JR Carbine 9mm product review – Varmint hunting application

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JR Carbine 9mm product review – Varmint hunting application

About Me
My background: 9.5yrs with 2BN of The Royal Canadian Regiment. I have spent five years on the precision shooting team. After leaving the forces I have been active in IPSC, IDPA, F-class, Mil-skills, and an avid hunter (big game, predator, varmint). I have won my share of cadodies over the years, but try to learn more every day and enjoy trying out new equipment and techniques.

The Review
I purchased this pistol caliber carbine initially as a selection for three gun competitions. The aspect that it was non-restricted was an added bonus, I had other ideas for use. I had written on a different thread a quick review:

“On the JRC, when I pulled it out of the box they leave a few things loose and not buttoned down so that it is easier to setup for your exact interest; IE: RH or LH ejection and cocking handle. When or if you buy one, make sure to take a few minutes and tighten down a few things. I also immediately bought a Magpul tango down vertical grip and the pistol grip, and sling adaptor for the front rail. I use a Bushnell Trophy red dot in 1 x 32 with red or green illumination, again this is for engagements 150m or less. I have zeroed the rifle at 75m and know the aim off for other key ranges. I hope to get video of popping a couple critters.

When I make my way into my hide I carry the JRC with a Blackhawk 2 point sling at the ready, I strap the Savage over the shoulders in a drag bag and make my way in. Reactive shooting is an absolute blast, it has been very successful! I think when gopher season starts this spring it is going to be amazing. Also note, blowback actions are dirty, it's worth having a packable bottle of lube or CLP when you are out blasting.”

Below is a link to a photo showing my general purpose setup:

General Setup

Initial Range Time
The accuracy I was able to obtain with this rifle was impressive. After I zeroed the Bushnell Trophy I ran a couple simple drills. One consisted of NSSF setup of a metric IPSC target (5 recipe cards on metric IPSC target). On the drill I run at 30m consist of 5 exposures of 3 seconds and take snap shots from standing ready of two rounds in each white card. See photo below.
The second drill is at 50m using a SB-1 police target of a body silhouette. I zeroed on the sternum, then ran speed drills on the number and coloured circles. From there I ran Baylor/bailer(?not sure how it is spelt) drills also known as Mozambique drills (2 to the body one to the head). Being impressed with the groups, I tried to make a happy face in the target, though it’s slightly lopsided, but you can see the effectiveness of this rifle.

Targets from the range:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYQ19OeFZxcy10cGs/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYblowZTZvdURuUTA/view?usp=sharing

Hunting with JRC
Now that gopher season is upon us, I knew I wanted to put a different optic on. In the event I miss, I want to be able to measure the required aim off, and follow up with a kill shot. Like many old tactical shooters we can adjust POA using quick Kentucky windage adjustment and re-engage.
I took an old and cheap mildot optic with a large objective lens off a .22 and zeroed the rifle at 50 yards. I encourage anyone that is going to do something similar, ensure that you zero with the same setup you use while hunting. I have included photos of the kit I carry out when I am on a varmint hunt. This kit generally includes;
• Blanket – I use an old army for getting prone it gives me a clean surface and keeps the debris of my kit, and crawling bugs away. Wood ticks, Chiggers (variant of), and ants are the bigger concerns in SW Saskatchewan.
• Bench – keeps the rear slightly off the ground and dry. Keeps bugs off, as well as makes for a very comfortable day. Long times of waiting while calling in coyotes or just being patient for more gophers to appear.
• Monostick – I have a cheap, lightweight monostick for stability while sitting, while sitting on the small bench it is ideal.
• Varmint caller – I have a foxpro basic caller, it works well. Though as I use it more, I hear “breaks” or “squelch” while engaging a continued call. The vole squeak works well in getting gophers to come out of their holes and take a look at a threat.
• Range finder – Bushnell Yardage pro 800, I have had it for nearly 15yrs
• Binos – I never carry anything under 12 power.

On the Hunt

I always obtain farmer permission, though not required in SK, if it’s not marked it is officially open. However after living in New Brunswick for a couple of decades, I’d rather talk to the land owner and verify that they are AOK. Many are very grateful, and they have told me that really appreciate me taking the time to ask.
From there, I proceed to the field I scouted earlier and choose a pivotal point to engage targets from, usually from a knoll or lower parts of a draw. I can say that there is nothing better than proceeding (walking) to my selected position and I engage standing gophers from my standing ready position. FRIG That is fun! It definitely adds more juice to the experience than using a .22 and the devastating effect of a 9mm at 25 yard – 100 yards is nothing short of impressive! If you have ever watched videos of artillery, mortar, or .50cal rounds hitting Taliban or ISIS positions the effects are very similar to that of a 9mm and prairie dogs/gopher. The JRC ergonomics fit just like my service C7/AR, my setup enables me to acquire targets quickly, and the action enables me to engage targets effectively through accurate fire. The experience is very similar to snap shooting in a jungle lane. I can say having some range time and knowledge on the ballistics of the pistol cartridge is highly recommended, though with the right setup, the odd miss can be quickly followed up.
I have attached a series of photos for review; one shows the effects of a 96 yard gopher head shot:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYZ25XZ0ZTRlRscDg/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYRnpZQlgtLWtWOTg/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYd1B1Tm5ld0tXU2M/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5pGgLIMihTYSTNGcHFMdEdsUnc/view?usp=sharing

Many cows were thankful for my actions to reduce the amount of treacherous holes in their pasture that frequently cause severe injury and even death. I hope you enjoyed my review.

Update: video review
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5pGgLIMihTYZnNsNjYzNlNnNmc

Regards,
SJV
 
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cdn_guide71 said:
On the Hunt

I always obtain farmer permission, though not required in SK, if it’s not marked it is officially open. However after living in New Brunswick for a couple of decades, I’d rather talk to the land owner and verify that they are AOK. Many are very grateful, and they have told me that really appreciate me taking the time to ask.

SJV
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I will ignore all the blarney about an operator operating operationaly

Despite what you think you know or what you have been told you need the land owners permision to tresspass regardless of whether it is posted or not, even in Saskatchewan
 
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From DNR and RCMP in my town,

If the land isn't posted, it isn't fenced, and you aren't tearing up a crop, it's open. EVERYONE I have spoken to in my region abide by that.
 
razorbeck said:
Tresspassing is tresspassing, the only exception is leased crown land
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Your in Brandon Mb and he is in SW Saskatchewan.
Your interpretation of Trespass is obviously different than his.
SJV does claim to have spoken to the land owners he shoots on and Alberta has a different take on trespass be it Criminal trespass or Petty trespass.. Section 38 iirc.
But, what ever some interesting info on the JR if one is in the market for such a carbine that is none Restricted.
Tight Groups,
Rob
 
razorbeck said:
Tresspassing is tresspassing, the only exception is leased crown land
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I have asked the same questions. Talked to a game warden and was told the same thing. Not closed in with fence, including closed gate, no building with livestock or humans or livestock x-many meters and you're good to go.

Hunters guide book says you have to ask for permission though. I think in the next few years it will get straightened out. More and more idiots tearing up crops. Lots of farmers I know are getting pissed. Too many guys getting draw tags coming out of the city and driving about people's fields.
 
Say I was driving down your street and suddenly stopped and threw out a blanket in the middle of your front lawn and had a pic nic, would that be legal? It isn't posted or fenced so its obviously there for the use of random strangers
 
Gentlemen,

I only mentioned my actions to obtain permission, as in my experience in this region it isn't very common; and all of us as sportsmen benefit from keeping the public in general happy about what we do.

To answer the question on ballistics:

Zero- 50 yards wind preset at 90 degrees @ 10mph
range elevation wind
50y 0 2.5"
75y -1.7" 5.4"
100y -5.6" 9.2"
125y -11.8" 13.8"
150y -20.6" 19.2"
175y -32.4" 25.2"
200y -47.3" 32"

9mm 115grn ball ammo 1360 ft/s

Hope this helps

SJV
 
We (daughter and I) fill in the badger holes with surrounding dirty and or rocks if available. The small general gopher holes are too plentiful to go about. The bigger notion of ridding the region of the pests also cuts down on badgers (they eat gophers) their holes are far more dangerous to man and animals. From time to time the farmer will cultivate applicable fields with large equipment and seed them for feed(hay). or even put into rotation. Others have just very hilly land that is unusable for crop land, and used for pastures, again only really applicable is ridding the larger sized badger holes as they are quite bad.
 
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From DNR and RCMP in my town,

If the land isn't posted, it isn't fenced, and you aren't tearing up a crop, it's open. EVERYONE I have spoken to in my region abide by that.
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No, it is not. Private property is private.

You should not be trespassing on some else's land.

Buy your own land. Then do whatever you want.
 
"Wildlife Act
Section 38 of the Wildlife Act specifies that no person shall hunt wildlife or discharge firearms on or over occupied lands, or enter onto such lands for the purpose of doing so without the consent of the owner or occupant.

The Wildlife Act defines "occupied lands" as follows:

privately owned lands under cultivation or enclosed by a fence of any kind and not exceeding one section in area on which the owner or occupant actually resides, and
any other privately owned land that is within 1.6 km (1 mi.) of the section referred to in clause (a) and that is owned or leased by the same owner or occupant.
The occupied lands described in the above legislation do not need to be posted with signs to receive protection under Section 38 of the Wildlife Act.

Petty Trespass Act
Amendments to the Petty Trespass Act came into force June 1, 2004. While it is still possible for a landowner to prohibit entry onto his or her land by giving oral or written notice or by posting signs prohibiting entry, the amendments now set out certain kinds of property where entry is prohibited without any notice required. These lands include those privately owned lands (and leased public lands not associated with grazing or cultivation – these are addressed at aep.alberta.ca) that are under cultivation, fenced or enclosed by a natural boundary or enclosed in a manner that indicates the landholder’s intention to keep people off the premises or animals on the premises. Importantly, hunters or others who access those lands must have permission before entering."

This does not say ALL PRIVATE LAND needs permission. This says private land under cultivation or enclosed by a fence of any kind and not exceeding one section in area on which the owner or occupant actually resides needs permission. LEGALLY. We're not talking morals/ethics here. I 100% believe that permission should always be asked before going onto someone's land.

This is found in the Alberta Hunting Regs - http://albertaregulations.ca/huntingregs/genregs.html
 
I love how the people from Ontario and Manitoba are telling the guy from SK how it is where he resides.

Stick your head in mud and breath; did you call his local authorities and check his story? Trespassing is charged under provincial acts. Look his up before you start talking like SJWs.

Did you know in your province you have to dress like pilons because you're 'll incapable of telling a quadraped from a biped?
 
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