30 Carbine – 110 gr FMJ – Federal (AE30CB) – 500 Rounds

The M1 Carbine is one of the most enjoyable rifles to shoot from the World War II era, and good 30 Carbine ammunition can be hard to find in quantity. This listing is Federal American Eagle 30 Carbine 110 grain full metal jacket ammo, MPN AE30CB, sold as 500 rounds. It is a practical supply for collectors, CMP and vintage match shooters, and owners of modern carbines who simply like to shoot them.

Retail specifications list this load at 1,990 fps with 965 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, which matches the original military 30 Carbine ballistics. The 110 grain round nose full metal jacket replicates the military bullet profile and weight, so it cycles the gas system as designed and feeds from 15 and 30 round magazines. Because the jacket does not expand, this is target and training ammunition. It is ideal for plinking, reduced distance matches, and getting to know a carbine, not for hunting.

This ammunition fits firearms chambered in 30 Carbine, also called 30 M1 Carbine or 7.62x33mm, including original USGI M1 Carbines by Inland, Winchester, Underwood, and others, modern reproductions from Auto Ordnance and Inland Manufacturing, the Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine, and the commercial Universal and Plainfield carbines. A common question is whether new commercial ammo is safe in an original USGI carbine. Yes. This is standard pressure, non-corrosive ammunition that matches the military specification for bullet weight and velocity. Another common question is how loud 30 Carbine is from a revolver. It is very loud with a large muzzle blast, so use good hearing protection.

Federal AE30CB is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses reloadable brass cases with boxer primers and non-corrosive components, which spares a vintage rifle the cleaning routine that corrosive surplus requires. The 500 rounds ship as 10 boxes of 50 from one lot, a good supply for a season of range days with a carbine.