30 Carbine Ammo
Shop in-stock .30 Carbine ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. FMJ range ammo and soft point loads from PPU, Federal, and Remington in 200 and 500-round cases for M1 Carbines and revolvers. Read more about .30 Carbine ammo.
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30 Carbine – 110 gr FMJ – Remington UMC (R23712 / L30CR1) – 500 Rounds
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Overview of .30 Carbine Ammo
.30 Carbine is the cartridge of the M1 Carbine, the light, handy rifle issued to millions of American soldiers in World War II and Korea. It fires a .308-inch bullet, usually 110 grains, at around 1,900 to 2,000 fps from an 18-inch barrel. Light recoil and a compact rifle make it a favorite for collectors, plinkers, and home defense.
.30 Carbine also runs in the Ruger Blackhawk revolver and a few modern carbines. It is not interchangeable with 300 Blackout or 30-06.
.30 Carbine Brands We Carry
- PPU .30 Carbine Ammo: 110gr FMJ round nose and 110gr soft point round nose in 500-round cases.
- Federal .30 Carbine Ammo: American Eagle 110gr FMJ and Power-Shok 110gr JSP.
- Remington .30 Carbine Ammo: UMC 110gr FMJ in 500-round cases.
Best .30 Carbine Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Range / Plinking | PPU 110gr FMJRN, 500 Rounds | Remington UMC 110gr FMJ, Federal American Eagle 110gr FMJ |
| Home Defense | Federal Power-Shok 110gr JSP | PPU 110gr SPRN |
| Small Game / Varmints | PPU 110gr SPRN | Federal Power-Shok 110gr JSP |
Why Buy .30 Carbine Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Bulk pricing on a classic. 500-round cases keep your M1 Carbine running for less than retail boxes.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .30 Carbine good for home defense?
Yes. With a soft point or hollow point load, .30 Carbine delivers more energy than most handgun cartridges with very light recoil, and the M1 Carbine is compact and easy to handle. Use an expanding load like Federal Power-Shok 110gr JSP rather than FMJ.
Is .30 Carbine the same as .308 or 300 Blackout?
No. All three use .308-inch bullets, but they are completely different cartridges with different case sizes. .30 Carbine is a small, straight-tapered case designed for the M1 Carbine. They are not interchangeable.
Is .30 Carbine good for deer?
.30 Carbine is marginal for deer and is not legal for big game in some states. Its energy drops quickly past 100 yards. If you use it, keep shots close with a soft point bullet and check your state's regulations.
More About .30 Carbine Ammo
Winchester developed .30 Carbine in 1941 for the U.S. Army's new M1 Carbine, a light rifle meant for support troops, officers, and others who needed more than a pistol but less than a full-size rifle. More than six million M1 Carbines were made during World War II, more than any other American small arm of the war.
After the war, surplus carbines flooded the civilian market and became popular for plinking, ranch use, and home defense. Today .30 Carbine is loaded by PPU, Federal, Remington, and others, keeping these historic rifles in service.