Sven
Senior Member
Was wondering: How does the M1 Carbine stack up to Jeff Cooper's rules for the "Scout" concept.
Courtesty Futo Ino on another post, the rules are:
I've found one actually CAN charge a carbine from a stripper clip - there is no guide so you have to man-handle the ammo in there, but it can be done. Better yet, have some 30 rounders* with fresh springs and you are set.
Falls way short on caliber... also, accuracy might be an issue, but some report good groups.
With a forward-mounted sight such as an Aimpoint or a longish eye relief 'scout' scope, I think the M1 Carbine will serve as a pretty cool little 'mini-Scout rifle'.
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Shameless plug: if you are interested in a scope mount for your M1 carbine, then you may wish to get in on the group buy we secured for the new UltimAK M1 Carbine forward mounts. Click the image for the thread.
M1 Carbine Forward Mount - Group Buy
My plan is to use my UltimAK mount for a Leopold 2.5 x 28 Intermediate eye relief scope, on 1" QRW rings. Will report how it shoots. Should have everything pretty soon.
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* - where allowed by law
Courtesty Futo Ino on another post, the rules are:
*ALL* of the following features are OPTIONAL, NOT mandatory:
1. Reserve iron sights
2. Detachable mag
3. Stripper-clip feeding ability
4. Bipod
What is NOT optional; IS mandatory, are these features:
5. Weight with scope and sling: Under 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). -
6. Length: 1 meter (39 inches)
7. Barrel length: 19 inches
8. Optics: Forward and low mounted, LER, 2x - 3x.
9. Magazine-fed and turnbolt action
10. Fast loop-up type sling (Ching or CW style)
11. Caliber: .308Win or 7mm-08 (or .243 for frail individuals).
12. Capable of of 2MOA or better accuracy at 200 yards.
I've found one actually CAN charge a carbine from a stripper clip - there is no guide so you have to man-handle the ammo in there, but it can be done. Better yet, have some 30 rounders* with fresh springs and you are set.
Falls way short on caliber... also, accuracy might be an issue, but some report good groups.
With a forward-mounted sight such as an Aimpoint or a longish eye relief 'scout' scope, I think the M1 Carbine will serve as a pretty cool little 'mini-Scout rifle'.
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Shameless plug: if you are interested in a scope mount for your M1 carbine, then you may wish to get in on the group buy we secured for the new UltimAK M1 Carbine forward mounts. Click the image for the thread.
M1 Carbine Forward Mount - Group Buy
My plan is to use my UltimAK mount for a Leopold 2.5 x 28 Intermediate eye relief scope, on 1" QRW rings. Will report how it shoots. Should have everything pretty soon.
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* - where allowed by law