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Originally Posted by rcaf_777
While not the best source
The popularity of the M1 Carbine for collecting, sporting, and re-enactment use has resulted in continued civilian popularity of the .30 Carbine cartridge. For hunting, it is considered a small/medium-game cartridge, of marginal power for deer-size game. Even in long-barreled carbines, military-style full metal jacket projectiles do not expand as easily as soft or hollow point. In addition, the high sectional density of the projectile causes the bullet to overpenetrate. Soft-point and hollowpoint cartridges are considered to be more effective for hunting and self-defense, and are offered by Winchester, Remington UMC, Federal Cartridge, and Hornady ammunition manufacturers. With millions of surplus M1 Carbines still owned by civilians, the round continues to be used for these purposes into the present day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.30_Carbine |
it is marginally popular in some other firearms as pest control and personal protection..... Similar effects to a .357 magnum.
People complain about the FMJ, but gush about the HP ammo. I missed my opportunity to get a carbine in 2007 for $150 and sort of regret it.