Posted on 08/18/2017 3:57:43 PM PDT by VR-21
I've just become the owner of an Inland Mfg. M1 Carbine (reproduction). I'm familiar with the weapon but I've never owned or fed one and I'd like some wisdom about what might be the best ammunition for it. I want to buy a bulk quantity, but I don't have any knowledge about the going brands (Aguila, PPU, S&B etc.), and what issues there might be with regard to reliability and accuracy. I'd appreciate any input from those more knowledgeable about the weapon. Thanks.
I wouldn’t bother with it. Interesting bit of history but I got tired of replacing extractors in mine. When an AR is so reliable and inexpensive if you want a rifle to actually shoot why buy anything else? Now for hunting I don’t think there are many states that will let you hunt with a .223. Which is curious because the gun grabbers insist these are “too powerful for civilian use”,
I’ve had good luck with the PPU. It’s made by prvi partisan in Serbia. Good price point too.
CC
You’ll shoot your eye out.
Thanks CC. I’ve used PPU in 30-30 and 8x57 and had good results with both so I’ll definitely try some of theirs.
No prob. Enjoy your new toy.
CC
Aguila has been on a quality improvement program. Might try a few boxes to see how your new firestick likes it.
Dad has an Israeli arms licensed M1 carbine and loves it. I find it easy to shoot.
I've had the same problem with mine.
Ping
No Winchester whitebox, no Tula. I wouldn’t fire S&B out of anything I own.
I would probably go with Remington, Federal, Mag Tech.
The M-1 Carbine doesn’t have much of a reputation for stopping bad guys. Much of that rep is not the fault of the gun, but the ammunition. The brands listed are most often found in the FMJ or military ball configuration and are fine for having fun plinking. However, if you think you might use the weapon for defensive purposes, I’d suggest semi-jacketed hollow points as a better choice. Corbon also makes a great defensive round for it.
In addition to extractors, is there anything else you’d recommend for my spare parts kit?
A lovely weapon with very inferior ballistics. I would suggest you shoot cheap ammo unless you are hunting deer. Hornady makes great ammo for this but would suggest a more powerful weapon when hunting deer.
It is a lovely weapon but far under powered for its original mission.
It is a lovely and beautiful weapon but that is all it is. I do not have one in my collection as they are to damn expensive today. I should have bought one 50 years ago.
If under 100 yards and a deer or human it is okay. Otherwise I would suggest something more powerful.
I never thought of Cor-Bon so thanks for that tip. I know that many are skeptical about the rounds merit as a manstopper, but I have other platforms that are well proven. I always thought the carbine was a trick rifle and simply wanted one. I look at the round as basically a double charged 9mm. I wouldn’t want to be the gelatin block for one regardless.
As others said, you can’t go wrong with PPU/Privi ammo. It is my go to for testing out a new-to-me firearm. Plus, they do produce some of the obsolete calibers
You can say that again. What I paid for the thing would come close to getting me another M1A. I don't plan to hunt with it, and troubled times notwithstanding I hope never to even point it at a human being. In discussions about firearms with friends we've put the carbine along with other platforms like the No. 5 Enfield, Winchester 94 etc. into a niche we call "intersection guns." I'll accept and enjoy it for what it is, but I definitely want reliability and to get the pest performance I can out of it. Thanks for the comment.
I’m curious about your low opinion of S&B. I’ve only used it in 45acp and haven’t had any problem with it. I’ve been very pleased with the brass for reloading. What problems have you had?
I’ll definitely try some. I hope my new rifle will perform well with one of the brands that’s easy to get in bulk. Thanks for the input.
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