Norinco JW-15A Compact Hiker New Arrival
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The Brno model 1 is the same. Requires a very high ringtone clear the scope. This action design is from the 1940s and I think scope functionality wasn’t too high on their priority list back then. The action style is still great if you can put up with that and the weird (but very positive) safety.
Yup makes sense for sure. Hadn't considered the "old" design. I should have persisted. Guys kept bugging me to sell it so I finally did. I ended up with a 13 inch Scorpio which is a great little shooter but no classic look.
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Boyds is affordable at first glance, I brought in some in the past, 870, 84, 700, shipping, tax, duty really adds up.
Almost doubled the original stock price.
I've already got a 452 stock, thought if it would fit the gun it would be a nice bonus
I had to modify the stock I've done to get them to fit, I can take some photos later this evening.
FatCatsDad
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I had the 13" Scorpio but it was a really uncomfortable stock to hold
Guess this announcement will blow a hole in used market for these. lol It's good news, but I wanted to see them @ Tenda before commenting.
I've had 2 of these over the years, both sold and that was a mistake. Yes..all CZ 22LR mags worked except the 25rd version. The magazine that came with my original ones were rubbish, "10 round" that you could rely on 5-8 working well. (5 on one I had, 8 on the other lol) Bolt travel felt rough (you could see tooling marks), trigger was long/creepy/bit mushy, stock unusually heavy making such a small rifle "feel" too heavy. First one I had I paid $175 for. Great gun for the $ in my opinion, and one that was a constant companion on winter, or bad-weather hikes. No issues rambling through thick bush, hit a branch...pile of snow falls on you/the gun=no problem. I know "better" guns are built to take it, but subjecting this gun to it just felt better.
From the dealer, they're boxed..bagged...and maybe a cup of cosmoline-like buttery oil dumped in the bag. (what it looks like, lol)
On my previous ones, I spent a little time smoothing out the bolt...total tear down/de-butter and proper oil applied sparingly where req. Mounted a small/low power scope as low as I can get it and have fun. Mine were as accurate as you'd expect, which is to say pretty decent with SS ammo. Surprisingly loud with HV ammo owing to the barrel length.
These will probably be nobody's "favorite" gun or most accurate one, but could be a lot of people's most used one. Strangely, there were years where I could say that about mine. Nicer gear in the lock-up at home...there I am in the rain squeezing off a few shots with the Norinco.
$290 is still a LITTLE more than I think these are worth but maybe not these days. Grateful to have the opportunity again.
I've had 2 of these over the years, both sold and that was a mistake. Yes..all CZ 22LR mags worked except the 25rd version. The magazine that came with my original ones were rubbish, "10 round" that you could rely on 5-8 working well. (5 on one I had, 8 on the other lol) Bolt travel felt rough (you could see tooling marks), trigger was long/creepy/bit mushy, stock unusually heavy making such a small rifle "feel" too heavy. First one I had I paid $175 for. Great gun for the $ in my opinion, and one that was a constant companion on winter, or bad-weather hikes. No issues rambling through thick bush, hit a branch...pile of snow falls on you/the gun=no problem. I know "better" guns are built to take it, but subjecting this gun to it just felt better.
From the dealer, they're boxed..bagged...and maybe a cup of cosmoline-like buttery oil dumped in the bag. (what it looks like, lol)
On my previous ones, I spent a little time smoothing out the bolt...total tear down/de-butter and proper oil applied sparingly where req. Mounted a small/low power scope as low as I can get it and have fun. Mine were as accurate as you'd expect, which is to say pretty decent with SS ammo. Surprisingly loud with HV ammo owing to the barrel length.
These will probably be nobody's "favorite" gun or most accurate one, but could be a lot of people's most used one. Strangely, there were years where I could say that about mine. Nicer gear in the lock-up at home...there I am in the rain squeezing off a few shots with the Norinco.
$290 is still a LITTLE more than I think these are worth but maybe not these days. Grateful to have the opportunity again.
Interesting. I thought that was one of the more comfortable stocks I've ever held, and I didn't mind the tall/wonky sights either. (were better than this Norinco btw) Mine was the most inaccurate 22 I've ever had my hands on, and I basically had to sell it with disclosure for less than half of what I paid for it...which wasn't much. Maybe the most disappointed I've ever been with a gun purchase.
I have both Scorpio and the 13" is an odd little rifle.
I much prefer the JW15A, it's way more fun to shoot.
It's actually a pretty good plastic stock as far as plastic stocks go.... but I'd replace it with wood if I had some lying around!
It's not likely to be a drop in fit but you might be able to make it work if you've got some tools and skills.
$175 in today's buying power is likely around $250 or so.... it feels like $50's have become the new $20 when you open your wallet these days!
As many have pointed out these guns have been selling pretty well at around $300 used for the last ten years or so, it should be an easy gun to sell down the road and get most of your money back if desired.
For sure.
Yeah-sorry Tenda, I was replying to this like I was in the Rimfire forum offering a review...but the review IS favorable! I'm glad these are back, glad the asking is under $300. Easy decision, and a robust little rifle we mostly all have mags for.
I like those too. Both rifles have a solidly built bolt action, dual extractors, and are compact. I’d love to have one of each, though on the JW15 it would require a higher cheek weld and higher rings. The stock difference is a matter of taste and personally I like both and am a fan of thumb hole stocks.
Until I watched a review video from 10 years ago he said he got it for $150
that why I made a new stock for mine
I am tempted to get one of these to use as a stock project. I figure theres a lot of similarities to the CZ that I can then reuse the CNC program and start making 457 stocks, but also not have to buy a $700 gun to use as an action.
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