gw425
.30 Stingray
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Post by gw425 on Mar 4, 2013 20:22:45 GMT -5
I'd shoot it. 30 Carbine ammo is no more expensive than 327 and quite a bit less than 32-20. And hell, I ain't even an old guy!
Greg
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Post by markconner on Mar 5, 2013 0:36:36 GMT -5
Yep, 300 GNR is what I did with mine. I can't get the advertised 2,200 fps, closer to 1,750-1,800 fps with a 100 gr. LBT cast bullet. It does everything I need it to do. My son also had his converted.
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Post by cherokee on Mar 5, 2013 18:26:04 GMT -5
like has been said, why not just leave it 30 Carbine and shoot the snot out of it. Then decide if you want to convert it. I like mine.
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Post by Frank V on Mar 5, 2013 18:31:53 GMT -5
I kind of agree with cherokee, shoot the fool out of it. Bullets are cheaper for it than a lot of guns, doesn't take all that much powder, should be a great small game gun.
I shot one a friend had once, they are LOUD, wear ear plugs & muffs! Let us know what you decide.
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Post by maxcactus on Mar 5, 2013 23:51:41 GMT -5
Yep, 300 GNR is what I did with mine. I can't get the advertised 2,200 fps, closer to 1,750-1,800 fps with a 100 gr. LBT cast bullet. It does everything I need it to do. My son also had his converted. So you're getting 400-450 fps LESS velocity with 10 gr less bullet, and they're cast too (I'm thinking less friction than jacketed SHOULD move faster)?? Are you stoking those loads with H110/296? I'm just trying to understand the discrepancy. I couldn't see converting it unless I was confident I would see most of the velocity advantage. I think I'd leave it as is and shoot it a lot until I was sure it didn't scratch some itch or fill some void before going down the custom gun, dies, ammo road. I'd hate to drop $1K or more and end up only seeing 300 fps or so benefit. Just my 2 bucks.
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Post by eisenhower on Mar 6, 2013 0:10:14 GMT -5
Is it just me, or would a 7.5" barrel Blackhawk in .30 Carbine with a detachable shoulder stock a la the Colt 1860 Army be the bee's knees of a little small game kit? ... that "kit" also including a set of ear muffs!
Never mind - just checked. Would have to be registered (and tax stamp paid) as a short barreled rifle. Cost prohibitive.
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RABULL
.30 Stingray
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Post by RABULL on Mar 6, 2013 2:37:35 GMT -5
Gentlemen,
Thank you for all the great ideas! I do have a couple of M-1 carbines and I do have quite a bit of M-1 Carbine ammo for them, so I think I will as others have suggested and shoot the heck out of it and if I still feel the need to do something else with it, I will look at one of these conversion calibers for it. I have never shot a .30 Carbine Revolver but by all accounts it is something to see and hear! I'll make sure the ear muffs are on when I shoot this one.
Thanks again for all of the ideas and comments, it is why I like to come here!
Respectfully.
RABULL
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Post by markconner on Mar 6, 2013 10:36:15 GMT -5
Good morning Maxcactus. This revolver is not a complete custom (which would not affect the velocity) just a cylinder rechamber job. I think $150.00 at the time, I don't know what he gets now. Yes, custom dies around $110.00, so there is more expense.
I later put a new barrel on this one, my son's is still stock. His will get better velocity than mine, but still not 2,000+ fps.
The load I shoot in it is a healthy dose of 820 powder, a 100 gr. LBT FN-HP-GC, with a Win. large pistol primer.
For pure $$$ return, no it is probably not worth the investment. Did it scratch my itch? Yes.
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Post by southarkrob on Mar 20, 2013 21:44:08 GMT -5
I have my 30 Carbine at Reeders being converted to 300 GNR... cant wait to get it back. May not be a lot faster than a 30 Carb...but i really like the rimmed cartridge.
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