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The 30 Carbine was developed to give soldiers the option of a lighter rifle without sacrificing power and range. The requirements were to fire a bullet with a diameter of at least .27 caliber, remain effective at 300 yards, and have a mid-range trajectory coordinate of 18 inches or less. Learn More
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  1. Winchester USA 30 Carbine Ammo - 500 Rounds of 110 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $459.99

    4 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1990 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 967 ft lbs
  2. 30 Carbine - 110 Grain FMJ - Winchester - 50 Rounds

    $53.99

    74 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1990 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 967 ft lbs
  3. Winchester 30 Carbine Ammo - 50 Rounds of 110 Grain HSP Ammunition

    $81.99

    48 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 783 ft lbs

Overview of 30 Carbine Ammo

Developed out of necessity for U.S. soldiers in the 1940s, the .30 Carbine — also known as .30 M1 Carbine, .30 SL (“self-loading”), 7.62x33mm, .30 Cal Carbine ammo, M1 ammo, or simply .30 ammo — became a lightweight, fast-handling cartridge used by several armies across multiple decades.

While it never reached the same level of civilian popularity as larger rifle calibers, the 30 Carbine still has a dedicated following. Many shooters appreciate its mild recoil and historic appeal, using it today for small- to medium-game hunting, range plinking, and collecting vintage firearms like the M1 Carbine.

How Does The 30 Carbine Compare To Other Calibers?

Caliber Recoil Pros Cons
.223 Remington Not a noticeable difference 30 Carbine wins close-range effectiveness 30 Carbine has less long-range effectiveness
5.56 NATO Not a noticeable difference 30 Carbine wins close-range effectiveness 30 Carbine has less long-range effectiveness

Molly Carter
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Customer Reviews

  • Bob R said:

    Bought a box of this to use as economical practice ammo. Shot all 50 rounds without any problems, in an old 15 round and a new 30 round magazine. My early Universal Carbine seems to love it. Althought I can't quantify it, it does appear to be a little dirty compared to the Remington I have used, but that is what a cleaning kit is for. Will save the more expensive ammo for personal defense, but will buy more of the TulAmmo for target practice!