bigfatdave
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velocette, that's sort of a shame, but it is a very nicely done "sporterizing".
BETTER GUNS: How many could make do with a .30 Carbine?
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SharpsDressedMan
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Vern, sorry for your loss.
Archaic
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'Make do' to me implies that if it was the only gun I had would I rather have a sharp stick?
No, it will definitely do whatever it is called upon to do, albeit not the best choice for . . . well, anything really.
There is not a great selection of ammo and whats available is not super cheap. There is just nothing it would do that an AR would not do better and cheaper.
That said, I'm on the lookout for one because I shot one a lot when I was a kid and it would be a great gun for the wife and kids to shoot.
Has anybody here ever reloaded 30 carbine?
No, it will definitely do whatever it is called upon to do, albeit not the best choice for . . . well, anything really.
There is not a great selection of ammo and whats available is not super cheap. There is just nothing it would do that an AR would not do better and cheaper.
That said, I'm on the lookout for one because I shot one a lot when I was a kid and it would be a great gun for the wife and kids to shoot.
Has anybody here ever reloaded 30 carbine?
Lonerider357
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I could kick myself in the ASS for not buying one back when they were selling them for under $100 !!!! Can't find a decent one these days for under $500 
wally
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Something about that name comes up a little short
The marketing department to the rescue!
You could say the same thing for a lot of nice old guns. Like the WWII 1911s that I used to see everywhere for $50.00.
At least I kept my old K98 that I picked out of a barrel for $25.00.
But to put it in perspective, gasoline cost .25 cents a gallon, and I earned $1.05 an hour.
mljdeckard
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I think it is the ideal HD carbine. And while it isn't my first choice for deer, my dad killed two deer with it in one day. Just sayin'.
USSR
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Yep. Not hard at all, especially if you're already loading for a magnum handgun round and got some 2400 hanging around.
Don
I have had my Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine for a few months and have had a few hundred rounds through it. The only problem I have had were with my loads where it would get stuck in the breech, but never with factory loads. I am more than confident in it keeping me safe at night. I have at my bedside.
bigfatdave
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1 - I disagree, it is superb for slapping into the hands of a barely-trained shooter and instantly making them a harder target or armed ally
2 - What gun isn't a bag of compromises?
bigfatdave
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I'm taking the Carbine and the 10/22 mocked up as a fake Carbine to the range next time now ... it has been at least 3 months and I think they're getting lonely in the cabinet.
What should I explodinate with soft-point ammo this time? I did pumpkins last time.
What should I explodinate with soft-point ammo this time? I did pumpkins last time.
mljdeckard
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I have a dozen jugs of water waiting for execution.
ironhead7544
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Out to 100 yards its about as good as anything for self defense.
Too expensive now. Im using the 5.45x39 milsurp.
Built one up in .357 Automag. 2000 fps with a 158 gr bullet. Had to reduce the pistol loads by 10%. Worked great and was very accurate.
Too expensive now. Im using the 5.45x39 milsurp.
Built one up in .357 Automag. 2000 fps with a 158 gr bullet. Had to reduce the pistol loads by 10%. Worked great and was very accurate.
bigfatdave
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Jugs are fun, but running vehicles up the 100-yard range is both a chance to get stuck in the mud and against the rules (I tolerate and follow the rules, they're generally not too silly)
FMJMIKE
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I use a Carbine for home defense...............
LeonCarr
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Shiner Bock. Drink one, you'll understand.
M1 Carbine. Shoot one, you'll understand.
I really enjoy shooting the M1 Carbine my buddy owns. Low recoil, not real loud, accurate enough to skip cans around. I do not own one, but will soon.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
M1 Carbine. Shoot one, you'll understand.
I really enjoy shooting the M1 Carbine my buddy owns. Low recoil, not real loud, accurate enough to skip cans around
. I do not own one, but will soon. Just my .02,
LeonCarr
bigfatdave
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how do you change magazines?
(those are spiffy)
(those are spiffy)
LOL +1 M1key!
The Planet of the Apes rifle makes up for in cool what it lacks in ergonomics.
The Planet of the Apes rifle makes up for in cool what it lacks in ergonomics.
bigfatdave
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I suppose the eggs would last a long time on the backstop, at least.
TxSoldier
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An M1 carbine is on my "must buy" list. Right along with a Garand and an M1A of some flavor lol.
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