BEST SCOPE AND MOUNT COMBO FOR M1 CARBINE

TheWifeIsOut

November 28, 2002 11:47

Deer hunting out to 200yds max?

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nmyers

November 28, 2002 14:07
Well, I mounted a Leupold M8 -2X extended eye relief scope on the barrel with a B-Square clamp mount, and it performed well at the 100 yd range I limited it to. I only needed to ruin a handguard by cutting a slot at the top.

But, I can't recommend the .30 cal carbine for deer, even in those states where it is legal. This cartridge is no better than the .357 magnum, and I don't think that either round delivers enough energy to humanely kill deer.

If you are determined to use it, limit your shots to 50 yds.

Neal
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Sunray

November 29, 2002 06:30
Yep, 200 yards is too far for either accuracy or killing power for a carbine. And there is no good scope for one. A scope will throw off the balance and handiness of a carbine.
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TheWifeIsOut

November 29, 2002 12:25
yA, 200yds WAS PERHAPS AN EXAGERATION. 50-100yds WOULD BE SAFER. I AM CONCERNED TO HEAR THAT A SCOPE MAY THROW OFF THE BALANCE OF THE WEAPON, HOWEVER. I WAS PLANNING ON HANDLOADING SOME SOUPED UP ROUNDS FOR HUNTING TOO.
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