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Timothy
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Posted: Jan 16 2022 at 12:26pm |
I’m a retired mechanical engineer with woodworking, gardening, and reloading as current hobbies.
Grew up in WI and hunted with the family there until I graduated from UW and moved to CA in ‘84. Never owned a gun here until my wife and I decided to get into handgun shooting as our COVID distraction. My dad had a commercial M1 carbine when I was younger that my brother used….now long traded away. I remember being fascinated by the compact size and the history it represented even though a replica. Dad’s older brother carried one in WWII as a Sgt in Patton’s army. My wife and I decided recently to reconnect with the family roots, if you will, by looking for a carbine to purchase. Quickly discovered that there is a whole lot to learn about these carbines, but you already know that of course. So I will learn what I can from you all here about the carbine with a goal towards an informed purchase of a carbine in reasonable shape that we can take to the range on occasion. Won’t be looking for a collector-grade, but just a working piece of history. An maybe add loading .30 carbine cartridges to my hobby list as well. Thanks for listening and having me aboard.
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floydthecat
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I am sure you will enjoy your journey and the carbine round is simple to reload, no more complicated than any straight-wall cartridge. The cost of reloading supplies being what they are, it’s still very economical compared to todays commercial ammo costs.
Welcome aboard.
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Donnie
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Welcome to the forum Timothy. Do a little research before you make a purchase, you will be glad you did later. These carbines are fun to shoot and easy to maintain, not to mention their wartime fame. This is great place to learn.
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Smokpole
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Well you certainly jumped into the deep end of the pool. Even those of use who have collected fro 30+ years are still learning! Welcome to the forum and ask anything that comes to mind. This place is a wealth of information and one of the friendliest on the web!
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Timothy
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Thanks for the welcomes. Look forward to learning more. Quite the site.
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sling00
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Welcome to the forum. If you haven't seen it, you might want to look at this recent/ongoing post regarding buying a carbine. I'm pretty sure there are others as well. Since you are wanting a shooter it shouldn't be a problem getting one. There are some good reloading posts on here as well.
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Timothy
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New Brass and Sling - thanks for the links I’ll take a look. So many threads in the forum so the pointers are appreciated.
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