Norinco JW-103
| Norinco JW-103 | |
|---|---|
Norinco JW-103 fitted wtth a scope and bipods | |
| Type | bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin | China |
| Production history | |
| Designer | China North Industries Corporation |
| Designed | 1993-1995 |
| Manufacturer | Zhongzhou Machine Works |
| Produced | 1995 - Present |
| No. built | 8000+ JW-103 1000+ JW-105 |
| Variants | Norinco JW-105 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.8 kg (6.17 lb) (JW-103) 3 kg (6.61 lb) (JW-105) |
| Length | 1,040 mm (40.9 in) (JW-103) 1,045 mm (41.1 in) (JW-105) |
| Barrel length | 534 mm (21.0 in) (JW-103) 535 mm (21.1 in) (JW-105) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm (JW-103) .223 Remington (JW-105) |
| Action | bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 655m/s (JW-103) 975m/s (JW-105) |
| Effective firing range | 100m |
| Feed system | 5 round box magazine |
| Sights | None (JW-103) Iron sights (JW-105) |
The Norinco JW-103 'Bush Ranger' is a centrefire bolt-action hunting rifle developed and exported by China North Industries Corporation of the People's Republic of China. The rifles are manufactured at Norinco's subsidiary, Zhongzhou Machine Works, formerly known as the State Factory No. 396.