M1 Carbine - To Scope or Not to Scope?

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I have a post WWII, 1960's commercial mfg receiver, completed with USGI parts, .30 cal M1 carbine, with restricted length barrel. It has the adjustable rear iron site. I also have a scope mount for it that replaces that rear site & mounts a Weaver style rail so that 1" Weaver style scope rings can be attached. I have test fired this rifle with irons & was pleased with "off hand" accuracy out to 25 yards.

I am also in the process to taking possession of a 'real deal' 1943 mfg USGI M1 carbine.

I am thinking about scoping the 1960's commercial M1 carbine once I take possession of the USGI model. Of course the USGI model will remain untouched!

Interested in commentary from other CGN'ers who have scoped M1 carbines.... scope types used etc. I was thinking of going with something like a vintage Weaver K3 [fixed 3 power], as I already have one on hand. Was thinking that my shooting would be 50 - 75 yards if I was to scope this M1. And this M1 being restricted it would be for target use only, on my local range [is 100 yards max for rifle there].

I've already acquired dies, etc to reload for the M1 carbine so ammo isn't going to be an issue, either.

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I had a Universal made carbine with an S&K scope mount that replaced the rear sight. It was pretty solid and with a cheap 4X scope I was able to get 3" groups at 100yds using S&B factory ammo.

Sold it because, well, it was a Universal.
 
"...able to get 3" groups at 100yds..." My Plainfield will do that with issue sights. Scoping a Carbine is as daft as using a bipod with one, however, you might want to think red dot sight.
"...reload for the M1 Carbine..." Think 110 grain HP's or SP's with IMR4227. An HP blows a hole the size of a grapefruit in a ground hog. Not that it's legal to hunt with a standard barrel Carbine anymore.
 
sunray said:
"...able to get 3" groups at 100yds..." My Plainfield will do that with issue sights. Scoping a Carbine is as daft as using a bipod with one, however, you might want to think red dot sight.
"...reload for the M1 Carbine..." Think 110 grain HP's or SP's with IMR4227. An HP blows a hole the size of a grapefruit in a ground hog. Not that it's legal to hunt with a standard barrel Carbine anymore.
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What model of 'red dot' would you recommend?

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If this is the mount you have,
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then a Leapers red/green dot unit or one of their compact scopes would be nice on an M1.
Check out the Leapers site and then order what you want from D&L Airgun. They have fast
service and good prices.
 
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Usually if you scope a M1 Carbine, you will get "precision misses." Make sure the hook and socket at the rear end of the receiver are fitting very good, as that will help tighten groups a bit.
 
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