.30 M1 Carbine
Anytime a cartridge is adopted for use by
the U.S. government, its chances of success among civilian shooters are quite
good, regardless of its practical usefulness as a sporting cartridge. Such
a cartridge is the .30 Carbine. Its too powerful for small game, not powerful
enough for big game, and has never been available in an accurate rifle. And
yet, this 1940's vintage military cartridge is still high up on the popularity
chart among American shooters.
Introduced in 1940 in the M1 Carbine, this straight walled .30 caliber cartridge
was loaded with a 110 grain round nose bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1975
fps. As the U.S. Army saw it, the short, lightweight rifle was far more effective
in the hands of the average GI than a pistol and yet much more portable than
the longer and heavier M1 Garand rifle.
Whether or not this proves to be true is debatable, but one thing is certain;
The thousands of M1 Carbines sold to civilian shooters through the NRA assured
this cartridge lasting popularity.
At best, the .30 Carbine is enough cartridge for javalina and varmints at
close range. At worst, it is a fun cartridge for venting cans and paper targets.
Probably the most accurate firearms ever available in this caliber are the
Thompson/Center Contender and the Ruger Blackhawk. H110, W-296, and
2400 are excellent
choices for all barrel lengths.
Source: Hodgdon Data Manual, 26th Edition
| 30 M1 Carbine Reloading Components & Accessories | |
Hornady
Series II Three Full Length Die Set
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RCBS
Trim Pro 3-Way Cutter .30 Caliber
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| 30 Caliber (.308) Bullets | RCBS
Ammo Box (#86905) |
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