I’m considering a Noveske upper for my SHTF rifle. But the damnthing is pretty heavy…even for a 12.5" upper. The 9" rail is 16ounces. How effectiveis the heat sink in it? Does it really help prolong barrel life, etc.?
Unless you were planning on some serious mag dumps I would think the heat sink only adds weight and minimal cooling ability.
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Thanks for the input. I’ve never thought much about the heat sink concept. And by looking at these photos it seems as though it would add quite a bit of weight. Yes, I want it to be for SHTF but I won’t be doing any mag dumps. I know the possibility is there for SHTF, but unlikely you’ll be doing mag dumps, even if the North Koreans come over the hillside :jester: So, if it really isn’t offering any significant protection …seems like weight that won’t be missed.
Heat sink is for sustained fire and or a anti seige role. Like the Colt IAR.
How is a 9" rail 16oz when DD 12" rails are a little over 15oz
Because of Noveske’s giant heat sink that’s attached to it.
I wonder if a properly heatsinked barrel could be lighter than a hbar profile barrel but better at heat rejection.
That thing is ridiculous. I would throw it away. You dont need it
Why stop at fins or sinks?
Lol how about a mount for a FAN mounted on the rail? the water cooled idea is just impractical. I think a 10" fan would be more practical:jester:
I think if I felt a need to put a heat sink in a barrel I would go with the one from JP.
Thats alot better looking than anything I ever thought existed. Not sure how effective it would be if when you put a hanguard on there.
The greatest advantage of the DD rails is that they are tough AND LIGHT. Hence their name. According to this chart from tactical yellow visor:https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pwswheghNQsFnUZMkZNF2DQ&output=html
The 9" Noveske rail is 16oz.