Thread: .22lR Norinco JW15

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.