company's take on a no-nonsense, hard-use AR-15, delivering the Noveske name's build quality in a package that works just as well on the range as it does in a carbine course. It runs a 16" 416R stainless barrel with a 1:7 twist and a hand-polished Noveske Match Chamber, so it handles everything from lightweight varmint loads to heavier match projectiles without fuss. The mid-length gas system paired with a pinned low-profile gas block keeps the recoil impulse soft and the cycling consistent round after round.
What Sets the Chainsaw Apart
This is a forged rifle built on a hybrid of Noveske's Gen 1 and Gen 4 designs, with Chainsaw-marked upper and lower receivers machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and finished in Type III hardcoat anodizing. The upper carries a full-auto compatible phosphate bolt carrier group with a Carpenter 158 steel bolt that's MPI tested, an M4 barrel extension with extended hand-polished feed ramps, and a Radian Raptor LT ambidextrous charging handle. The lower features a flared magazine well, Noveske QD sling mount endplate, and an adjustable tension screw for a tight fit between upper and lower.
Handling the Chainsaw Rifle
Up front you get a GEN 4 NSR-15" free-floating M-LOK handguard with mounting slots every 45 degrees and a full-length 1913 Picatinny top rail, giving you plenty of real estate for lights, lasers, optics, and grips. The ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger offers a clean, crisp pull, and the Magpul MOE SL stock and MOE K2 grip round out a setup that's comfortable and ready to run. The muzzle is capped with an A2 birdcage flash hider on 1/2×28 threads, so swapping to a can or a different muzzle device down the road is simple.
Bottom Line on the Noveske Chainsaw
At roughly 6.8 pounds dry and 35 1/4" long with the stock collapsed, the Chainsaw balances nicely and carries all day without wearing you out. It's a serious rifle for folks who want Noveske quality in a practical, work-ready build.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Noveske Rifleworks
- Model: Chainsaw
- MPN: 02001088
- UPC: 840906134146
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Gas System: Mid-Length
- Muzzle Threads: 1/2×28
- Muzzle Device: A2 Birdcage Flash Hider
- Handguard: GEN 4 NSR-15" M-LOK Free Float
- Trigger: ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger
- Stock / Grip: Magpul MOE SL / Magpul MOE K2
- Capacity: 30 Rounds
What’s Included
- Noveske Chainsaw 16" 5.56 NATO rifle
- One 30-round Gen 3 Magpul PMAG
Frequently Asked Questions
What barrel and twist rate does the Noveske Chainsaw use?
The Chainsaw comes with a 16" 416R stainless steel barrel featuring a 1:7 twist rate and a hand-polished Noveske Match Chamber. The 1:7 twist stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, including heavier match-grade projectiles. Each barrel is individually serialized for quality control.
Is the Noveske Chainsaw barrel threaded for a suppressor or muzzle device?
Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard 5.56 thread pitch, and ships with an A2 birdcage flash hider installed. That makes it easy to swap in a suppressor, muzzle brake, or compensator later on.
Does the Chainsaw rifle come with sights or an optic?
No, the Chainsaw does not include iron sights or an optic. The GEN 4 NSR-15" handguard has a full-length 1913 Picatinny top rail that lets you mount the sights or optic of your choice. You'll want to pick up your preferred sighting system separately.
What trigger and controls come on the Noveske Chainsaw?
It's equipped with an ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger for a clean, crisp pull, plus a Radian Raptor LT ambidextrous charging handle. The furniture includes a Magpul MOE SL stock and MOE K2 grip, and the lower has a flared magazine well for faster reloads.






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