Thread: .22lR Norinco JW15

Thanks for the replies lads.

Since I've got nothing to to tomorrow, I'm going to go have a look at whats available and see how they feel in the hand.

Something will probably end up in the safe. :/

Originally Posted by PadLo

Thanks for the replies lads.

Since I've got nothing to to tomorrow, I'm going to go have a look at whats available and see how they feel in the hand.

Something will probably end up in the safe. :/

Nice - enjoy. Always nice to do the look-and-see’s!


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I've got the 16inch model with the stealth scope and suppressor, with a bit of polishing the bolt smoothed up nicely,
Wouldn't hold zero,thought it was the cheap scope (just hadn't been mounted properly).once I had sorted these issues it became a tack driver with subs,I've put hundreds of rounds through it and still going strong,


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JW15 can be an ideal worker 22. I like having one in the closet.

Usually very accurate - most shooting between 0.4 and 0.6" for groups at 50m at best. Frequently outshoot rifles worth 3-4 times as much off the bench. Action a little rough unless polishing done, or its had some wear. Have played with dozens for ourselves and others over the years and we mod them - polish action, do trigger and chop/recrown at 16". This makes them deadly wee hunters. Simply one of the most efficient little workers you can get. Shot huge numbers with them. Mags ok - just keep them lubed.

Some of GC stuff has been sub-standard in past - like they were making up rifles out of a reject parts bin. Polytech brand JWs no good. H&F usually better from models I've seen - would still benefit from a polish.

Just umming and aahing...I actually have a little second hand one I've just finished modding. Shoots beautifully - straight to 0.5" group at 50m with Fiocchi High velocity (same factory as that good Aguila ammo mentioned above). Likely 0.4s with Win subs. Beautiful single stage trigger, smooth action, chopped and threaded 16" barrel, Maniatis (disassemblable for cleaning) suppressor - better than GC and H&F ones. Little Sharp Hunter 4x scope - clear and reliable.

Mmmmmm.... I see you're in Canterbury... send me a pm if interested and we'll talk. This a little pro unit - one very efficient wee shooter.. And no the Ruger 10/22 is not a step up - a nice wee carbine plagued by inaccuracy out of the box. Least accurate of all factory 22 models I've benched - and that's over 7-8 ruger examples and 100 22s. Rugers can be fun little project rifles if you have the $$.

Mine shoots as well as my Brno model2,is shorter and handier as well.dont feel guilty for chopping the barrel and altering the stock to fit palm swell.if the Brno wasn’t so pretty I would sell it and use the jw15 exclusively.

Big thanks to everyone for their advice,

After getting a few replies and a few PM's, I arranged to meet @mudgripz at his house as he seemed to have what I was looking for.

Got to his house around 12am, and what a nice guy he is. Brought me inside, grabbed the Norinco he had mentioned earlier in the thread, and talked me through everything in detail about how the rifle was modified and setup. Gave me advice on what ammo it likes and even talked about getting out for a shoot sometime. He said I could ring him about any setup issues or any advice, which you wouldn't get buying new in a shop.

Big thanks Mudgripz and everyone for you input, really happy with the wee rifle.

He even threw in half a box of the ammo and a bore snake.

Originally Posted by PadLo

Big thanks to everyone for their advice,

After getting a few replies and a few PM's, I arranged to meet @mudgripz at his house as he seemed to have what I was looking for.

Got to his house around 12am, and what a nice guy he is. Brought me inside, grabbed the Norinco he had mentioned earlier in the thread, and talked me through everything in detail about how the rifle was modified and setup. Gave me advice on what ammo it likes and even talked about getting out for a shoot sometime. He said I could ring him about any setup issues or any advice, which you wouldn't get buying new in a shop.

Big thanks Mudgripz and everyone for you input, really happy with the wee rifle.

He even threw in half a box of the ammo and a bore snake.

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Just need a JW15 set up clinic and shoot now

Originally Posted by PadLo

Big thanks to everyone for their advice,

After getting a few replies and a few PM's, I arranged to meet @mudgripz at his house as he seemed to have what I was looking for.

Got to his house around 12am, and what a nice guy he is. Brought me inside, grabbed the Norinco he had mentioned earlier in the thread, and talked me through everything in detail about how the rifle was modified and setup. Gave me advice on what ammo it likes and even talked about getting out for a shoot sometime. He said I could ring him about any setup issues or any advice, which you wouldn't get buying new in a shop.

Big thanks Mudgripz and everyone for you input, really happy with the wee rifle.

He even threw in half a box of the ammo and a bore snake.

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That sounds like @mudgripz ....did you ask about his Maxtochs? If you ever need a torch, he is also your man.

Originally Posted by PadLo

hey lads,

Just after some views and a bit of direction on these little rifles.

After a pretty basic cheap .22, the JW15 seems to pop up a lot.

There's 2 different 'Packages' I'm looking at buying to throw in the safeand have a crack.
H&F have this: https://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/...package-1.html

GC have this: https://www.guncity.com/22lr-outdoor...-barrel-324239

Any opinions on either? I'd rather have a Ruger 10/22, but that's an upcoming project I think, just want something to bash about, cheap.

Cheers.

I would be talking to @mudgripz about the one he mentioned....Wooden stocked ones seemed to have the better quality control (far less duds...) As for the scope if you ever look to upgrade, value for money teh AO Nikko Mount masters or the Nikko Airkings are a) really good, and B) not expensive.Well worth considering.

I have one. The machining finish is pretty rough on it but it shoots as well as you would expect most good quality 22's to shoot. A good knock around option.

I've had my JW15 for 17 years. Put close to 8000 rnds through it. Used to shoot possums, pigs and rabbits on properties where I grew up. They are industrial and clunky but accurate. Mine sill shoots fine after so many rounds.

They remind me of the AK-47 of the bolt action world. Mass produced, simple, not the greatest finish, but is reliable.

Really contemplating cutting mine to 16" now eh.

Originally Posted by Pop Shot

Really contemplating cutting mine to 16" now eh.

I have been thinking of it too. With a muzzle forward suppressor it gets a but fiddly

Can’t remember if mine is 15” or 16”. Bloody handy in suv with DPT suppressor on it. Best move I ever made.


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