Noveske N4 Wide Ramp Rodeo .338 ARC

Noveske Rifleworks builds AR-pattern rifles and pistols, and its N4 line is built on the company's 4th Generation receivers. The N4 Wide Ramp Rodeo in .338 ARC is a braceless pistol with an 8-inch barrel, built for suppressed shooting with a big, heavy bullet in an AR-15 size package. It's one of the most compact ways to shoot this cartridge.

The Wide Ramp name comes from the upper, which has wide extended feed ramps to help the larger cartridge feed. The gas port size, action spring and feed ramps are all tuned so the pistol runs reliably with both subsonic and supersonic ammunition.

The barrel is 416R stainless with a 1-in-8 twist. It runs a micro pistol-length gas system with a threaded gas tube, and the 5/8x24 muzzle wears a device that works with Noveske's Pig Pen suppressor.

The upper and lower are Noveske's 4th Generation billet receivers, machined from 7075-T6 aluminum. The handguard is the Gen 4 NSR-7 free-floating M-LOK rail. The trigger is Noveske's single stage unit with a 5-pound pull, the grip is a B5 Systems Type 22, and the buffer is an H2 with an extra power carbine spring. Magpul MBUS Pro steel sights are fitted.

The pistol weighs 5.3 pounds dry and comes with one 20-round .338 ARC magazine. It's offered in Armor Black or FDE Cerakote.

As sold, it's a braceless pistol. If you want a compact, suppressor-ready .338 ARC from a respected maker, the N4 Wide Ramp Rodeo is a strong pick. .338 ARC is a newer cartridge, so check that you can source the ammunition you plan to shoot.