Camp Carbine

[thewilbur]

Camp Carbine: A portable, lightweight, medium-power, short rifle with a folding stock.

It represents an ideal weapon for camping trips; and it is a good backup for a hunting rifle or "survival" rifle.

Mine is a slightly modified Kel Tec SU-16B. It shoots 5.56 62 grain ammunition (chronographed average MV = 3040 fps) inside a 2.5 inch circle at 100 yards. My Nosler 62 grain Varmageddon handloads (with 26.0 grains of Varget powder, chronographed average MV = 2,870 fps) hold inside of two inches at 100 yards.

 

[mac66]

Marlin made a rifle named "Camp Carbine" which was in 9mm or .45 acp. I thought that is what you were referring to in the title of your post.

I do agree the the SU 15 is a cool little rifle, though my "camp carbine" is typically a Ruger 10/22.

 

[Dr.Rob]

camp carbine: what the cook keeps around camp in case a deer wanders in.

.30-30 or .44 mag lever gun.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Like mac66 said, I thought you were talking about the Marlin.
Incidentily I have both a Marlin and SU-16. Both nice weapons.

 

[fireside44]

camp carbine: what the cook keeps around camp in case a deer wanders in.

.30-30 or .44 mag lever gun.

Haha, I like that suggestion.

My two cents is that an AK works just as well as anything for a camp carbine as described by the OP plus it's top notch for self defense out in the woods. I guess since mine doesn't fold I'm SOL. Gotta grab the Para FAL instead.

 

[jack p]

Marlin made a rifle named "Camp Carbine" which was in 9mm or .45 acp. I thought that is what you were referring to in the title of your post.

I do agree the the SU 15 is a cool little rifle, though my "camp carbine" is typically a Ruger 10/22.

I though we were going to hear about the marlin as well...

My camp carbine is a Winchster 1894 in .44 mag

 

[mdauben]

The SU-16 is a cool little rifle. Probably not what I would chose for a "camp carbine" unless my camping included defending the site from zombies or terrorists.

For a generally useful camp gun, I'd probably pick a lever action in .30-30, .44 magunum or perhaps .45LC. If you really insist on the folding stock, how about the Mossberg 464SPX?

 

[Schwing]

When I saw "Camp Carbine", I thought: I would send my kids there!

 

[horsemen61]

My marlin 336 in 35 rem would do nicely

 

[thewilbur]

Marlin Camp Carbine

During the 1980's I bought a Marlin Camp Carbine in 9mm. It was part of my collection of like weapons that included the 9mm Sterling, and the Auto Ordinance model 1927 Thompson. I liked the Sterling... it was surprisingly comfortable, I was not crazy about the Thompson (thirteen pounds with the drum), or the Marlin (light enough but it felt flimsy).

Recently I purchased and resold a Kel Tec SUB 2000 40 S&W (Glock Magazines). I consider all of these Camp Carbines, as well as the M1 Carbine. Although I was able to get the SUB 2000 to shoot Nosler 135 grain HP as fast as 1,570 fps (as per my chronograph) using 8 grains of Unique, I could not better the accuracy of the 165 store-bought ammunition. By the way, If you get one of these excellent Kel Tecs, don't try shooting it with your weak hand under the stock, holding it to your shoulder (bench rest fashion). I did this only once and got whacked by the bolt handle!

I would consider an AR platform a Camp Carbine if it were kept light. Same goes for the Ruger Ranch (especially the NRA version). I might also include the SKS.

 

[Snowblind]

My marlin 336 in 35 rem would do nicely

I have the same gun!

It's an inheritance, probably somewhere near 50 years old. Still works like new.

 

[TIMC]

My camp carbine is a Marlin camp45, fun little rifle.

 

[armoredman]

My Camp/Scout Rifle.



CZ 527M with custom spare magazine stock, adjustable sights, in 7.62x39mm.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

My Camp/Scout Rifle.



CZ 527M with custom spare magazine stock, adjustable sights, in 7.62x39mm.

Cool. Do you have any more photos. I really like the spare magazine in the stock. What are the sights on this? Barrel length? LOP? OAL?

 

[Inebriated]

My camp carbine is typically a 17" Savage .30-06. Not as cool as some of these, but I like it.

 

[OilyPablo]

Camp9 and Camp45 here. Awesome Camp Carbines. Love shooting the 45 at 50 or 100 yards with light plinking rounds - at steel or even plywood. Bang (quiet actually)...............wait for it...........wait.....bongk. +P wakes the gun right up.

 

[armoredman]

Sheepdog, how about this? Video I made on the day I received it. I shoot better with it now, can reliably plink Thugly at 100 yards from a standing position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcvGcs8neeg





Rifle is a CZ 527M in a custom stock made by LAGS gunsmithing of Mesa, AZ. He also installed the Marbles adjustable rear sight - the factory is drift adjustable only. Front sight is factory stock. Barrel is 18.5 inches. Fun is impossible to calculate, number is too high.

 

[dprice3844444]

http://www.justrightcarbines.com/JR_Carbine_Products.html built on ar-15 type platforms using ar-15 parts.takes glock mags

 

[HoosierQ]

I hope to win the lottery some day and make a PS90 my camp carbine. I need the lottery not so much for the gun but for that ammo!!!

 

[il_10]

An m1 carbine in a para stock fills my compact rifle slot. Plenty for all the animals you'd run into in Virginia, and terrifically handy.

 

[goon]

Though it's not semi-auto, I really do think the CZ-527 flat out rocks!
A regular 'ol 30-30 would probably work just fine for me too. Keep the rifle light, handy, and with minimal accessories.

 

[ExAgoradzo]

A couple of years ago we vacationed in WY. I was able to convince my wife that there was a real danger of a grizz coming into our camp and that I needed to defend my family. Marlin 1895 in 45-70 with some hot loads I promised her would take care of any danger within a campground distance. I still stand by that.
I keep that in my trailer (when camping) and a 1911 under the bed (in a locked easy access safe). Under normal conditions I'd say the 1894 in 44 mag would be better because there are more rounds and it will handle any varmint at any distance I'd care to dispatch. The 10-22 comes as well if there is any plinking possibilities. Now that plinking is illegal in CA...
Greg

 

[Don357]

My camp carbine is a Ted Williams Model 100 (actually a Win. '94 .30/30). Although a guy on "Armslist" has Marlin Camp 9 for $650 that I'm considering.

 

[bannockburn]

My camp carbine is a Rossi Model 92 in .45 Colt with the large loop lever and a short 18" barrel. Very lighweight and handy to take along it's the perfect companion for my Beretta Stampede in the same caliber.

 

[mavracer]

Mine would depend on mood and where I intended to camp. Most places it'll be AR in 300 Blk, Mini in 223, M1 Carbine or lever in 357 or 44. If larger critters are possible 94 30/30 or 336 in 35 Rem and if they're really large toothie type critters I'd take the '71 in 348 or the Marlin 45/70.