onthehunt
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I found out what was keeping the bolts from going Full forward, as well as an undisclosed cam pin problem.
JARD J48 Blow out sale!
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I found out what was keeping the bolts from going Full forward, as well as an undisclosed cam pin problem.
JeffMan
CGN frequent flyer
Interesting. What was causing the bolt to not close properly? I haven't observed that on my JARD.
Mine does feel like it's over gassed. I can't confirm that it is tho.
jiffx2781
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Onterrible
I kinda felt mine was too but I just blamed the bolt carrier jumping around on the week little guide rods. Easy fix with an adjustable gas block. Turn it down until it just barely stops to cycle the bolt far enough rearward to pick up the next round then turn it back up slightly. This should also help to reduce the pressure and flex on the guide rods. Too bad Jard didn't take a little extra time to sort these little issues out before releasing them. I mean if there is a little too much gas pressure for the rifles system to handle how hard would it be for them to drill a slightly smaller than spec gas port hole in the barrel. That's what pissed me off. Once the R&D is done for the main design little tweaks here and there don't cost a company much more. Although I like to tinker with things it's not my job to do it with a brand new rifle. Regardless I still wished I picked one of these $500 ones to try and get going. Glad to hear some of you are having some success.
JeffMan
CGN frequent flyer
Did you put an adjustable gas block on your JARD?
I've taken my foregrip off and was going to measure the barrel for one. I've been browsing them online and think it would help the rifle out enormously
jiffx2781
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Onterrible
No I didn't put one on mine. The thought crossed my mind but I wasn't going to pour money into it. I did measure for one and if memory serves me correctly it was a standard 0.750" gas block. It's been a while since then so don't take my word for it. It's only a couple minutes job to pull it apart and measure. CTCSupplies has an ODIN WORKS 0.750" adjustable block in stock if that is indeed the size that fits.
https://ctcsupplies.ca/collections/barrels/products/odin-adjustable-gas-block-low-profile
My best experience with an adjustable gas block being extremely beneficial is on my Kel-Tec RFB. I know it's a completely different platform but the same theory still applies. It is extremely pressure sensitive and needs adjustment for most every different type of ammo. A little bit under gassed and it becomes a jam-omatic and just a little too much gas and it will cycle quite violently. Get it just right and it will run as smooth as a sewing machine forever.
I think if the gas was turned down on the Jard you would see the same type of results. Sometimes it doesn't take much to make a big difference.
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mskip
Member
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- Wettest part of West Coast
Resurrect old thread...
Any updates with adjustable gas block?
Any updates with adjustable gas block?
JeffMan
CGN frequent flyer
No. Not on my end anyways. I haven’t shot the JARD in a while. I bought it more as a mechanical curiosity, and because I liked my AR180 but didn’t like the plastic lower. My JARD has worked well but I’ve not put a lot of rounds through it. It is a pretty rifle tho. Sleek, lightweight and compact.
Anyone else with any updates/ observations?
mskip
Member
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- Wettest part of West Coast
Old thread up...again!
Took my J48 to the range today and ran 100 rounds FLAWLESSLY !!! I installed Odin's adjustable gas block and Burris scope.
AE 223 55gr used and on 50 yard I was getting 1" groups. I am sure that this rifle can do better with better ammo (and shooter to!).
Little project non-restricted finished...
Cheers
Took my J48 to the range today and ran 100 rounds FLAWLESSLY !!! I installed Odin's adjustable gas block and Burris scope.
AE 223 55gr used and on 50 yard I was getting 1" groups. I am sure that this rifle can do better with better ammo (and shooter to!).
Little project non-restricted finished...
Cheers
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lawn gnome
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Just want to bump to keep this thread from disappearing.
Deckard
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chumperistani Gulag
Finally got to hold one. 2x4 for big change.
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- Edmonchuk
Reliable but not pretty was my experience when I had mine.
Even with all the issues fixed , it’s still a piece of Sh!t.. And wayyyyy overpriced.
jiffx2781
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Onterrible
There's currently one on the EE but buying it would make about as much sense as pissing into the wind.
Overpriced POS is a massive understatement.
I will however give Wanstalls credit for fully refunding me for the one I bought.
Yes, Gary refunded me, even after I had to beat the CH open , on a tree stump.. lol
Wow, lots of folks here seem to have been beaten up with bad experience when it comes to Jard J48, thank you CGNrs for sharing some of those painful memories and I'm darn glad not to have fallen a victim of purchasing one lol.
Yes, saw the one posted on EE and at 950 bucks makes my eyes spinning considering that it should be dirt cheap junk not more than 400-500.
Hopefully people will do their homework before they waste their cash on it. Better spend the cash on CCFR donation.
Yes, saw the one posted on EE and at 950 bucks makes my eyes spinning considering that it should be dirt cheap junk not more than 400-500.
Hopefully people will do their homework before they waste their cash on it. Better spend the cash on CCFR donation.
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