M1 carbine and its 30 carbine ammo

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Hey everyone
I've recently taken a shine the m1 carbine. But I'm new to this rifle and if anyone had some info on its accuracy and capabilities I'd love to learn more. Also in terms of its ammo is it decently easy to find? Is it expensive?
Ben
 
The 30 Carbine round is roughly half way between a 357 magnum and a 44 magnum for energy, in Victoria, it's easily available, along with dozens of other less common calibers, at Pullens. Cost wise, it's expensive for a handgun round, but fairly affordable for a rifle round - expect to pay about $30/50. If you want real cheap 30 carbine, and you don't care to reload, Tula sells it really, really cheap. As far as reloading goes, it's pretty much like reloading for a pistol - magnum pistol powders work well, and Berrys makes a plated bullet for it - as long as you don't load it to max velocities. The carbine itself is an amazing little rifle - probably the handiest small rifle available. It's reliable, fast handling and very useable BUT to get the most out of a GI carbine, you need to get it rebarelled to make it NR.
 
Price for ammunition varies, it usually is about 60 cents or so per shot. Accuracy is fine for milsurp, I shoot clay pigeons at 100m with mine. I have not shot further than that. Great little rifles!
 
AlbertanBound said:
Sweeeeet. Ya im looking at one of the James river armory ones from irunguns if I can get on the preorder that is lol.
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Legitimate USGI re-builds from the Korean war period are pretty common up here in Canada and seem to hold their investment. Maybe better off waiting for one on the EE instead of bothering with JRA? Just my thoughts.

-Steve
 
Steve1987 said:
Legitimate USGI re-builds from the Korean war period are pretty common up here in Canada and seem to hold their investment. Maybe better off waiting for one on the EE instead of bothering with JRA? Just my thoughts.

-Steve
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Out of the three m1's I have only one is not original and is a Korea rebuild. Besides the type 3 barrel band, switch safety and rear elevation every other part is Saginaw or IP. I even tracked down original parts through eBay and the EE to put her back to original configuration.
Here's a pic of my saginaws one original the other Korean rebuild, haven't got around to taking pics of original inland M1A1 I recently acquired
 
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Saddest thing about Carbines is the Socialist F**ks putting it on the restricted list for no apparent reason. Nobody is currently making 18.5+" barrels for 'em and the Carbine is on the U.S. government's 'restricted for export' list.
Factory ammo is kind of pricey, but it's an easy cartridge to reload. Carbide dies, IMR4227 and 110 grain bullets work magic. There's absolutely no need for magnum primers. Loaded up with the right bullet, it'd do for deer, except there ain't no hunting anywhere with a restricted rifle. Range use only.
Pop over here.
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/index.html
 
This is the second time I heard someone say non restricted barrels are not available. Nick at Vulcan Gun Refinishing has them and will install for you.
 
One of mine has a stupid switch on the side of it and is very hard on ammo. But a fun gun to shoot.

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I don't know why anyone is still listening to mr Sunray..:) I can't remember once when he was right..:) you can buy 18.5inch barrels and the carbine is being made right now by A.O. in non res length...
sunray said:
Saddest thing about Carbines is the Socialist F**ks putting it on the restricted list for no apparent reason. Nobody is currently making 18.5+" barrels for 'em and the Carbine is on the U.S. government's 'restricted for export' list.
Factory ammo is kind of pricey, but it's an easy cartridge to reload. Carbide dies, IMR4227 and 110 grain bullets work magic. There's absolutely no need for magnum primers. Loaded up with the right bullet, it'd do for deer, except there ain't no hunting anywhere with a restricted rifle. Range use only.
Pop over here.
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/index.html
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I am learning about these beasts, and the more I read, the more I want a WWII rebuild and not a cheap knock-off. Ironically, I already have the carbide dies, 100 grain bullets, and powder (as I reload for an antique Swiss 1882).
I have been conversing with a forum member that rebuilds GI parts mix-masters. I would like a good, reliable and attractive shooter, but with a new non-restricted barrel so that I can actually use it.
 
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