JBC Airguns latest models

[sniperlabyo]

Seen the latest JBC airguns while in manila Philippines. this model is the hammer style single shot direct pellet loading, folding stock ebony local wood. have no spec, but told it shooting 900 fps with 18g, no reg. planning importing one to test and install a reg and shroud----wish me luck, they are mostly smuggled out of the country. they are limited to about 100 unite a year and a waiting is about 6-8 months. more info here: http://sniperlabyo-precision-airguns.com/jbc-airguns

1. stainless action and barrel options

2. dove tail groove on barrel

3. foster male and pressure gauge

4. larger AT that can be removed while pressured.

 

[iride]

Cool looking gun,
I would like to see you get hold of the Priest and see how its put together,
Mike

 

[Marksman3006]

Looks well built. Odd that they are mounting the scope directly to the barrel.

 

[Scirroco]

Hi ernest
Some lovely looking guns,and some nice picures,looking forward to some more info!!
Rgds steve

 

[sniperlabyo]

scope free floating with the barrel, less POI shifting, inspired by FWB innovation.

 

[zebra]

Is there something specific that is special about them or do you just like the styling? 

Why do they need to be smuggled out? Is it a local law against exporting air guns and if so, what is the penalty if you get caught with one? Am I going to have to start the "free Ernest Rowe petition" to get you released from a Filipinos labor camp?

Putting the scope rail on the barrel is an interesting idea. I'd be worried about never being able to replace the barrel if something happened to it but with your skills, I am sure you could machine a new one. That is what they need on the FX Impact so you keep a scope with each barrel and don't have to re-zero every time you change caliber. 

 

[sniperlabyo]

I styling and local wood is what I like--it's mostly made for hunting, AG are ok to have in PI, guy don't want to pay the tax so they smuggle them out, taking the gun apart--shipping DHL.

i'm trying the legal way and ship the whole AG. don't know the penalty.

 

[fe7565]

Ernest, if you want to ship it super legally, I am sure you can have it done with the help of Armscor in Manila https://www.facebook.com/armscorporationofthephilippines/ They can send it to a US licensed dealer, but (of course) I am sure there are some costs. I think anything over .22 is considered a weapon and requires a license.

ARMSCOR ( besides quality pistols that are sold here in the US under brand names for double their PI price) used to make some PCP air rifles...at least back in 2009. Not sure if they still do. Their PCPs were very similar to Filarms (Noli De Leon's now defunct firm), probably because they swiped one of Filarms' master gunsmiths. Filarms also got some of their "inspiration" from FX for their innovations. On the Philippines classifides called Sulit.ph you can find ocassionally some JBC and Filarms still. Both were considered about the same in quality back in 2009.

 

[fe7565]

"iride"Cool looking gun,
I would like to see you get hold of the Priest and see how its put together,
Mike

I am also very curious what Ernest say if he gets a sample of this gun. Seems to have a great potential and a good price for what it claims to do.

 

[zebra]

"sniperlabyo"I styling and local wood is what I like--it's mostly made for hunting, AG are ok to have in PI, guy don't want to pay the tax so they smuggle them out, taking the gun apart--shipping DHL.

i'm trying the legal way and ship the whole AG. don't know the penalty.

Is the wood Kamagong (Philipine Ebony)? That stuff is expensive here. 

 

[sniperlabyo]

Yes that's the name of the wood, for $200 shipping is extra, they can duplicate any stock of that PI ebony.

 

[zebra]

"sniperlabyo"Yes that's the name of the wood, for $200 shipping is extra, they can duplicate any stock of that PI ebony.

That is very cheap for Kamagong wood. According to what I read about it, it is one of the hardest woods known to man - apparently, a brand new chain saw can only cut two trees of it before it needs replacing. If you manage to smuggle one out then you'll have the hardest wood stock for an air gun in America (probably). 

I have no idea how heavy that species is. I remember reading about a few other types of ebony when I was looking for wood for a stock a while ago. Many of the ebony woods are 3 times harder than walnut. Some are nearly twice as heavy though. There are some which are only a little heavier while still being more than twice as strong as Walnut such as black and white ebony. If it's anything like that, it will be awesome. The grain pattern is incredibly stylish. I am also guess that, because it is so hard, you could reduce the weight by making it thinner.

Apparently it is an endangered species so you need special permission from the department of forestry (or something) to be allowed to export it. I don't know if there is any issue bringing it into America though. It's worth checking because if you get arrested, then who will tune our air guns?

 

[zx10wall]

Very nice. I would love to try one. Hand built quality. 

 

[ajshoots]

They make some really cool stuff over there. Have read about some of the Philippines guns over the years on the Yellow forum and have always been intrigued. Hope you are able to get one imported as I look forward to your run down on a unique airgun!!

 

[zebra]

"zx10wall"Very nice. I would love to try one. Hand built quality.

That's the kind of quality I always hope for when I buy an expensive air rifle which probably explains why I live in disappointment. 

I can't think of any of the brands we commonly buy or discuss that has anything close to that level of quality in either wood or metal work. 

To get a stock like that, you would have to source your own blank and commission an expensive custom job. Even then I can't think of anyone that good that specializes in air rifle stocks. 

For metal like that, there is nothing here; not Daystate, not Steyr and not Thomas. You would have to learn some skills and do a DIY job.