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Old 06-28-2016, 20:36   #22
Streck-Fu
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Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick View Post
Audie Murphy preferred killing power * of the WW2 vintage M-1 Carbine.

* Killing Power equivalent of a modern 9x19mm.

Sorry can't download a picture.
Actually, the M1 Carbine far exceeds the 9mm and .357 Magnum ballistically.

M1 carbine: 1900fps and 964 lb-ft.
.357 Magnum (4"): ~1300fps and 600 ft-lbs
9mm (my load): 1100fps and 334 lb-ft
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