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Mini 30, 7.62 x 39, or Auto Ord. M-1 30 carbine
Hawkshaw
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Looking for reccomendations on one or the other of these rifles. New, they are about the same $$$$. Accuracy, reliability? This is just to take to the rock pit, and take care of my frustrations Ammo cost is a minor consideration. THX
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I never liked the 30 Carbine, cartridge or rifle but I have loaded lots for other people. I don't recall ever loading for the rusky but I did help a few people set up their stuff.
A stainless steel mini 30 gets my vote.
The 7.62x39 is a medium power round, suitable for medium game, including deer. .30 carbine is really a pistol round, equivalent to the .357 mag; great plinker & personal defense gun, but that's all.
If I were buying an M1 carbine, I would look for a USGI. Not keen on buying from Rev Moon. (Auto Ord name belongs to Kahr, which is owned by the Moonies.) But, that's just me.
At least with the Ruger, the factory stands behind the gun, for just about forever.
Neal
Go for the 7.62x39. Ammo is cheap and plentiful and the round can do anything the .30 carbine round can do, and more. [:)]
Having both - I vote 7.62x39
Same reasons
M1 is a fun shooter though.
The Ruger for lots of shooting 762x39 isn't as cheap as it used to be but it is still pretty cheap.