Q on Ruger single-shots: Did they ever make one chambered in 30 Carbine?

[The Kurgan]

I so want one.

 

[Blastattack]

My guess is no, seeing as none came up when I searched for it. They did make Blackhawks in .30 Carbine though.

 

[The Kurgan]

My thinking is no as well. Would make a versatile little platform that packs quite a punch.

 

[Blastattack]

It would, but so would .357 Magnum, which they did make. I would argue that is more versatile.

 

[chasseur]

Would be good in a Ruger no 3

 

[357Maximum]

Nope, no reference ever in either R L Wilson book Ruger and his Guns or J D Clayton Book Ruger #1 .

30 cal Non Magnums the Number 1 has been chambered are the .308, 30.06 and 30.30 The #3 was chambered in 30.40

357

 

[Slimbo]

The first time i've ever heard someone say the .30 carbine packs a punch!

 

[The Kurgan]

110 grains going 2000+ fps is pretty impressive from such a small case... and certainly adequate for small game.

 

[The Kurgan]

Not as far apart as some might think... but yes, .357 Magnum (a personal favourite of mine) is the more powerful of the two.

Rifle Ballistics for .357 magnum with 158 gr. Super-X® Jacketed Soft Point
Distance (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft.lbs.) Trajectory Short , Long (in.)
Muzzle...............1830...............1175............................-..............-
50 .....................-................... -............................. 0.0............ -
100...................1427................715..........................-2.4 ............0
150 ....................-.................... - ...........................-9.1......... -5.5
200....................1138...............454...........................-21..........-16.2
250 ....................- ....................-- ..........................-39.2 ......-33.1

Rifle Ballistics for 30 carbine with 110 gr. Super-X® Hollow Soft Point
Distance (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft.lbs.) Trajectory Short , Long (in.)
Muzzle...............1990..............967.................................-...........-
50 ......................- .................- .................................0.9 .........-
100...................1567..............600................................ 0.......... 0
150 ....................- ..................- ................................-4.5 .....-4.5
200...................1236...............373.............................-13.5.....-13.5
250 ....................- .................-- ..............................-28.3 ....-28.3

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Would be fun to have .30 Carbine version based on the Ruger 77/22 Hornet action.

 

[kamlooky]

Pester'im 'nuff and I bet he'll build one............ case hardened et'awll............

 

[SuperCub]

The first time i've ever heard someone say the .30 carbine packs a punch!

........ or be versatile.

I can't imagine for the life of me how a gun like this would be useful for anything other than being odd.

 

[Boomer]

........ or be versatile.

I can't imagine for the life of me how a gun like this would be useful for anything other than being odd.

The .30 Carbine does make the 7.62X39 look pretty good though. A better comparison than the .30 Carbine vs .357 might be the .30 Carbine vs .32-20, or perhaps compared to one of the new whiz-bang .32 magnum handgun cartridges.

 

[The Kurgan]

........ or be versatile.

I can't imagine for the life of me how a gun like this would be useful for anything other than being odd.

It might be unusual, but I wouldn't call it odd. How does it lack compared to other cartridges in it's class? While it comes up short against 357 magnum, it still has excellent ballistics, is super easy to load for, and being a 32 cal bullet, it has excellent penetration.

Yeah, I can see myself building one... and yeah, colour case hardening would be part of that equation

 

[9.3mauser]

........ or be versatile.

I can't imagine for the life of me how a gun like this would be useful for anything other than being odd.

You could start out with .30 carbine, have it rechambered to .30/30, then to .308 or maybe .30/40 Krag, then to .30-06, .300 H&H, .300 Wby, and finally .300 RUM. How much more versatile can you get?

 

[SuperCub]

It might be unusual, but I wouldn't call it odd. How does it lack compared to other cartridges in it's class? While it comes up short against 357 magnum, it still has excellent ballistics, is super easy to load for, and being a 32 cal bullet, it has excellent penetration.

Yeah, I can see myself building one... and yeah, colour case hardening would be part of that equation

Nothing personal, but I think a gun like that is bloody useless. You can't hunt with it anything larger than a coyote, it's not known for accuracy and not a long range shooter. What can you do with it other than blast away at 50yd barn broadsides. I think a 357mag is about the same. It's a plinker that I can do the same with my SKS for a fraction of the price.

Just sayin' .......just my lowly opinion. Please don't hate me!

 

[SuperCub]

You could start out with .30 carbine, have it rechambered to .30/30, then to .308 or maybe .30/40 Krag, then to .30-06, .300 H&H, .300 Wby, and finally .300 RUM. How much more versatile can you get?

Now you do make a point with that thought.

 

[hoytcanon]

You could start out with .30 carbine, have it rechambered to .30/30, then to .308 or maybe .30/40 Krag, then to .30-06, .300 H&H, .300 Wby, and finally .300 RUM. How much more versatile can you get?

L... O... frickin... L!!!

 

[BigUglyMan]

It might be unusual, but I wouldn't call it odd. How does it lack compared to other cartridges in it's class? While it comes up short against 357 magnum, it still has excellent ballistics, is super easy to load for, and being a 32 cal bullet, it has excellent penetration.

Yeah, I can see myself building one... and yeah, colour case hardening would be part of that equation

Anyone that knows you can see you building one!

 

[The Kurgan]

Nothing personal, but I think a gun like that is bloody useless. You can't hunt with it anything larger than a coyote, it's not known for accuracy and not a long range shooter. What can you do with it other than blast away at 50yd barn broadsides. I think a 357mag is about the same. It's a plinker that I can do the same with my SKS for a fraction of the price.

Just sayin' .......just my lowly opinion. Please don't hate me!

No hate. Just loooooveeeee.

Accuracy from 30 Carbine is based on the 30 M1 Carbine semi-auto, so not a fair statement.
Yes, it's not a long range shooter, we all have plenty of those.
Yes, coyote, and other small pests...

No, I won't be building one (at least not yet)... got too many projects in the mix. Though, I wouldn't mind trying one in an accurate configuration to silence the nay sayers.

Peace.