30 Kurz
Historical Notes:
The 30 Kurz is made by shortening the 30-06 or 308 Winchester to 1.290 inches. This produces a short cartridge very similar to the German 7.92 Kurz assault rifle cartridge of WWII. The idea originated in the 1960's and there are other versions of this cartridge. It is intended for use in modified M1 carbines and is the same length as the 30 Carbine case.
General Comments:
The 30 Carbine cartridge is not very flexible and isn't a particularly very good choice for hunting. Because of this, many efforts have been made to improve the performance of this handy little M1 Carbine through wildcat cartridge designs. The 30 Kurz is one of these. The problem is that the cartridge has capabilities beyond the ability of the M1 Carbine. When loaded within the pressure limits of the M1 Carbine, it doesn't provide all that much of an improvement. It is, however, an interesting development as one of the shortest of the short 30 calibers. It is usually loaded with a 110 grain bullet.