M1 Carbine Accuracy

[Marlin989]

Hi,
I came across an interesting document from the Civilian Marksmanship Program in the US.

It's a discussion on typical accuracy problems with the carbine, and what can be done to improve them.

Check it out here: https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CarbineNotes.pdf

Cheers,
Neil

 

[OkayShooter]

I get about 2.5" at 100.

 

[fingers284]

My 42' underwood was 2.5" with original Underwood barrel but now with the new 18.5 barrel from Tenda ( about 15 yrs ago) is 3/4" all day long.

 

[OkayShooter]

Accuracy really depends on. Getting used to the heavy trigger and ammo.

As I had some ammo do 4 to 9 inches.

 

[Marlin989]

Accuracy really depends on. Getting used to the heavy trigger and ammo.

As I had some ammo do 4 to 9 inches.

Oh hell yeah. It's a decent trigger in that it breaks pretty cleanly, but it is heavy. I'd hazard a guess that it may be around 7 pounds.

Even so, it's a fun rifle to shoot. I've got one rebuilt on a '44 Inland receiver with mostly USGI parts. The barrel is non-restricted - 18.75" from Criterion, and the wood looks almost new - couldn't say when/where it's from. Type 3 barrel band, but the longer barrel = no way to mount a bayonet. (Without getting some custom work that is just not in the cards)

Cheers,
Neil