JP NC22 JP - JP-22 Rifle and Upper Assemblies
Use/Intent
Size
Firepower
Build quality
Accuracy
Ergonomics
Takedown/Field Strip
Accessories
Value
Reliability
Verdict
I am finally getting around to reviewing the JPNC22 upper I got from JP Rifles. Ive had the upper for almost a year now and have put over a thousand rounds thru of of various brands and now feel I have used the upper enough to give a honest review of this upper.
First of the rifle build
Upper: JPNC22
Handguard: Extra long JP rapid configuration hand guard system. Added full length upper rail and lower accessory rail for an Atlas bi-pod
Optics: Gen1 Super Sniper 10X on LaRue 20MOA mount with Burris Fastfire reflex sight as primary optics and a Sightmark Ultra Shot sight when shooting/practicing for 2-gun rimfire matches.
Irons: GDT AR15 AR 15 Front and Rear 45 Degree Rapid Transition BUIS Backup Iron Sight. Please note this is an inexpensive option for my rifle and if/when I build a center fire rifle I would get full priced name brand sights.
Lower: Spikes dedicated 22 lower with CMC drop in 3.5LB trigger, A2 style buttstock, Ergo sure grip.
Now for the review I will be using Nutnfancys style of review modified to my needs.
Use/Intent:
Truth be told I wanted a semi-auto tactical style rifle to augment my CZ 455PT I have. Now my basically stock CZ 455 is probably the best out of the box bolt action 22 on the market for less than a thousand dollars. Other than a YoDave trigger kit that made the horrible gritty 5lb trigger into a crisp 1.5lb trigger the rifle is basically stock, CZ heavy barrel, and Manners stock. My CZ is a 1/4inch at 25 yards, 1/2 at 50 yards, and 1 inch at 100 yard gun on a regular basis which is awesome for a non-benchrest .22 rifle. Now in reality that is a tall order for any semi-auto rifle. Only my friends highly modified 10/22 shoots as good as my CZ and he spent just about as much on it as I did my CZ . I really should be comparing my JP upper to other semi-auto rifles I have owned, a Ruger 10/22 modified with a green mountain barrel, Hornet 3lb trigger, B&C varmint stock, and Falcon Menace Gen1 scope. I have also owned a Ruger 10/22 with a TacSol barrel and red-dot sight and a Spikes AR22 16inch barreled M4 style rifle that ran standard irons and a C-More reflex sight . Comparing my JP rifle to them gives a better idea for this rifle and its intended use.
Size:
At 18 inches not including the compensator this upper is as long as your standard A2/A4 service rifle and when shooting with irons you get a standard M16 sight radius. This is not a short rifle and with the long forearm and attachments it is kind of front heavy.
Firepower:
This is a .22 not a center fire rifle so unless your going after a violent squirrel or rabbit go with a nice center fire
Build quality:
Nordic and JP have made a quality firearm. Fit and finish are scone to none, I still cant see the seem between the compensator and barrel …great job JP.
Accuracy:
As of right now my JP shoots around a 1/2inch at 25 yards, 3/4 to 1inch at 50 yards and opens up to 1.5 to 2.5 at 100 yards using a mixture or SK standard+/match, RWS, Eley Yellow box and Wolf Match. Sometimes its better and sometimes its worse. Over all I can say its not my CZ and more closer to my 10/22 but really I don't think this rifle was ever intended to be a precision trainer the JPNC22 is more intended to be 3-gun trainer or reflex shooting trainer. When I mount my reflex sight on this upper and shoot steel targets reflexively this rifle shines. If you own a JP centerfire rifle or shoot steel in matches this is a rifle you should own.
Ergonomics:
Standard AR style rifle, last round hold open, bolt release, charging, everything a standard AR would do. Only issue is the bolt when locked with the release needs to be pulled fully back to allow a round to chamber so keep that in mind.
Takedown\field strip:
Like a standard AR and like a Ciener conversion the bolt basically falls out once you separate the upper and lower so be careful. Cleans up better than a Ciener style bolt IMHO.
Accessories:
Like any AR its like Barbie for men. Any AR accessory works on this upper.
Value:
Depends on what you consider value is. If you want the best this is it. If you are going for economical I would pass. You can basically buy 2 AR .22 rifles for the cost of just the upper though the newer models are slightly cheaper and are offered in multiple configurations now.
Reliability:
This is where Nordic and JP shine. The Nordic receiver is not comparable with other .22 bolts and cannot be converted to a centerfire rifle. the Nordic bolt is more like a 10/22 style bolt and this makes the JPNC22 one of the most reliable 22AR rifles on the market. I have had my sons fiends out shooting and they have put hundreds of rounds thru the rifle without fail or cleaning. I have shot everything from match ammo to HV ammo to cheap bulk ammo and the rifle just eats it up. I had a Spike AR22 which some hate but mine worked well but wouldn't cycle some low velocity ammo like my JP will. I would compare this rifle to a Ruger 10/22 in reliability.
Verdict:
I intended this rifle to be a precision trainer like my CZ455 but as accurate as this rifle is it isn't a sniper trainer but as a 3-gun trainer or reflex trainer it more than fills the bill. Im not saying its not accurate but it just isn't my CZ or an Anschutz or a Quad or a 40X and I don't think there is a 22AR that isn't custom made that could compete with rifles like that so with that in mind the JPNC22 is probably the most accurate mass produced .22 AR semi-auto rifle on the market.
Pictures posted later of the rifle and targets
Use/Intent
Size
Firepower
Build quality
Accuracy
Ergonomics
Takedown/Field Strip
Accessories
Value
Reliability
Verdict
I am finally getting around to reviewing the JPNC22 upper I got from JP Rifles. Ive had the upper for almost a year now and have put over a thousand rounds thru of of various brands and now feel I have used the upper enough to give a honest review of this upper.
First of the rifle build
Upper: JPNC22
Handguard: Extra long JP rapid configuration hand guard system. Added full length upper rail and lower accessory rail for an Atlas bi-pod
Optics: Gen1 Super Sniper 10X on LaRue 20MOA mount with Burris Fastfire reflex sight as primary optics and a Sightmark Ultra Shot sight when shooting/practicing for 2-gun rimfire matches.
Irons: GDT AR15 AR 15 Front and Rear 45 Degree Rapid Transition BUIS Backup Iron Sight. Please note this is an inexpensive option for my rifle and if/when I build a center fire rifle I would get full priced name brand sights.
Lower: Spikes dedicated 22 lower with CMC drop in 3.5LB trigger, A2 style buttstock, Ergo sure grip.
Now for the review I will be using Nutnfancys style of review modified to my needs.
Use/Intent:
Truth be told I wanted a semi-auto tactical style rifle to augment my CZ 455PT I have. Now my basically stock CZ 455 is probably the best out of the box bolt action 22 on the market for less than a thousand dollars. Other than a YoDave trigger kit that made the horrible gritty 5lb trigger into a crisp 1.5lb trigger the rifle is basically stock, CZ heavy barrel, and Manners stock. My CZ is a 1/4inch at 25 yards, 1/2 at 50 yards, and 1 inch at 100 yard gun on a regular basis which is awesome for a non-benchrest .22 rifle. Now in reality that is a tall order for any semi-auto rifle. Only my friends highly modified 10/22 shoots as good as my CZ and he spent just about as much on it as I did my CZ . I really should be comparing my JP upper to other semi-auto rifles I have owned, a Ruger 10/22 modified with a green mountain barrel, Hornet 3lb trigger, B&C varmint stock, and Falcon Menace Gen1 scope. I have also owned a Ruger 10/22 with a TacSol barrel and red-dot sight and a Spikes AR22 16inch barreled M4 style rifle that ran standard irons and a C-More reflex sight . Comparing my JP rifle to them gives a better idea for this rifle and its intended use.
Size:
At 18 inches not including the compensator this upper is as long as your standard A2/A4 service rifle and when shooting with irons you get a standard M16 sight radius. This is not a short rifle and with the long forearm and attachments it is kind of front heavy.
Firepower:
This is a .22 not a center fire rifle so unless your going after a violent squirrel or rabbit go with a nice center fire
Build quality:
Nordic and JP have made a quality firearm. Fit and finish are scone to none, I still cant see the seem between the compensator and barrel …great job JP.
Accuracy:
As of right now my JP shoots around a 1/2inch at 25 yards, 3/4 to 1inch at 50 yards and opens up to 1.5 to 2.5 at 100 yards using a mixture or SK standard+/match, RWS, Eley Yellow box and Wolf Match. Sometimes its better and sometimes its worse. Over all I can say its not my CZ and more closer to my 10/22 but really I don't think this rifle was ever intended to be a precision trainer the JPNC22 is more intended to be 3-gun trainer or reflex shooting trainer. When I mount my reflex sight on this upper and shoot steel targets reflexively this rifle shines. If you own a JP centerfire rifle or shoot steel in matches this is a rifle you should own.
Ergonomics:
Standard AR style rifle, last round hold open, bolt release, charging, everything a standard AR would do. Only issue is the bolt when locked with the release needs to be pulled fully back to allow a round to chamber so keep that in mind.
Takedown\field strip:
Like a standard AR and like a Ciener conversion the bolt basically falls out once you separate the upper and lower so be careful. Cleans up better than a Ciener style bolt IMHO.
Accessories:
Like any AR its like Barbie for men. Any AR accessory works on this upper.
Value:
Depends on what you consider value is. If you want the best this is it. If you are going for economical I would pass. You can basically buy 2 AR .22 rifles for the cost of just the upper though the newer models are slightly cheaper and are offered in multiple configurations now.
Reliability:
This is where Nordic and JP shine. The Nordic receiver is not comparable with other .22 bolts and cannot be converted to a centerfire rifle. the Nordic bolt is more like a 10/22 style bolt and this makes the JPNC22 one of the most reliable 22AR rifles on the market. I have had my sons fiends out shooting and they have put hundreds of rounds thru the rifle without fail or cleaning. I have shot everything from match ammo to HV ammo to cheap bulk ammo and the rifle just eats it up. I had a Spike AR22 which some hate but mine worked well but wouldn't cycle some low velocity ammo like my JP will. I would compare this rifle to a Ruger 10/22 in reliability.
Verdict:
I intended this rifle to be a precision trainer like my CZ455 but as accurate as this rifle is it isn't a sniper trainer but as a 3-gun trainer or reflex trainer it more than fills the bill. Im not saying its not accurate but it just isn't my CZ or an Anschutz or a Quad or a 40X and I don't think there is a 22AR that isn't custom made that could compete with rifles like that so with that in mind the JPNC22 is probably the most accurate mass produced .22 AR semi-auto rifle on the market.
Pictures posted later of the rifle and targets
