Ballistic comparison: M1 Carbine .30 vs. .44 mag from Winchester Trapper

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629 shooter

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The edge as far as power goes to the 44 Mag - according to the data I have it is far more than just an edge!

The Hornady manual lists a top load for the 30 Carbine :

100 gr. SJ (short jacket) @ 2200 fps
110 gr. RN/FMJ-RN @ 2000 fps

An 18" Ruger Carbine 44 Mag:

200 gr. HP/XTP @2100 fps
240 gr. HP/XTP @ 1900 fps
265 gr. FP @ 1700 fps
300 gr. HP/XTP @ 1550 fps

I used to own a Marlin 1894 44 Mag - had a lot of fun with that rifle!
 
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Sundance

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No comparison...

No edge...

.44 Mag out of a rifle is awesome...blows a .30 carbine away...

I personally feel that the .44 Mag is a better choice than a .30-30 or a 7.62x39 as well...at least for deer size game.
 
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Deadman

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From what I've read .30 carbine is similar to lighter .357 magnum loads when fired from 16inch + barrels.

I.e. 110 grain .30 carbine and 125 grain .357 rounds both have a muzzle velocity of around 2000fps and energy around 1000ft.lbs.
 
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444

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As was mentioned, you can load 110 grain bullets for a .357 HANDGUN that exceed the velocity of a 110 grain bullet (GI Ball Ammo) in a .30 Carbine RIFLE.
Published, safe and sane loads.
 
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