Norinco JW-15A .22 Rifle Review, Part 1

[@kingfrench12]

Nice video, just wanted to thank you in helping me pick out my first rifle. was looking around at various models/brands for a while but your top notch review got my eye on the jw-15. im very impressed with it so far and havent come apon any faults many thanks for your efforts

[@1341usmc]

I have a JW-15 that was originally purchased in the mid 90s. The original wood stock on the rifle is beautiful. Maybe I just got lucky.

[@314299]

@kingfrench12 I'm glad that you found the review useful and that you like your JW15 so far.

[@314299]

@camerl2009 I think I know what you are getting at and I agree, a matter of history and "feel". These rifles actually fill pretty much the same part of the new .22 rifle market that Cooey rifles once did. These are a good way to have a new accurate, reliable .22 rifle on the cheap. The Norinco .22's share a common feature with Cooey's - both have tightly bored barrels (about .221") and that makes them more accurate then you would expect for the price.

[@yevgenz]

Hi, nice rifle, what about the Mauser look-alike Norinco, is the wood bad on it? It looked nice in your vid.

[@314299]

@TheNewfiesniper I'm with you on the sights, but I don't see why you would want "play" in the trigger, and the mag is as close to flush as most box mag .22 rifles.

[@314299]

Let's see a video of your rifle, I'm curious to see how it compares to other wood stock Norinco rifles.

[@314299]

@MrAussieHunter Thanks for the comment. I'd like to get part 2 done but it just keeps snowing so getting to the range is pretty difficult.

[@314299]

@twogun1969 Yep, a knock off of a Brno #2. The Norinco JW-15A Compact is the exact same rifle with a 13" bbl. I was looking at the 13" ones at Moreguns Supply and I was going to order one but then I saw this 24" at Kevin's shop. Still thinking that the short one would be neat to have as well.

[@314299]

No problem, thanks for commenting.

[@TheWilferch]

I don't get it... is this model not available in the States, maybe only Canada? Can't seem to find the "A" model you have. Is it "new" production?

[@314299]

Most people who own these seem to be happy with them. What sort of problems were they experiencing with them?

[@314299]

@thiscouldntblowmore I did a bunch of ammo testing with this rifle back in the winter for a Part 2, but I came to the conclusion that my data was not much good because of the cold and wind. Thanks for the reminder, I will have another go at it if I can get in a day when it's not too windy (rare around here).

[@HellRaizerNZ]

Recently picked up a 16" one and absolutely love it! Great value too at under $300 for the gun, scope, suppressor etc!

[@314299]

@Gungeek Indeed it would. I think the .22 Mag version is called the JW-23. I've seen a few of them with the wood stock and I can tell you that wood was definition of cheap and ugly. But if they make them with the plastic stock in .22 Mag I would buy one.

[@314299]

@Gungeek If the wood is not nice enough for making pallets they use it for stocks....

[@jvengence]

Will a cz stock fit on it do you know? Looks like basically the same action.

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Given this is a copy of BRNO/CZ, how would you say the 2 compare in terms of shooting accuracy?

[@314299]

@TheNewfiesniper Most accurate rifles have triggers which have very little movement to them, it's just a matter of getting used to it. Since .22 ammo is cheap it's fairly easy and inexpensive to get in the necessary practice.

[@TheWilferch]

I wonder if it would be legal to buy a 2nd hand one from a person in Canada? Or even a new one? Maybe the "importation" into USA is all that is illegal from the outset, and maybe it is not illegal to do one of these things.... once the gun is imported. Does anyone here know?

[@314299]

Yes, this was a new production rifle, it is dated 2010 & I purchased it 2011. I dont think these are importable into the USA. To the best of my knowledge all Norinco guns are banned from import into the USA.

[@neilemerson5636]

Boydes rifle stocks are now making stocks for Norinco jw15s and laminated I bought the pepper colored one VERY NICE RIFLE great fit no mods and smooth operation and ACCURATE money well spent

[@314299]

Cool, thanks for the tip.

[@G19gen4]

is it possible to remove the front sight !?

[@twogun1969]

are they still a ripoff of a brno???I like this gun with the 12 in bbl ...ever had your hands on one???they look pretty tidy....

[@G19gen4]

is it screwed on the berrel ore is it one peace? thank you

[@luke96241]

Jamming, magazines bending, misfiring, backfiring, etc. My cadet unit's Norincos spent two months at the Trentham Army Camp armoury being repaired. Before these we had the good 'ol reliable Enfield .22s of WWII vintage.

[@regsparkes6507]

I have to ask you, I am thinking of buying wither the JW15A or the JW25A, given the choice and that you now have the experience, which of the two would you buy first ?

[@314299]

Reg Sparkes From a practical point of view the JW15 is superior as you can mount a scope on it in a much lower better position than you can with the JW25 due to the odd shape bolt handle, so for that reason I would go with the JW15.

[@regsparkes6507]

314299 Shooting Channel This has helped me a lot. Thanks for answering. Now to find a Canadian Dealer with one of these JW15A's in stock. Cheers

[@314299]

No problem. I'm sure some dealer still carries these.

[@jeremypaluck4246]

several canadian tires carry these. I sell firearms at the ct in brandon mb and we have a few of them.

[@314299]

+Jeremy Paluck Good to know, thanks for the info.

[@hoplite101able]

Here in Australia I just got my self a 15 inch barrelled jw15,do they sell that model there in Canada?

[@314299]

Not that I'm aware of, but we can get a 13" version

[@shadow2155]

you do know its illegal to have a rifle under 16 inch's barrel here

[@314299]

shadow2155 The whole world does not exist under the laws of the USA. I'm in Canada and a 13" barrel on a .22 is legal as long as the over all length of the firearm is greater than 26.

[@shadow2155]

314299 Shooting Channel i was actually replying to hoplite101able im Australian an live in Australia and here in this country the legal length in 16 inch so yeah sorry for any confusion

[@hoplite101able]

My apologies gents i thought i corrected my self earlier on i meant 16inch threaded barrel.

[@MartyInLa]

Wouldn't it be safer to remove the magazine first before you pull the trigger to remove the bolt?

[@314299]

No. With the bolt open the rifle cannot fire, regardless of id there is a magazine in it or not. No difference.

[@MartyInLa]

True, though it might get people started in the bad habit of not removing magazines before they disassemble their weapons.

[@trent3443]

Thank you very much for the review. very helpful. Muzzle thread, what is its measurements? E.g. 1/2x16 or 1/2x 20 etc..

[@314299]

The muzzle of this rifle is not threaded.

[@314299]

It appears to be secured with one screw.

[@jeremypaluck4246]

I can't complain about mine. the magazine is a bit unreliable. however upon raking the magazine apart I had discovered the spring was stuck under the lifting plate. easy fix. it's pretty darn accurate all the way out to 100 and even 150 yards. comfortable weight, decent stock. you covered it pretty well here. I'd give it at least an overall 7/10 when you factor in the price.

[@314299]

+Jeremy Paluck That's a fair assessment.

[@jeremypaluck4246]

+314299 Shooting Channel by raking I meant taking haha

[@thiscouldntblowmore]

any word on the part 2?

[@regsparkes6507]

Just a short follow up,..I have bought the JW15A, just recently, the JW25A and the NS522. The latter being the better of the 3. I found that bolt removal and re-insertion to be very rough as is the magazine removal on the JW15A. Maybe some light sanding and or polishing may help . All in all, great little 'low cost' rifles, all bought because of your videos. I am glad, really, that I watched and listened to your videos.

[@314299]

+Reg Sparkes The NS522 certainly is the best quality of those three, although the furniture does leave something to be desired. Doing a review on Norinco products makes me somewhat nervous as the quality control is not always good and the example I review might be considerably better (or worse) than the other examples out there.

[@regsparkes6507]

+314299 Shooting Channel Well the old rule of " Buyer beware " always, or should always, apply. I understand all these reviews are basically 'one person's' opinion, and when I buy because of what I have learned, then I know I am the one who bought it. So no blame for a differing items or quality variances goes anywhere but on my shoulders, so to speak. I appreciate all the work and effort that goes into a review,( almost any review ) and I view it knowing this ; And I appreciate the reviews for what they are, and thank the presenter for it.

[@314299]

+Reg Sparkes That's a very fair outlook on things. Thanks for the feedback.

[@eastcoastgunsandfunbangboo1671]

i got the camo jw-15 with the thumb hole stock, scope im using is 3-9x50

[@MisterBorg9]

Good review. I refuse to buy Norinco products, but they do represent good value.

[@314299]

@1341usmc Sounds like it. All the wood stock ones I've seen were pretty ugly.

[@314299]

Hard to say since I dont own a directly comparable Brno/CZ model. I have friends with Brno & CZ rifles and theirs are very accurate, overall better than the Norinco.

[@314299]

I've never had mine off, but I don't see why not.

[@tntexplosivesltd]

Very good video, thanks for having the metric conversions :D

[@twogun1969]

yeah... hard to pass up one that you can put your hands on first....

[@314299]

I dont think it matters who you buy it from, if it was made by Norinco the ATF and U.S. Customs wont let it in.

[@vcatzz]

I've loaned it to a friend of mine for now, When i get it back i might.

[@lubosdrabik]

may be, it is copy of CZ ZKM 451/452

[@314299]

I generally do like wood stocks better, but most of the JW-15 wood stocks that I've seen were the ugliest cheapest looking things I've ever seen. Perhaps you got a decent wood stock, I've heard that they do exist.

[@314299]

@yevgenz It's a bit unfair of me to say that all Chinese wood stocks are cheap and ugly, as some (like my M-14 and the JW 25A "Mauser") are not too bad, but some are simply terrible and cheap. The quality is just all over the place. I've seen a bunch of wood stocked JW-15 rifles and the wood on all of them was nasty.

[@314299]

@xDD1322 For the money, yes.

[@314299]

Respond to this video... Especially with the Chinese made stuff as the quality is quite variable.

[@314299]

@theceskolovenska Thanks.

[@nildive1]

a arma é superior as CZ por não ter recuo, muito bom eu recomendo

[@314299]

@JordanIrving1 Thanks.

[@314299]

It sounds like they sent all the Monday morning production to fill government contracts.

[@Irving..]

nice vid

[@TheWilferch]

If that's true....that's a shame as an outcome of the old Norinco AK import debacle. A shame, as a 22lr bolt gun should not have to get caught up in this nonsense.

[@314299]

Regrettably government rules dont often make a lot of sense.

[@luke96241]

We have these as our standard rifle at cadets here in New Zealand. This has got to be hands down the worst rifle I've ever used. The Cadet Forces have only recently decided to turn them into drill purpose rifles because they are that rubbish.

[@jmartin9059]

It looks like a good candidate for fiberglass { barrel to stock } 'bedding' and a spray can camo paint job. If these make the US market I may buy one. I did get to inspect one in Canada last time I was there.... It looks like a rip-off or clone of the CZ-452 or BRNO which sell for about $ 400 USD or more with wood stocks which I happen to have one of.

[@brendanpress7349]

J Martin it is a copy of the CZ 452 and BRNO model 2

[@sjtf2]

had this rifle for a month and let me tell you I'm putting holes on top of holes at 50 yards I have a five shot group smaller than a dime . the gun in my opinion is near flawless. very well built I would recommend this gun to anyone. why pay between 3 and five hundred dollars for a gun that will most likely be out performed by this one . also check out my channel I have a video of me and my son shooting this gun before I purchased a scope for it .

[@vcatzz]

Maybe...

[@camerl2009]

not as good as a cooey but i like it :)

[@TheBadger2011]

all i hear is ray romano

[@vcatzz]

Meh. I don't like that yours that much, Mine is wooden. MUCH better looking. In my opinion, i guess. Wood just beats plastic any day.

[@egildonfrancisco609]

Legal

[@314299]

Yes of course it is legal.