Jard Inc. Goes For Bolt: The New Jard J-Arba Rifle

Jard Inc. of Sheldon, Iowa, produces its own take on the AR-15, as well as quality aftermarket rifle parts for makers ranging from CZ to Remington. New for 2023 is the Jard J-Arba, a bolt-action AR-style rifle that is available as either an upper to pair to your AR-15’s lower receiver or a complete rifle that is ready to shoot.

Quick Specs: (as a complete rifle)

Model: Jard J-Arba
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30+1 or more
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Twist Rate: 1:9
Trigger: Jard ARJ Single Stage 3 lb.
Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. unloaded

jard j-arba rifle — Jard Inc. is best known for the triggers, but they make an excellent AR. Now they are in the bolt gun game. [Jard Inc.]

The Jard J-Arba gives you all the appointments you would expect from an AR platform rifle, from the pistol grip, telescoping stock, and magazine release, but as a bolt action, the J-Arba is suppressor reliable with minimal ammunition guesswork, shoots cleaner, and dispenses with the need for a buffer tube so you can run a folding stock.

The J-Arba comes with a 20-inch barrel, which allows you to get the most out of the 5.56 NATO round. The barrel can be ordered plain or threaded for your favorite muzzle device. The upper receiver has a nickel-plated bolt and a slim anodized aluminum handguard that is M-LOK accessory compatible. The upper is compatible with any mil-spec AR lower receiver but requires Jard’s proprietary 3-lb. single-stage trigger. The trigger is included with the purchase of the completed rifle or the upper receiver unit. The new J-Arba upper has an MSRP of $974, while the complete rifle runs at $1326.