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Fallowt · November 4, 2009, 09:24 PM

I bought a Plainfield M1 carbine that seemed in good shape. I was hoping to use it as a handy home defense gun. Most literature recommends using either a hollow point or soft point ammo for best effect. With the current ammo shortage, I invested in 40 rounds of Corbon DPX 100 grain JHP. It won't feed, it's not even CLOSE! The tip of the bullet just hits the barrel edge and stops. And this is not like it's just a little off, I mean it looks like even FMJ's wouldn't feed. Of course, I have no FMJ's to try, because they are all on backorder. I tried it with multiple magazines, no difference. I see that this rifle has a split feed ramp, right and left sides, with well over 1/8" of space between the top of the feed ramp and the barrel lip. I've never seen a firearm with a gap like that. I'd appreciate any advice on this rifle and ammo. It's not much good to me if it won't feed decent (or any!) ammo. :barf:

November 4, 2009, 09:24 PM	#1
Fallowt Junior Member Join Date: October 20, 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 12	M1 Carbine (Plainfield) Ammo feed problems I bought a Plainfield M1 carbine that seemed in good shape. I was hoping to use it as a handy home defense gun. Most literature recommends using either a hollow point or soft point ammo for best effect. With the current ammo shortage, I invested in 40 rounds of Corbon DPX 100 grain JHP. It won't feed, it's not even CLOSE! The tip of the bullet just hits the barrel edge and stops. And this is not like it's just a little off, I mean it looks like even FMJ's wouldn't feed. Of course, I have no FMJ's to try, because they are all on backorder. I tried it with multiple magazines, no difference. I see that this rifle has a split feed ramp, right and left sides, with well over 1/8" of space between the top of the feed ramp and the barrel lip. I've never seen a firearm with a gap like that. I'd appreciate any advice on this rifle and ammo. It's not much good to me if it won't feed decent (or any!) ammo. :barf: