modern use for an m1 carbine

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Is this carbine useful for anything besides plinking? What's the accuracy like? Can it be used for varmint/ small game? Or small deer? I like the rifle, but can't imagine spending 600 dollars on a rifle that can't be used for much.
 
I shot one, it shot a bit high at 100 yds, i was told thats common for them. But I would say deer, hogs, coyotes, wolves, and probably blackbear (thats going to be contrivercial). But just my opinion
 
I'm a big fan of a long gun as a home defense weapon I.e. shotgun or semi auto rifle, this would surely fit the bill (unless you live in an apartment) not too long, good round, low recoil and “Higher“ capacity(they do make 20-30 round mags). So add home defense in there.
 
I have two 30 carbines, and they are fun little rifles. I would have NO problem hunting Alabama whitetails (or other similar sized animals). I would also consider it a very viable "house gun". I plan on one of mine being my kid's first deer rifle. They are EASY to shoot and fun too.
 
with modern ammo they're even more effective now than ever. they're also pretty light. I just wish I didn't have to beat up a piece of history to use one. Mine was an Israeli lend/lease and on the stock is written then name of some it was issued to.
 
+1 on the superior HD gun and round with modern soft points...in addition to small game, varmints/pests, medium to large wild cats. Similar ballistics to a .357 "within its range." Nothing to sneeze at. I'd feel more comfortable with a similarly barreled (16-20") .357 lever on deer (up to 100-125 max)--and would not specifically take mine/buy one as primary for a known/planned deer hunt--there are much better choices (see above for one)--but otherwise it's a good comparison. Decent "survival" weapon--including taking close-in deer "if you must"--especially if not in bear country. Give me a .30-30 lever, Mini 30 etc., minimum, or better yet .44 Mag/.45 Colt/.454 lever for that duty.
45 year carbine shooter.
Edit: just read on a different forum someone found the M1C with hardball perfect for turkey--"DRT, straight through with minimal meat damage" to paraphrase. Hadn't specifically thought of this use in awhile but makes sense.
 
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I have two (one for 40+ yrs.) and haven't found any real use for them, probably next in rotation for trade-out.

I prefer pistols and short shotguns for home defense, your average encounter is 12 ft. or less.
 
Swampghost said
" I have two (one for 40+ yrs.) and haven't found any real use for them, probably next in rotation for trade-out.I prefer pistols and short shotguns for home defense, your average encounter is 12 ft. or less."

You make good points...I should have qualified as "among long gun choices" and "depends on the home/building environment." My first HD go-to's.are handgun/shotgun. For a larger home and/or close-in but more rural environment, "making a stand," the carbine's qualities stand right up there with anything. Lightweight, wieldable, simple and reliable operation decently powerful within likely range, great firepower.
 
gak, my oldest one was a gift from my next-door-neighbor who was a Marine in the pacific during WW II. He told me that they dumped the POC as soon as they could pick up a Garand or Thompson. His words.
 
The M1 Carbine has almost twice the muzzle energy of the .357 magnum revolver. Folks seem to have no problem supporting the .357 magnum for hand gun hunting. I see no reason the M1 Carbine could not be used for similar hunting. I figure if one can handgun hunt, or bow hunt it, then the M1 Carbine ought be a replacement for those weapons, provided one maintains the same restrictions for range.
 
Living on a working ranch I find it to be the most useful truck gun. Shoots through thick brush straightaway, knocks down feral hogs, reliable, compact, lightweight and fast. It's great. Dirt and dust and even cow look good on it and it doesn't hurt me to see it get roughed up a bit. Great gun. For $300 - $400 but new or collector is too steep for me too. Mine can do the tight groups w/ peep sights at 75 and 50 yard that a target grade rifle with mounted optics can do at a 100 easily. I just like mine. Owned it for 25 years, very little maintenance comes to mind.
 
russian ammo seems to group into 3" to 4" @ 100 yds depending how well I'm seeing that day. Might load it with soft nose ammo if using it to shoot goblins in the middle of the night. Samo for hunting, altho FMJs and coyotes of opportunity wouldn't be without merit. They are handy.
 
Don't bame the Carbine.

Your tipical IDPA type pistol Shooter(s) wouldn't dream of engaging copyrighted "A" Zone only hits at 50 to 75 yards on a regular basis.

A tipical M1 Carbine shooter, with a minimal amount of training, will drill the "A" Zone with speed and accuracy and ease at those distances; even before he eats your lunch.

At close distances, the M1 Carbine is, by design, wickedly fast... bullets first...with 357 Magnum ballistic power.

And if that doesn't work, M1 Carbine shooters have been known to appear, "Bayonet Equipped", with the option to slice, poke, slash, or just club their way to solving their problems.
 
I've got a safe full of rifles,AR's...AK's...Bolts... Just picked up a couple of m1 carbines this month and I prefer the carbines to any of them.A lot of fun and mine shoot under an inch at 50 yards with open sights.Like them so much I just ordered 2000 rounds from wideners for them.
 
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