M1Carbine v Mini 14

These two rifles just scream to be compared to each other. The Inland M1 carbine modern manufacture versus the Ruger Mini 14. So we decided today to do a 100 round shoot off at 50 yards as well as a shoot off at 100 yards and check accuracy & function including mag dumps.

[@larry1824]

The M1 has a history factor that can't be denied! They make great truck or trunk carry around in rural areas

[@user-pb2vo4pt3t]

Mine got a Choate folding stock. I use 110 grain soft point bullets. It's my primary home defense weapon because it has no recoil, and a 3 war record for reliability! I love the "war baby"!

[@gilanbarona9814]

A lot of older ethnic minority guerrillas in Myanmar (Burma to us old timers) still use M1 and M2 carbines to fight the oppressive Tatmadaw. The M16 is more effective in many ways, but the carbines continue to have devoted users out in those jungles. They must be pretty good.

[@paulhare662]

It's like deciding which hot sister you want to ask out first. The trick is to eventually do them both.

[@drdrake63]

I decided to do both sisters at once 😉

[@ahmadjarrad2635]

This is so messed up 😂

[@marcopkiller]

Or take the younger one.. Ruger )

[@andrescepero2086]

@@ahmadjarrad2635pp7j.

[@7wt]

I don’t have any sisters, can I borrow yours?

[@Shot_Gunner]

Gosh watching this has been a breath of fresh air. Finally someone knowledgeable regarding what the rifles intended purpose is. So many folks use the 1 MOA standard and to be honest I think that’s a bit overused. Great review , I’m a huge fan of the Mini-14 and the M14 and the m1 carbine. My favorite rifles. 😊

[@daffyduck7336]

While station in Boise Idaho with the marines I came across a very unusual version of the M 1 carbine at gun dealership by the name Parcells (spelling is questionable) this carbine had been modified by the Melvin Johnson fire arms company, it was rebarraled. To 221cal. Cartridges , I believe it was called the 221spitfire. It the only one of this type I've ever seen, I aways wondered how this Cartridge performed, I understand it was a necked down version of the 30 cal carbine Cartridges. I would have liked tried it out on the range anyone else run across weapon? And what was its performance like.

[@CharlesSmith-ye3fv]

I Have Three M-1 Carbine, saginaw, A Winchester, A Rock Ola,A GP 100 Mini 14 Ruger ,Lov Them,101 Tennessee Prepper Smoky Mountain TN,👍👍

[@russream3732]

Rock Ola - that is sweet! I have a 1944 IBM. Wonderful shooters.

[@waynebrown616]

I've owned both. The main thing I like about the M1 Carbine over the Mini-14 is portability.

[@Privat2840]

The carbine is great for what it is. Carbine is only 5 pounds and the 30 cal carbine round is basically a pistol. The Carbine is designed to function as a long range pistol which makes it great for home defense. The 30 cal round will not travel through a dozen wall, yet is equivalent to a .357 Mag for knock down power.

[@cliffords2315]

WWII Audie Murphy won the Congressional Medal of Honor using the M-1 Carbine!!

[@jeffadams9807]

@@cliffords2315 He Won The MOH, By Using A Radio (To Call In Artillery On Armor) & A .50 Cal MG On A Burning Tank Destroyer (To Deal With Infantry)...

[@daviddomingo7768]

​@@cliffords2315 remember famous mobster Bugsy Siegel ? He was tore up by an M1 carbine with ball ammo. One of the bullets went through his head with so much pressure...one eyeball was pushed out of the socket 15 feet away . Truly effective round .

[@Matas226]

The M1 Carbine was used by many law enforcement officers as a patrol rifle back in the 60's, 70's and early 80's. It was small light and minimal recoil. The AR 15 took its place.

[@cliffords2315]

We gave M-1 Carbines to the South Vietnamese Army, they did a great job with them.

[@jesspeters1611]

The Max effective range of the M1 Carbine was 250 yards according to old Army and USMC Field manuels. But many shooter could hit up to 300 yards and more.

[@nightrider1850]

I can hit a 30 inch steel target at 300 yards all day long with both. The M1 carbine was well liked because it was light and handy to carry. My Grandfather was issued one as a rifle platoon leader in WW2. The first chance he got a swapped it out for the M1 Garand. He told me that the first German soldier he shot with the carbine took 8 rounds before he went down. The next time out it only took one out of the M1 Garand.

[@cephasmartin8593]

I bought a Series 186 Mini-14, manufactured in 1994, in February. Since I had heard about accuracy concerns with early Mini's I bought an Accu-Strut and an Amega scout rail and installed them before sighting it in, so I don't have a before and after comparison, but what I can tell you is that my Mini shot a 1.5 MOA at 100 metres before I got run off by hungry mosquitoes, so I wasn't able to fine tune it. They say that the newer models with the improved barrel are more accurate. Frankly, I like the looks of the Accu-Strut on my Mini-14. Take care and keep your barrel clean. Bo Leggs.

[@bluescatreimer]

I have both, they both great rifles.

[@Range-Report]

A most enjoyable, and information packed video. Nice work.

[@patrickkelly9721]

Light, crisp triggers are great for the range. There's no adrenaline pumping from rounds coming towards you. That's why mil spec is the way it is.

[@ScottAT]

Training training training.

[@walterminer4990]

The sound of a "steel mosquito" going by your ear will make anyone forget about what has a better trigger! Best to ya',,,,!

[@bykrydr21]

The biggest thing is that your Mini 14 is not the newer 5800 series the changes to the barrel make a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE in accuracy thanks for the excellent video

[@stevemiller7433]

I have an M1 Carbine and a Mini 14. The M1 carbine weighs a lot less. Ruger products always weigh more than they have to. The M1 is easier to shoot well, probably just the sights. This comparison is not fair to the Mini, however, as you are shooting the old "Pencil" barreled version. The newer thicker barreled rifle is less prone to heat stringing. As for reliability, the M1's weakness has always been it's magazine. If I were to pick one it would be the M1.. Just the Weight difference makes ALL the difference. If they trimmed 2 pounds off the Mini, it would be more viable.

[@nightrider1850]

He's also shooting the wrong ammo. He should have been shooting a 55gr not a 62gr bullet

[@darrenchard2221]

Both are amazing carbines, love the old fashioned look, shame they are off limits to me in the U.K. as I would have at least 1 of each!

[@gustavesoucy-breton6841]

@@TheCrusher72 getting a gun permit in the uk is too hard.

[@CharlesSmith-ye3fv]

It comes down to preference . Lov Them Both.

[@floydteter4323]

Good video, through my results are a bit different. I have both a Mini-14 and an M-1 Carbine (recent Auto Ordnance reproduction). Broke in the M-1 Carbine by cycling the bolt 1,500 times. Put a touch of grease in the charging track. Roughly 700 rounds downrange and rarely get through a 15-round mag without at least one FTE. Different ammo brands, different mag brands (including USGI) - same results. Zero issues after 500 rounds with the (used, but new to me) Mini-14 with Ruger mags. Maybe Inland's reproduction is just better. But for me, the Mini-14 wins hands down on the basis of reliability - no contest at all.

[@noahcount7132]

Dave, the accuracy issue you're having with your earlier production Mini-14 has been largely resolved by the factory in more current models of both the Mini-14 and Mini-30, but they tend to suffer from a heavy and gritty-feeling trigger pull. That's easily resolved by removing your trigger group and sending it to Accuracy Systems of Byers, Colorado, for a trigger job that will give your Mini an orders of magnitude lighter and smoother-feeling trigger pull which also helps to enhance the accuracy of more current production Minis.

[@cephasmartin8593]

About what does the trigger job cost? I don't feel like I have much trouble with my trigger, but a little lighter pull would be nice if the price is right. Take care and keep your barrel clean. Bo Leggs.

[@rickodell6095]

An Accustrut might help stiffen whippy barrel.

[@hoagie9080]

@@cephasmartin8593 you don't have to send your trigger assembly off. If you add an M*Carbo trigger spring, that will reduce your trigger pull to about 4lbs. Also a Wolff hammer spring will assist with shooting cheaper ammo with deep set primers. Just those two springs by themselves make a huge difference. I've also added a Wolff recoil spring and Accu-Strut

[@ColburnFreml]

M855 (green tip) hasn't always been the best round for accuracy either.

[@noahcount7132]

@@cephasmartin8593 -- The trigger job cost me $70 plus postage. A 3.5 to 4.0-lb pull is advertised. I don't have a gauge to measure the pull, but the trigger job made a gigantic improvement. Type Accuracy Systems Byers Colorado into your favorite search engine for current information.

[@RobertoBren]

Good video. I have one of the earlier Para Ordnance M1 Carbines. I lubed it and worked the slide about 400 cycles then cleaned and lubed it again. No problems at all using WW2 15 round mags. The 30 round mag was designed for the M2 carbine and has a 3rd retaining lug for it. Used in the M1 with only 2 retaining lugs it wobbles and causes misfires as it does in yours.

[@loboheeler]

The 30 round mag is notoriously unreliable, even if it's a GI issue and you have the M2 catch. Someone I know that used an M2 early in Vietnam said the 30 round would work fine in full auto, but jam a lot in semi-auto. Not sure if the current Auto-Ordnance or Inland has the M2 style catch, or if it will fit in them.

[@raycarl7933]

Several years ago I bought a 4 pack of unmarked stainless 20 round mags from Midway for my Mini-14, never had a problem. Maybe I was just lucky.

[@dragdragon23]

The mini14 stainless is in such a beautiful condition. Love both rifles!

[@buckwheat9932]

My M1 carbine has never let me down, no jams, no miss fire, Great for house to house combat, and is a WW2 rifle, wan't to do 300 yards plus than do buy a Mine 14.

[@MadManInMyVisions]

The ammo is expensive compared to the .223

[@plightfoot8491]

I have an original M 1 Winchester WW 2 carbine shoots and works like new great fun gun and very accurate my dad opened the crate in 1964 the gun was in cosmolene it came with 2 10 round and 2 30 round mags the bayonet a stock pouch for the 10 round mags a woven shoulder strap and canvas gun bag not sure of the production date but he said it was military production my dad used it for hog hunting very few rounds fired until I got it loved it to this day

[@regsparkes6507]

Good video David, and the results you've shown here for the Ruger bears out what I've heard,..that there are better ( more accurate ) shooting rifles out there than this one. I am not surprised at the grouping you got with the M1 in .30 cal. Enjoyable to watch, Thank you.

[@KentuckyLasslo]

Nice video! Great comparison of these two rifles

[@daniele.f.2963]

My Mini 14 was NRA high shooter. She eliminated the center with a hundred rounds using iron sights. You made an excellent choice.

[@bojiden5042]

Def 2 of my top 3 favorite rifles

[@texascelt8363]

I have a I.A.I 30 carbine assembled in Houston Texas from G.I. parts it's a tack driver at 100 to 150 yards but it does not like the 30 round mags. Also have a stainless mini14 186 mod. I put an accu-strut on it and aftermarket sights and it is also a tack driver haven't brought it out past 200 yards but a 200 it is a 1.5 to 2 Inch shooter so plenty accurate for me and I have used 30 round aftermarket mags from original equipment and haven't had and feed problems

[@mikematusek4233]

I have both though my carbine is from 1971 Universal, It came with a plastic 5 rounder. It loves the 5, 10,15 round mags, and hates the 30. The Mini-14 Is fun too.

[@PhillipJ]

Good video, I just picked up mini last weekend...183 series. I haven’t ran any ammo through it yet but I am hopeful it satisfies. I’ve had many a feeding problems with the M1...it is a finicky beast when it comes to magazines.

[@MsRoller20]

I love both modele, nice video too.

[@semiauto3148]

Absolutely nothing better than a nice cool day at the range! Ok. Maybe a couple things, but this is a family channel ! Hahaaa. Love both rifles. I have a Plainfield machine m 1 with the metal guard on it. Love it !!!! My mother bought for me when I was a teenager. Still have it to this day..

[@vincentbearinger2242]

You need to buy the tech site for the Mini-14 for your particular weapon it will look just like the M1A or M14 sight you will definitely like it

[@1945jlee]

Nice... I had an M2 in USAF on remote site in West Germany 1965.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

I like the M1 Carbine, I shoot it a lot. I tolerate the 5.56.

[@kaipo8489]

Onwed a bunch of both and sold all of my minis. M1 carbine and ruger deerfields are my choices of bush guns

[@jesspeters1611]

I have 2 30 round mags for the M1 Carbine, both function flawlessly.

[@Privat2840]

The one in the video was old an rusty. I suspect that or damage over the years or rust on the spring has effected it's performance.

[@threesondad]

Don't know why people keep comparing older Mini 14s to other rifles, yeah the mag mechanics aren't the best but the barrel has been vastly improved.

[@Seregtir]

The .30 carbine is the original intermediate cartridge. It’s effective out to 330 yards, and has as much energy at 100 as a .357 at the muzzle. Underwood has some incredible solid copper ammo that leaves unbelievable wound channels and deeply penetrates without mushrooming. It’s just not as fast and flat shooting as the .223.

[@loboheeler]

The 30 Carbine is a very fast firing and quick handling at shorter distances, which is what it was designed for. I shot mine on a bench with a good 4X scope at 100 yards, and it was nothing to brag about. It irks me that the good late model sight's lower adjustment is 100 yards. Should start at 25 yards.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

Actually, it's chambered for the .556 and handles the .223. If chamber for a .223 the pressure of a .556 round could damage the weapon. ;)

[@cjr4286]

I would stay in the elevator all day with THAT choice of music!

[@firefuzz1]

Just FYI, the 30 Carbine cartridge is neither fish nor fowl, pistol or rifle cartridge, it was designed as an "intermediate" cartridge, whatever that means. The entire cartridge/carbine platform was designed to replace the pistol to give "non-combat" type troops that still needed a weapon a range and accuracy advantage over a pistol. Another fact I just learned recently is that according to the U.S. Army since it started issuing semi-auto/auto rifles with the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14, and M16, the M1 Carbine is statistically the most reliable of the weapons with more round fired between malfunctions than any of the others.

[@bobbybyrne4415]

For the thirty round magazine for the M-1 Carbine cut a little off the spring, they have a heavy spring and with the spring needed to be longer it is causing to much tension on them when they get around to 15 left in the magazine from starting with a full load which is contributing to jamming issues. After trimming the magazine spring stretch the spring some too, this solved my jamming issues with the thirty round magazines for an M-1 Carbine

[@cbwelch4]

My Mini-14, a 583, has double feed ramps. It has been really reliable. I have had 2-3 stoppages in over 2k rounds and the gun hadn’t been fired in a long time and was dry. I also have rarely taken the gun down fully for cleaning. Just lube (grease) with a wipe down of CLP and a bore snake. It runs. It also throws the brass over 30’ sometimes. The self cleaning gas piston is robust. I hear ppl say it isn’t as reliable as an AKM or M4, but that has not been my experience. It lubed it runs great. Also I have a bunch of Ruger 20 and 30 round mags and some 10 round Pro Mags and a 5 rounder for hunting. No issues with mags as of yet. I don’t like the ghost ring sight on the 583 with the set screws. Tightening the set screw moved the ghost ring so it took me a long time to zero it and I never want to touch it again. You can’t really test a pencil barrel Mini for accuracy. That’s self abuse. The 580 or better is a different animal. A little better than AK accuracy in my case. Best case 2” and 100 scoped, 3” all day. Meh but passable accuracy. Most types of military rifles including FAL’s, Aug’s, AKM’s are in that bracket, so for combat accuracy it is fine. I can hit steel at 300 yards at my club all day with mine. I have not shot an M1 carbine so I can’t speak to how that would work out. I do know the ballistics of the M1 are a little better than a hot .357. So I’d imagine the drop is much worse. Anyway, would I trust my Mini to save my life? Absolutely with out a moment's hesitation. In practical shooting is it as precise as my AR-15? Maybe not if you're shooting from a rest at paper at 100 yards, but not by much depending on you. Would you notice it in tactical combat shooting at realistic distances out to 200 yards? Probably not. (I have an optic mounted.)

[@frankbrowning328]

Impressive results from your 30 carbine. If you were to experiment with a few different types of ammo and shoot it from a lead sled I'd bet the groups would shrink dramatically. Add a scope or a red dot and it should be even easier to get some really great groups. I have nothing against the Mini14. It just often needs a little help in order to keep the accuracy consistent. The target model Ruger produces addresses this and they really shoot well.

[@jesspeters1611]

I put a red dot, light and laser on my Auto Ordinance Carbine, it added a lot of weight, but it's a real dinger at 300 yard. Plus it is a blast to shoot. My friends all love it. With a bayonet installed it looks very modern and deadly. At one point I temporarily even put a bipod 😂 on it. Rarely has a performance issue.

[@egillis214]

73 years my M1 has been reliable. Grease it up, original mags and fmj ammo. 100% every time.

[@cliftonhammock1152]

Oakdale Gun Club..... Lake Elmo Mn.......... I was a member there from 95 to 2015......Great Place to Shoot !!!!👍👍👍 I'm not in Minnesota anymore.....I miss that Gun Range...😢

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

I saw a test of the M1 Carbine. It made a small hole going in but a huge exit hole.

[@cliftonhammock1152]

Oh Yeah !!! Have used both the 30 cal M-1 Carbine and Ruger Mini-14.....Fun Guns...!!!

[@davidjakiela9553]

I love my postal meter carbine. I can hit anything I can see.

[@richardlynch5632]

There's a reason this piece (M1 Carbine) came with oil and a place to get at it fastkilokn...this piece was made to be operated wet with oil😉👍 Beautiful piece... Thinking I must of had one in a previous life...?😎👍👍

[@blindfredy6128]

Had them both loved them both.

[@user-ly4bz9fw3k]

my 30 caliber carbine has bavaria rural police stamped next to chamber slide area....best i understand some were issued to bavaria rural police after the war.....works great....have owned the carbine for about 50 years.....

[@mikeking-lc3vl]

Buy both. I prefer my Standard Products WWII MI carbine. It's battle tested. But that doesn't diminish the Mini 14.

[@robertthomas5906]

I own both of these rifles as well as the M1 Rifle. The carbine was the AR-15 of the day. In some ways better. If you have a trained man, hand 'em a M1 carbine and say 3 bandoleers, he has 300 rounds of ammo in 10 round stripper clips. It takes me about 5 seconds to load 30 rounds. It's ready to go again. With the AR or Mini? You'd better have another mag ready or you're down. As long as I can see you, you're probably hit. So 200 yards is no problem and It'll be enough for a kill. At 100 yards it has as much energy as a 357 magnum at the muzzle. The Koreans used them until recently. One of the best carbines of all time. It's also a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. As long as you can get the ammo. The Mini is also an awesome rifle. Between the M1 rifle and the Mini-14? I'd take the Mini. The M1 rifle is heavy and the ammo is heavier. A lot heavier than the 223. They both have very good actions. They won't let you down. Just make sure it has grease. Yes, grease. Not a whole lot. The M1s they used to use axle grease. I also use axle grease in the WW II era P38 and it works a lot better. Oil isn't enough. Better than nothing, however you want grease to hold it there. Change it out every year or it'll get hard.

[@kilroywashere6174]

@@8166PC1 not every one is in call of duty land

[@michaelhorn4540]

2 of my favorite firearms

[@walterminer4990]

Remarkable presentation! Thank-you! Best to ya',,,,!

[@loboheeler]

Yep, most 30 round M1/M2 Carbine mags will cause feeding problems. I have a number of those, and never was able to improve by hand fitting. Friend of mine who used an M2 in early Vietnam said the 30 rounders worked in full auto fairly well, but would jam badly in semi-auto. I use only original GI issue 15 round mags, and have no feeding problems. The original GI mags were made as throwaways, but they can be refilled a lot of times.

[@edwong5492]

I have both … a 580 Ruger Mini14 and a rearsenaled carbine … lots of fun and both are accurate, reliable, and comfortable to shoot. My two favorite rifles ( and I jave have an 03 Springfield and a Garand!).

[@johnshields9110]

I just came across this video and your comment. I have 2 M1 carbines that will out shoot that which was shown, plus my older Mini 14 is at least a 2MOA rifle. They are fun shoot!

[@stripervince1]

I have a 585 series mini 30 and wouldn't trade it for anything. I can hit a basketball at 500 yards every shot with open iron sights. Fantastic ruger. Oh one thing. Must use american brass, no tula wolf golden tiger or red army standard foreign ammo unless you put harder hitting firing pin and spring

[@jackmarage8138]

When you first showed the 30 rd mag loaded I could teal that it was loaded screwed up by the way the bullets were sitting. I wish I never sold my m1 . It was a surplus weapon that I never had any issues with.

[@davidburns7905]

I’m for the M1 carbine. Audie Murphy!!

[@mohammadjailani997]

I love M2 carbine my father's favorite rifle. It's handy but accurate

[@dyakdaphogii-thewanderinga7695]

My father whom a soldier used to have the M! carbine made in forged steel and with hard wood body and handle, but I think he sells it to his fellow soldier. I still have in poseison the original 15 rounder Magazine with 7 bullets on t. Whew I miss that gun when I was a child just holding it with original a world war 2 helmet on my head just posing and mimicking like a real soldier. The Popular TV Show "Combat " featuring VIC Morrow shown in the Philippines makes me interested when I was a Child always watching it , which my father also favorite TV show that very long long past years I can rememeber until on.

[@jgreen4715]

Both will get the job done!

[@EFRENBERBA]

I prefer the carbine m1. Easy to use and accurate, very handy.

[@karlchilders3127]

That mag was overloaded at 29 rounds. I believe it is actually a 25 round magazine.

[@frankmiller95]

How about them French fried puhtaters, Karl?

[@robertthomas5906]

M1 carbine? I have a 30 mag and I have no trouble pushing 3 - 10 round stripper clips right in.

[@diedraramsey4588]

You just need more practice with those sites and once you figure it out you will be hitting that Target Center Mass

[@DHSICAYAB]

Audie Murphy was using Garand, Tommygun and MG42 in the movie "To Hell and back.

[@clintdavis76]

In his book, he shot a German officer’s jaw off with a Carbine.

[@USAACbrat]

Hanging everything on the middle of the barrel leads to inaccuracy which the MINI is known for.

[@timothyhudgins9147]

Hey drake enjoyed the video , just a suggestion try the "True Shot Technology " accu strut on the mini 14 it does away with barrel whip .

[@lewis9888]

No wonder you have problems, my 30 Carbine is Iver Johnson, I bought in 1980.

[@stansbornak8116]

Lovin' this video!

[@lewis9888]

I have never had any problem with my 30 round magazines for my 30 Carbine or my Mini-14. Be safe my friends.

[@lewisbales6190]

I love my Mini 14, 30, M1 Carbine, Pistol and Revolver.

[@Sionnach1601]

Yup, very objective, honest review, well done. Probably need a tie-tac microphone on your collar for narration on the shooting range. Apart from that, very discerning, comprehensive review, and love your matter of fact and down to earth calm personality!! Have subscribed!

[@timhallas4275]

I am certain that the wide dispersal of shoots on target are far more you than either rifle. A true test of ANY rifle is done on a proper bench rest. I have seen 2 in groups at 100 yards with both these rifles.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

I had an M2 carbine. Nice weapon to fire.

[@CatholicCrossBearers]

30 round mags are always a problem in the M1 carbine. 15 round....never a problem!

[@alonzahanks1182]

the little carbines got a hell of a punch out to 200 yards on varmints lol sounds cool too

[@ThepDenNgoaiBien]

In Vietnam we used to against VC with Carbine vs AK47..before ar15/M16 come

[@georgepalmer5497]

The extra range of the Mini 14 doesn't help home defense. If I was protecting my house I'd want an M1 carbine.

[@cbwelch4]

I have an M1A and the Mini. Love the Garand rotating bolt operating system. Very reliable. The Carbine just needed better mag feed lips. How about a Compromise? A Mini in .350 Legend.

[@Unique377]

.350 sucks what would you use that for? Now tell me where you would find the ammo .350 is for folks that can’t hunt in there local area with an actual rifle or bottle neck cartridge.

[@cbwelch4]

@@Unique377 I don't know why I said .350 legend. Don't have one. Must've been tired. I live in a state where I don't have to have a straight case to hunt. I meant .300 blackout. I have a .300 CMMG upper and like the cartridge.

[@cbwelch4]

@@Unique377 Actually up close .350 would be a good hard hitting carbine cartridge. Some states make you use it for hunting. I don't know why i said that because I don't own one. They made the Mini-30, but that won't strike steel cased ammo as well as an AKM does unless you change out the trigger springs for Wolff springs. I do like .300 AAC and that seems like a great choice for a Mini. That would truly compare to an AKM.

[@BeaverDAMage]

There’s always that guy wearing nitrile gloves at the rang haha

[@USAACbrat]

I use Carbine loads in my 300 BO for 90 g bullets.

[@kilroywashere9230]

Good video. I prefer my m1 over mini 14 any day

[@thomasrussell7135]

at 0-200 I'm with you, otherwise I would go to an AR

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Thanks! ! 🙂😎👍

[@panchovilla6997]

Estan hermosas!

[@jocksam6634]

Looks like the 222 would perfect in the old m1

[@timothyruggles7396]

I have a 1943 30 carbine don't need to run all parts and I love it wish I hade a new one too all you need is to love them all

[@Peace-ju9us]

a better comparison would be the M1 carbine to the mini in either 300 BLK or 7.62x39 ... another video would be great ...the FULTON ARMORY M1 carbine is really great for $2200...

[@bhartley868]

The MI carbine was made to compete with the German 9mm sub guns . The comparison should be .30 to 9mm . The .30 was far superior and full auto did not make it a better weapon being to hard to control the bursts. Quick fast and light made the MI CARBINE perfect ! The German paratroops had 9mm sub guns , the US found MI carbines jump worthy and even had a folding stock MIAI , just for the paras .

[@nealbell5529]

You are comparing completely different types of weapons. The M1 carbine was developed as a replacement for the 1911. It was intended for service personnel (cooks,truck drivers, laundry men,maintenance, ) non combat troops. The 5.56 was created for infantry. When USA bureau of ordnance showed Stoner the 5.56 he said that it would be unrepentant. Due to the ball powder used.

[@victorjohnson7512]

They both hurt when they shoot you.

[@jeffreybishop9478]

The M-Carbine was not engineered for 30 round unless it had the 30 round magazine latch. The 30 round magazine was made for the M-2 select fire. The 110 grain 30 cal. has a major impact spread of mass over 65 grain.223. M-1 is American’s 🇺🇸rifle done before computers. The lever action is another American’s 🇺🇸 rifle.

[@simonsimon8572]

Good video

[@mmartinez4134]

Bet you have that magazine spring in backwards?

[@waltermartin328]

I put a Choat M-14 look a like front site and flash suppressor on my mini-14 and I think it helped. You will need to file down the front blade some maybe. I used to shoot DCM matches with mine at 100 and 200 yards and I ran out of elevation and had to modify the rear sight by filling the hole and drilling a new hole above the old hole so I could get some adjustment back. I beat some guys shooting M1 Garands with my Mini. I think it’s a good little carbine for short range varmint hunting and self defense. But it is not a tac driver.

[@scottdunn2178]

The gamechanger would be if Speer made a 110gr Gold Dot, or Hornady a 110gr Critical Defense load in .30 Carbine. Won't happen as .223/9mm etc. are the big demand now.

[@deafsmith1006]

110 grain SPs by Winchester, Federal, and Remington do fine. But I think Corbon makes a DPX 100 grain load to.