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[pirate44]

i have wanted to get a few things for my father-in-law. maybe for Christmas or his next b-day. what i had in mind was a bayonet lug and bayonet for his M1 Carbine. as i was researching it, i was curious as to the firepower of the gun. i dont know a whole lot about guns, but i was curious as to how it compares to say a 30-06 or a 30-30
here is the info on a standard m1 .30 Caliber Carbine:

Operation: M1
Length: 35.65 in. (905 mm)
Weight unloaded: 5 lb 7 oz (2.48 kg)
Barrel: 18 in. 4 grooves, right hand twist
Magazine: 15 or 30 round detachable box
Muzzle: velocity 1990 fps, 967 ft-lbs.
Rate of Fire: M2 on full auto, 650-700rpm
300 yds: 1035 fps, 262 ft-lbs
Ammunition: 108 gr bullet, 13 gr charge, US Service M1
Effective Range: 300 yds

[cdlvj]

Can't beat the accuracy and versitility of a 30-06 or 270.

Grains Muzzle Trajectory at 100 yds
.270 Winchester 130 3060 1.5
.270 Winchester 150 2850 +2.2
.280 Remington 140 3000 +1.5
.280 Remington 150 2890 +2.1
7mm Rem Mag. 150 3110 +1.7
7mm Rem Mag. 160 2950 +1.5
7mm Rem Mag. 175 2860 +1.9
.30-06 150 2910 +1.7
.30-06 165 2800 +2.2
.30-06 180 2700 +2.4

[slpybear the bullfan]

I own a 1943 IBM M-1 carbine. Absolutely love it. If I had to pick just one to take to the ranch, this would be it.

Mine is one that was armory refurbed just after the war. Shoots like a dream... can emphasize that enough. And accurate as heck.

Sure, it doesn't have near the stopping power of the Garand or 03... but I love it!

for more info, check out www.fulton-armory.com/

They have been my first choice in help on my Garand, 03 Springfield and Carbine.

Btw, All three of them are a blast to shoot!

[Gobbla2001]

Not gunna help out pirate here but I'll agree with cdlvj on the 30.06 and 270... I use a 270... 270's and 30.06's (and the 300 I believe along with 'maybe' the 7 mil) are very good rifles for their energy and accuracy after 300 or so yards... they're accurate and deadly at long range, that what makes them so special...

Take your 6 mil, 308 (I think, I get the 300 and 308 confused because one of 'em isn't as powerful as the number is high) and .243 and you are very accurate at a long distance, however the deer/pig/whatever may turn around and laugh at you because they are not very deadly at too long of a range (I'd say 350 yards maybe?)... but from the space you're firing from and on to about 300 yards the .243's are perfect...

I chose a .270 because one of the places I hunt at offers me about a 450+ yard shot...

[Gobbla2001]

30-30s, though? They're good up close, have some kick but they're brush ammunition, won't kill too far past 150 yards from what I hear...

[pirate44]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
I own a 1943 IBM M-1 carbine. Absolutely love it. If I had to pick just one to take to the ranch, this would be it.

Mine is one that was armory refurbed just after the war. Shoots like a dream... can emphasize that enough. And accurate as heck.

Sure, it doesn't have near the stopping power of the Garand or 03... but I love it!

for more info, check out www.fulton-armory.com/

They have been my first choice in help on my Garand, 03 Springfield and Carbine.

Btw, All three of them are a blast to shoot!
ive only held the gun, havent examined it much. how can i find the year and the manufacturer? i know during WW2, they were made by many places. even the Rockola company(the jukebox people) produced them

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by pirate44
even the Rockola company(the jukebox people) produced them

Hmmm, a trigger for firing and a trigger for "A13"... wonder which song that was...

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by pirate44
ive only held the gun, havent examined it much. how can i find the year and the manufacturer? i know during WW2, they were made by many places. even the Rockola company(the jukebox people) produced them the M-1 Carbine is a great piece to add to anyone's collection. I dont know that I'd use it to hunt with, but none the less, would like to own one. The manuf. and date are usually stamped on WWII era guns somewhere on the barrel. I have a Brit. 303, and I believe it was from 43.

[hawkfan]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
30-30s, though? They're good up close, have some kick but they're brush ammunition, won't kill too far past 150 yards from what I hear...

Thats what I use. My land is so brushy about 100 yards is my longest shot. I do , however want an 270.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
30-30s, though? They're good up close, have some kick but they're brush ammunition, won't kill too far past 150 yards from what I hear...
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I love my 30-30. It's good to about 200 yards with the scope I have on it. And yes I did kill a hog at about 200 yards. :)
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I have fired a friend's British 303 plenty of times. Nice gun.