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SakoFan · March 26, 2008, 09:40 AM

I would agree with the other posters that none of the powders you listed is suitable for your carbine. I shoot 30 carb in two different rifles a Marlin Model 62 lever action and an M-1 and I have tried most all the recommended powders. All of them would function the M-1 when loaded to high enough pressure levels. Two powders have stood out as to accuracy in both rifles. Give H-110 or AA#9 a try and I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. H-110 loads are available online via Hodgdon.com. You can also get high/low powder charges for most any caliber via stevespages.com. (click on my pages, then reloading, then option #4). Note that the starting charges he lists tend to be very low and the max charges tend to be very stout so approach your loads accordingly...I've always thought the M-1 Carbine to be very high on the fun meter to shoot. Good luck...

March 26, 2008, 09:40 AM	#7
SakoFan Junior Member Join Date: August 3, 2007 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 1	30 Carbine load data.... I would agree with the other posters that none of the powders you listed is suitable for your carbine. I shoot 30 carb in two different rifles a Marlin Model 62 lever action and an M-1 and I have tried most all the recommended powders. All of them would function the M-1 when loaded to high enough pressure levels. Two powders have stood out as to accuracy in both rifles. Give H-110 or AA#9 a try and I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. H-110 loads are available online via Hodgdon.com. You can also get high/low powder charges for most any caliber via stevespages.com. (click on my pages, then reloading, then option #4). Note that the starting charges he lists tend to be very low and the max charges tend to be very stout so approach your loads accordingly...I've always thought the M-1 Carbine to be very high on the fun meter to shoot. Good luck...