This was my first gun. My grandfather gave it to me YEARS ago. I used it to teach my Wife gun safety, and she loves shooting the dinky little .22. Awesome little gun. I have some SLIGHT issues with a Failure to Eject, but I never fully jammed on me.
I had a chance to buy one of these rifles in 1996, NIB for $75 at a gun show. I wish I'd have gotten two or three of them, because the vendor had a table lined up with them. A friend of mine bought one for his son, and as far as I know that rifle still works like a champ. Not Japanese quality like a Browning, but they're reasonably well made for the money and they work flawlessly.
Mine works well enough, but some folks have had less luck. They certainly are not as nice looking as the Browning guns but quite a lot cheaper for sure.
I got my Norinco from WalMart in the 80s. It was a lot of fun but I quit shooting for the last 25 years or so. I renewed my interest in shooting a couple of years ago. Got the Norinco .22 out to shoot and found that the feed tube was broken away from the receiver. After some thinking and a youtube video, I decided to rethread the tube. It worked and the gun is running again.
As the Norinco is a direct copy of the Browning I expect an SA22 firing pin would work, perhaps needing some minor fitting. Of course the only way to know 100% would be to try it.
Hey. I just purchased on of these little 22s. It's alot smaller then I expected. Is there any upgrades you feel would be good for this 22? Also I see you have a Halifax shirt on, are you from the city?
I'm not from Halifax, but I am from one of the maritime provinces. I cannot think of any upgrades to the rifle that I think necessary. I would however advise you to do a very good job of cleaning the action of grease, oil and possibly manufacturing debris that it will inevitably will have in it, and following that it needs to be properly lubricated. These rifles rarely work properly out of the box if not cleaned first. Best of luck with your new JW-20 .
Is this a re-uploaded video? Quite a cool little action, definitely out of the ordinary. Can’t have suppressors in Australia either, quite common in New Zealand though as at Norinco rifles.
Nice review and display of the mechanics. What is your opinion for parts interchangeability with the browning model? Also does the steel seem to be soft or of good quality? Thanks
I don't have a Browning on hand to try any parts interchangeability with the the Norinco, perhaps someone else can comment who has both. Being a copy I would expect some interchangeability with a bit of fitting required. The steel seems to be of good quality and does not seem soft.
Hi 314299 Shooting Channel Have a chance to buy it now. In your consideration, would it be a good purchase in terms of the asking price of $150 Canadian (today) for the used rifle.
Hey, can someone please help me, I'm from europe and a JW-20 owner. I really need to know the dimensions of the two little bolts for optic mounting. I'm really bad in american units so I bought a ton of screws that don't fit :(
In 1988 I got to shoot a buddies Browning .22 auto. A sweet rifle for sure. Priced waaaaay outta my budget I longed to own one. NRA American Rifleman had a 1989 review of the Norinco ATD and I wanted one. Got it in 1990 for $150 and really like it. Ammo fussy, mine shot Remington Goldens and Thunderbolt fodder very reliably. Yes, the stock finish is eye catching and scroll work on receiver is a nice touch. Machine checkering looks good and overall it's a great gun. Mine doesn't have the threaded muzzle but is drilled and tapped for cantilever scope mount. Only gripe??? Drop in comb is too much for me to get my face "comfortably" down on stock. Miner carping though as it's an accurate, reliable rifle. Held up well for thirty years.
Thanks for your input, it's great to hear from someone who has owned a particular type of gun for a long time and to hear their of their experience with it.
@@314299, so kind of you. I started my gun buying in 1978 with the purchase of a Ruger 10/22 ($80). I like out-of-the-ordinary guns. I also own; Marlin model 70 (Papoose) with wood stock, model 20 Glenfield bolt gun, Charter Arms AR-7, Ithaca model 49 single shot saddle gun, Rossi 62-SAC pump carbine, Matched Pair .22/.410 and a Taurus model 72 pump magnum carbine. Plus a Ruger KNR-5 Super Single Six revolver with both .22S,L,LR and .22 magnum cylinders. That's my .22 collection. Nice informational video my friend. Well done.
@@jermyhartwell9494 the 45 copys they made are collectable and worth good money.I think they are good quality, I bought a new norinco sks for 69 buck back in 1990 and it has never missed a beat, not very accurate but very robust, you should sub my channel I do firearm related stuff too.
Clearly, this is an excellent example of the old adage, you get what you pay for. The fit and finish is nowhere near what the Browning SA-22. The finish on the stocks is rough, not even in the same league as the Browning. The engraving doesn't begin to compare. And teh metal work doesn't look to be near the same quality. As he moves the action, you can hear how rough it is. If someone is looking for a cheap gun, this may be an option. But that's about it.
Here in Canada the Japanese contractor manufactured "Browning" branded SA-22 lists for $820, which is 5.4 times the cost as much as the Norinco. It is without doubt a more nicely finished and polished rifle than the Norinco which could be purchased for about $150.00. The problem with the "Browning" branded gun is that it is a $500 gun being sold for $820. My roughly finished Norinco works well and I did not have to spend and extra $670 to have it.
@@314299 Totally understand. It's all a matter of expectations. Are you looking for a gun that will shoot bullets down range? Nothing unique about the design because it has been copied from someone else. No particular beauty to the engraving, because it really doesn't even look like engraving, but more like cheap metal stamping. No particular effort for quality, other than providing a firearm at a very low price point. Or are you looking for a gun that has been built with fine craftsmanship? One that will make you smile every time you handle it, because you admire the precision in the checkering, the almost flawless finish on the stocks, and the beauty of the engraving on the receiver. And working the action reminds you that the gun was built with precision. One that will be desired by your children and grandchildren, and become a family heirloom for generations? If what one wants is a gun that will shoot, then the Norinco is a great choice. If one wants a gun that will function with precision and accuracy, then the Browning is the choice. As is often said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It is also a reminder that imitation rarely measures up to genuine.
@@314299 dollar for dollar it seems a better way to go, not every one has to have a BMW to take a their ass were it needs to go. Price points for every one I guess, if you got surplus cash what the hell, that's why there are $100,000. Shot guns out there, but will they get you more ducks, I doubt it. If I could afford it I'd be driving a vintage Jag XKE, Beautiful car but not worth having nothin else to own one.
Yes, this is the third posting for this content.
Glad to see someone is, they are a great budget gun
I sure don't mind watching this video again! ( and I did! )
@@regsparkes6507 Thanks for watching again and for commenting.
I’m pretending it’s a new video 🙂
@@ditto1958 Yes, and you know,..you do 'pick up' things you missed the first time 'round sometimes,..I do!
This was my first gun. My grandfather gave it to me YEARS ago. I used it to teach my Wife gun safety, and she loves shooting the dinky little .22. Awesome little gun. I have some SLIGHT issues with a Failure to Eject, but I never fully jammed on me.
Nice. Most 22's will give some issues, especially when they get a bit dirty.
I had one of the old Browning SA-22's. I think I might pick one of these up tonight.
I think Cabela's has them on sale at the moment.
Had these at the local can tire a few years ago. Only one on the rack had a threaded barrel.
No understand
He is speaking in Canadian
I agree with you about the sights, overall the rifle shoots all the ammo well.
I had a chance to buy one of these rifles in 1996, NIB for $75 at a gun show. I wish I'd have gotten two or three of them, because the vendor had a table lined up with them. A friend of mine bought one for his son, and as far as I know that rifle still works like a champ. Not Japanese quality like a Browning, but they're reasonably well made for the money and they work flawlessly.
Mine works well enough, but some folks have had less luck. They certainly are not as nice looking as the Browning guns but quite a lot cheaper for sure.
I got my Norinco from WalMart in the 80s.
It was a lot of fun but I quit shooting for the last 25 years or so.
I renewed my interest in shooting a couple of years ago.
Got the Norinco .22 out to shoot and found that the feed tube was broken away from the receiver. After some thinking and a youtube video, I decided to rethread the tube.
It worked and the gun is running again.
Good to know that they can be repaired if broken, that's a nice thing with steel and wood guns.
For the price they seem quite nice as a budget gun buyer i want one now 😊
Mine was worth the price.
Have you considered a Skinner peep sight as an alternative to a scope? I put one on my Henry .22 magnum levergun and it worked out very well.
Not sure how I would like a peep sight mounted out so far ahead on the barrel.
Great review! I'm picking one up on Friday. I'm going to look into replacing the rear sight with a browning sa22 sight. Maybe it will be better.
Let us know if that sight fits without issues.
I boughta new on in 1990 for $98.00 it is called a Norinco ATD 22! I love the gun. straight out of the box I did not even have to adjust the sights!
I think my rifle was made in the same time frame as yours.
If these sell for $170, it means their manufacturing cost is likely well under $100, which is pretty astounding considering what it is.
I think this was $139 back when I bought it. I think big reason these are cheap is that they are not current production but were made 20+ years ago.
Great video! Do you know: if your firing pin broke, could you replace it with one from a Browning SA22? Thnx!
As the Norinco is a direct copy of the Browning I expect an SA22 firing pin would work, perhaps needing some minor fitting. Of course the only way to know 100% would be to try it.
They're sold out everywhere now, damn, I bet these sold out fast when they came in a couple years ago.
From what I recall they were around for a little while.
Picked up a used one here in Texas, wonder what years it was available here in US.
I'm not sure exactly when they started importing them into the US (probably 1987), but import ended in 1993.
Do you have a link for the weaver mount?
The correct mount is the Weaver #60A, part #48064. Sam mount as used for the Browning SA-22 rifle.
Hey. I just purchased on of these little 22s. It's alot smaller then I expected. Is there any upgrades you feel would be good for this 22? Also I see you have a Halifax shirt on, are you from the city?
I'm not from Halifax, but I am from one of the maritime provinces. I cannot think of any upgrades to the rifle that I think necessary. I would however advise you to do a very good job of cleaning the action of grease, oil and possibly manufacturing debris that it will inevitably will have in it, and following that it needs to be properly lubricated. These rifles rarely work properly out of the box if not cleaned first. Best of luck with your new JW-20 .
Is this a re-uploaded video?
Quite a cool little action, definitely out of the ordinary.
Can’t have suppressors in Australia either, quite common in New Zealand though as at Norinco rifles.
Yep, it was re-uploaded.
My dad just take his from the closet, it has been ther for years I just wanted to investigate a little about it, thanks for the video really useful
Be sure to give the action a good cleaning and oiling if it's been sitting a long time as old oil can gum up.
Lost spring and plunger is it still safe to shoot
What spring and plunger specifically?
@@314299 barrel lock spring and plunger where you take the barrel off the peice in middle has the spring and plunger lost it
Nice review and display of the mechanics. What is your opinion for parts interchangeability with the browning model? Also does the steel seem to be soft or of good quality? Thanks
I don't have a Browning on hand to try any parts interchangeability with the the Norinco, perhaps someone else can comment who has both. Being a copy I would expect some interchangeability with a bit of fitting required. The steel seems to be of good quality and does not seem soft.
Great video just scored one thanks
Cool. Be sure to clean the heck out of it before trying to shoot it, they can be pretty nasty and dirty inside as they come from the factory.
Hi 314299 Shooting Channel
Have a chance to buy it now. In your consideration, would it be a good purchase in terms of the asking price of $150 Canadian (today) for the used rifle.
I think that's a very reasonable price at the moment for a used one, assuming it's in decent shape.
What range in NS is this?
The woods
The fucken trailer park cyrus now FUCK OFF AND GET ME A DOUBLE DOUBLE DOWN AT HORTONS
Hey, can someone please help me, I'm from europe and a JW-20 owner. I really need to know the dimensions of the two little bolts for optic mounting. I'm really bad in american units so I bought a ton of screws that don't fit :(
I do believe they are 6-48 screws.
@@314299 Thank you very much! I found a set on german brownells and ordered them.
Youre a good youtuber,thanks for helping people!
what country is it from ?
China.
It was 169 last year now it's 219 or more
Economy is crazy
That's because Turd-O and his cronies have been printing money to hand out ...
@@314299 making my hard earned savings worth about 2/3's what it was worth last year. And taking my ar-15 to boot. Don't you just love liberals
Its still 169 at basspro
Preciso de uma pesa deste modelo de arma como faço para obitala
Are you asking how much the rifle weighs?
In 1988 I got to shoot a buddies Browning .22 auto. A sweet rifle for sure. Priced waaaaay outta my budget I longed to own one. NRA American Rifleman had a 1989 review of the Norinco ATD and I wanted one. Got it in 1990 for $150 and really like it. Ammo fussy, mine shot Remington Goldens and Thunderbolt fodder very reliably. Yes, the stock finish is eye catching and scroll work on receiver is a nice touch. Machine checkering looks good and overall it's a great gun. Mine doesn't have the threaded muzzle but is drilled and tapped for cantilever scope mount. Only gripe??? Drop in comb is too much for me to get my face "comfortably" down on stock. Miner carping though as it's an accurate, reliable rifle. Held up well for thirty years.
Thanks for your input, it's great to hear from someone who has owned a particular type of gun for a long time and to hear their of their experience with it.
@@314299, so kind of you. I started my gun buying in 1978 with the purchase of a Ruger 10/22 ($80). I like out-of-the-ordinary guns. I also own; Marlin model 70 (Papoose) with wood stock, model 20 Glenfield bolt gun, Charter Arms AR-7, Ithaca model 49 single shot saddle gun, Rossi 62-SAC pump carbine, Matched Pair .22/.410 and a Taurus model 72 pump magnum carbine. Plus a Ruger KNR-5 Super Single Six revolver with both .22S,L,LR and .22 magnum cylinders. That's my .22 collection. Nice informational video my friend. Well done.
Cual es el precio en moneda mexicana
No idea.
I bought it but got very disappointed with accuracy…very hard to hit on normal sights….
How many types of ammo did you try?
@@314299 2 types of ammo i checked.. then i gave up.. and bought remington nylon model 12 bolt action… and thats deadly accurate
I had one
Garrison rocks!
I really like their Imperial IPA.
Norinco is good quality, a rarity from china.
Their guns are usually decent the shotguns are at least
@@jermyhartwell9494 the 45 copys they made are collectable and worth good money.I think they are good quality, I bought a new norinco sks for 69 buck back in 1990 and it has never missed a beat, not very accurate but very robust, you should sub my channel I do firearm related stuff too.
Chinese gun manufacturers are owned by the government and produce for the military.
I would not buy their bolt action rifles other than a .22lr have heard of several instances of the chamber exploding
Clearly, this is an excellent example of the old adage, you get what you pay for. The fit and finish is nowhere near what the Browning SA-22. The finish on the stocks is rough, not even in the same league as the Browning. The engraving doesn't begin to compare. And teh metal work doesn't look to be near the same quality. As he moves the action, you can hear how rough it is.
If someone is looking for a cheap gun, this may be an option. But that's about it.
Here in Canada the Japanese contractor manufactured "Browning" branded SA-22 lists for $820, which is 5.4 times the cost as much as the Norinco. It is without doubt a more nicely finished and polished rifle than the Norinco which could be purchased for about $150.00. The problem with the "Browning" branded gun is that it is a $500 gun being sold for $820. My roughly finished Norinco works well and I did not have to spend and extra $670 to have it.
@@314299 Totally understand. It's all a matter of expectations.
Are you looking for a gun that will shoot bullets down range? Nothing unique about the design because it has been copied from someone else. No particular beauty to the engraving, because it really doesn't even look like engraving, but more like cheap metal stamping. No particular effort for quality, other than providing a firearm at a very low price point.
Or are you looking for a gun that has been built with fine craftsmanship? One that will make you smile every time you handle it, because you admire the precision in the checkering, the almost flawless finish on the stocks, and the beauty of the engraving on the receiver. And working the action reminds you that the gun was built with precision. One that will be desired by your children and grandchildren, and become a family heirloom for generations?
If what one wants is a gun that will shoot, then the Norinco is a great choice. If one wants a gun that will function with precision and accuracy, then the Browning is the choice. As is often said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It is also a reminder that imitation rarely measures up to genuine.
@@314299 i have my original Belgium Browning that i got for my 11th birthday in 1961 yep im61 now
@@314299 dollar for dollar it seems a better way to go, not every one has to have a BMW to take a their ass were it needs to go.
Price points for every one I guess, if you got surplus cash what the hell, that's why there are $100,000. Shot guns out there, but will they get you more ducks, I doubt it.
If I could afford it I'd be driving a vintage Jag XKE,
Beautiful car but not worth having nothin else to own one.
Taiwan je srbija
Tajvan mora kineskog biti