Hello from California

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   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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Timothy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Jan 13 2022 Location: Crossville TN Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timothy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hello from California 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.
	T R

floydthecat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Oct 13 2016 Location: Mississippi Status: Offline Points: 1998	Post Options Post Reply Quote floydthecat Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 16 2022 at 2:36pm
	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.

Donnie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 31 2018 Location: Newburgh, IN Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote Donnie Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 16 2022 at 6:06pm
	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.

Smokpole Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Oct 21 2019 Location: Madison ohio Status: Offline Points: 1058	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smokpole Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 16 2022 at 7:28pm
	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!
	OGCA Life member NRA Life member Ashtabula Rod and Gun Life member

Timothy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Jan 13 2022 Location: Crossville TN Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timothy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 17 2022 at 8:13pm
	Thanks for the welcomes. Look forward to learning more. Quite the site. T
	T R

sling00 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Apr 21 2016 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 941	Post Options Post Reply Quote sling00 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 18 2022 at 7:09am
	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. Regards http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/if-your-were-looking-to-buy-where-to-go_topic5976.html

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4664	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 18 2022 at 10:01am
	Another good post http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/buying-your-first-carbine_topic1301.html
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Timothy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Jan 13 2022 Location: Crossville TN Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timothy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 18 2022 at 11:38am
	New Brass and Sling - thanks for the links I’ll take a look. So many threads in the forum so the pointers are appreciated.
	T R