The Best Bullpup AND Pistol Caliber Carbine? Jard J68 Shooting Impressions

Published on August 13, 2017
Duration: 8:47

The Jard J68 is a bullpup pistol caliber carbine chambered in 9mm, offering surprisingly good accuracy and a pleasant shooting experience with minimal recoil. While its downward brass ejection can be inconvenient, the firearm's fun factor, excellent trigger, and potential for accuracy make it a noteworthy option for range enthusiasts. The review highlights its performance with various ammunition types at 50 yards.

Quick Summary

The Jard J68 is a 9mm bullpup pistol caliber carbine praised for its excellent trigger, minimal recoil, and impressive accuracy at 50 yards. Its unique downward brass ejection system is a notable feature, offering benefits for shooters in close proximity but potentially being messy for the shooter themselves.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction & Range Setup
  2. 00:21Mag Dump & Brass Ejection
  3. 00:53Accuracy Test Setup (50 Yards)
  4. 01:16Ammunition Types Tested
  5. 01:39Hornady American Gunner Test
  6. 02:17Polycase ARX Test
  7. 03:03Sig Elite Performance Test
  8. 03:44Magtek Bonded Subsonic Test
  9. 04:44Overall Impressions of the J68
  10. 05:01Initial Skepticism vs. Shooting Experience
  11. 05:11Recoil and Fun Factor
  12. 05:21Brass Ejection Complaint
  13. 05:41Trigger Quality
  14. 06:05Construction and Joints
  15. 06:23Fun Range Gun
  16. 06:33Accuracy Grouping Example
  17. 06:50Bullpup Impact and Trigger
  18. 07:08Barrel Length and Caliber
  19. 07:20Subsonic Ammunition Performance
  20. 07:37Unprecedented 9mm Carbine Accuracy
  21. 07:43Pleasant Shooting Experience
  22. 07:49Brass Ejection Discussion
  23. 08:05Unique and Different Firearm
  24. 08:12Falling in Love with the J68
  25. 08:19Trigger and Speed Test
  26. 08:3521-Round Magazine Dump

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Jard J68 bullpup carbine?

The Jard J68 is a 9mm bullpup pistol caliber carbine known for its excellent trigger, minimal recoil, and surprising accuracy for its platform. A notable feature is its downward brass ejection, which can be a pro or con depending on the shooting scenario.

How accurate is the Jard J68 at 50 yards?

The Jard J68 demonstrates accuracy that is considered impressive for a 9mm carbine platform. While specific group sizes vary by ammunition, the review indicates that it's capable of producing 'not bad' groups with 10 shots from two shooters at 50 yards.

What are the pros and cons of the Jard J68's brass ejection?

The J68's downward brass ejection is advantageous for preventing brass from hitting nearby shooters. However, it can be inconvenient for the shooter, potentially causing brass to fall on them, especially when shooting from a bench or in certain positions.

What types of ammunition were tested in the Jard J68?

The review tested several ammunition types in the Jard J68, including Freedom Munitions 115 grain, Hornady American Gunner, Polycase ARX 65 grain, Sig Elite Performance 115 grain, and Magtek 147 grain bonded subsonic rounds.

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