.30 Carbine AP rounds, question - The Firearms Forum

Mr.Negativity · 12-20-2010, 09:51 PM

I was at a local antique firearms and military show this weekend and a guy was selling supposedly AP rounds for 85.00 a box of 50. My problem is i didn't buy them because they looked like regular FMJ's aren't they supposed to have a black tip? What should i look for incase i see him again and think about purchasing a box or 2?

old semperfi · 12-20-2010, 09:57 PM

AP ROUNDS HAVE A STEEL CORE AND MAY LOOK JUST LIKE FMJS. OLD SEMPERFI

312shooter · 12-20-2010, 11:21 PM

And if they are steel core, bring along a magnet and stick it to the tip of the bullet

medalguy · 12-21-2010, 12:46 AM

30 carbine was never made in AP. The round is not effective as AP, not sufficient energy. None of my manuals show any AP in 30 carbine.

Popgunner · 12-22-2010, 10:46 PM

Even if they're steel core that doesn't make 'em AP.

redwing carson · 12-23-2010, 12:11 AM

I like shooting the little orphan M1 Carb. But an M1 Carb. as an anti-tank weapon

They are hell on Coors Cans and marginal on prairie dogs.

RC

12-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#1
Mr.Negativity Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Akron & Cleveland OHIO Posts: 23	.30 Carbine AP rounds, question I was at a local antique firearms and military show this weekend and a guy was selling supposedly AP rounds for 85.00 a box of 50. My problem is i didn't buy them because they looked like regular FMJ's aren't they supposed to have a black tip? What should i look for incase i see him again and think about purchasing a box or 2? -->

12-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: .30 Carbine AP rounds, question AP ROUNDS HAVE A STEEL CORE AND MAY LOOK JUST LIKE FMJS. OLD SEMPERFI

12-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#3
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: .30 Carbine AP rounds, question And if they are steel core, bring along a magnet and stick it to the tip of the bullet __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin Last edited by 312shooter; 12-20-2010 at 11:22 PM..

12-21-2010, 12:46 AM	#4
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: .30 Carbine AP rounds, question 30 carbine was never made in AP. The round is not effective as AP, not sufficient energy. None of my manuals show any AP in 30 carbine.

12-22-2010, 10:46 PM	#5
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: .30 Carbine AP rounds, question Even if they're steel core that doesn't make 'em AP.

12-23-2010, 12:11 AM	#6
redwing carson Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: western wyoming Posts: 734	Re: .30 Carbine AP rounds, question I like shooting the little orphan M1 Carb. But an M1 Carb. as an anti-tank weapon They are hell on Coors Cans and marginal on prairie dogs. RC