The .30 Carbine is a self-loading light rifle cartridge.
That:
a) at 1990 fps with it's 110 gain Soft Point bullet generates 967 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. At 100 yards is moving along at 1592 fps and still generating 619 foot pounds of energy. More than enough energy to penetrate and perform well in an "urban" setting.
b) Gelatin tests illustrate more than adequate damage and penetration at reasonable self-defense ranges. At close range, modern Soft Point ammunition is, in fact, devastating. (Brassfetcher.com).
c) It is lighter than an M4 (5 lbs. 3 oz.).
d) It has taken hundreds of small deer and varmints. Accuracy with a good rifle isn't an issue.
e) it is easier to maneuver than an M1 Garand/M14/M1A within the confines of a dwelling.
f) A magazine of either 15 or 30 rounds will generally outlast most firefights within the house.
g) It is relatively easy to handload and a pound of H110 powder, at 15.5 grains per load, should last a while.
h) The light recoil of the .30 Carbine is world renown. Even "recoil sensitive" individuals can learn to shoot the "little .30" well. The learning curve to use the Carbine is very brief.
I) It has been used and is still being used in many parts of the world for a number of different purposes. From Brazilian Guardsmen to Israeli women protecting school children... 75 years after it's approval by the US War Department.
What more "testing" or approval is needed?
The defense... rests.
That:
a) at 1990 fps with it's 110 gain Soft Point bullet generates 967 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. At 100 yards is moving along at 1592 fps and still generating 619 foot pounds of energy. More than enough energy to penetrate and perform well in an "urban" setting.
b) Gelatin tests illustrate more than adequate damage and penetration at reasonable self-defense ranges. At close range, modern Soft Point ammunition is, in fact, devastating. (Brassfetcher.com).
c) It is lighter than an M4 (5 lbs. 3 oz.).
d) It has taken hundreds of small deer and varmints. Accuracy with a good rifle isn't an issue.
e) it is easier to maneuver than an M1 Garand/M14/M1A within the confines of a dwelling.
f) A magazine of either 15 or 30 rounds will generally outlast most firefights within the house.
g) It is relatively easy to handload and a pound of H110 powder, at 15.5 grains per load, should last a while.
h) The light recoil of the .30 Carbine is world renown. Even "recoil sensitive" individuals can learn to shoot the "little .30" well. The learning curve to use the Carbine is very brief.
I) It has been used and is still being used in many parts of the world for a number of different purposes. From Brazilian Guardsmen to Israeli women protecting school children... 75 years after it's approval by the US War Department.
What more "testing" or approval is needed?
The defense... rests.
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