Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 11:39 AM
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Feedinggrounds
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I have a M1 .30 carbine. Cheaper Universal brand made in Florida with some original and aftermarket (non military) parts, I like it. It has killed a few deer at my 75 yard max food plot. Nice 110 grain soft point hunting rounds are made for them now. I have Michigan hunting legal 5 round mag, several 15 rounds and some 30 round mags.
Last edited by Feedinggrounds; 12/26/20 11:42 AM.
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Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 11:45 AM
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Whatever you do keep it as original as possible, if you want restore it just do the minimal work to get back to original worn condition; no re-bluing or wood work. Do not get rid of it, that is a keeper. Really fun to shoot too. I remember when there was still a lot of surplus ammo for those; no more I'm guessing. But it should be a cheap caliber to reload.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 12:07 PM
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I like them. I hand shoot them to well because they are so small and the LOP is way to short for me. Semi ok with a limbsaver pad on it, but the missus like the little rifle and I load for it. If you use Barrys bullets ( they are copper plated lead ) its the cheapest gun I have to load for as it sips powder. I use either IMR 4198 or H110 I do have some Sierra soft nose hunting bullets for social work as well other than the lead stuff for plinking.
Let's go Brandon
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Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 02:10 PM
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Mine's a National Postal Meter,date 10/43 on the barrel.I've owned it for close to 40 years now,paid $200 for it.Shot a lot of deer with it when I first got it,use it within its range and proper shot placement will drop a deer as fast as any other round.Still use it some for coyote calling,does a great job on our coyotes.It's entered semi retirement ,I figured it way more than earned its keep.I can't believe the price they bring nowdays,I wasn't too happy paying $200 in the early '80's,figured I'd paid too much.I had a guy tell me he bought one from the NRA in the 60's ,if I remember right I think he said he paid $25.Don't know how true that is.
Buck(formely known as Zandra)
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Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 05:11 PM
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Cool gat Wolfie, I may be jealous. Back in the late 60's they were cheap as heck to buy, even cheaper to plink with. My one cousin actually carried his while deer hunting. I wanted one then, I want one now!
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Re: So I got this M1 Carbine
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/20 06:49 PM
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Fun plinking gun. 15 years ago they were 200 bucks everywhere at gun shows. Price has tripled now. So has ammo. All gun shows in NY have many types and configurations for sale. Well at least when we can have gun shows again
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