Keltek CMR-30?

toddmtnbkr · Dec 26, 2017

Anyone have thoughts on this rifle?
Have one hear at a LGS that has intrigued me.

Heard they aren’t reliable if dirty.

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Deerslayer440 · Dec 26, 2017

kel tec make better rifles than they do handguns.Nothing runs great dirty.
You just have to be smarter than the firearm your using.

I love all my little kel tec rifles.And their customer service is awsum,
Also the just right carbines are great little guns too.around 8 different
variety's of pistol caliber barrels,easy to change out,all blowback operation.

CavalryJim · Dec 26, 2017

I have one. I've put a few hundred rounds through it and mine hasn't given me any problems.

twinin · Dec 26, 2017

Like most rimfires, clean does matter and quality of ammo. I've shot someones plenty with no problems. Get full-powered 40 grain ammo (like CCI) and just make sure you load the magazines correctly.

toddmtnbkr · Dec 26, 2017

Kewl. Thx guys. I can pick one up while I’m NC for around $520 out the door.
Sounds like a fun little rifle.
I’ve never owned a 22...guess there’s always a first

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toddmtnbkr · Dec 26, 2017

Quick question to those that have fired/own one. No problems with the magazines? Nutfancy (albeit, 2 years ago) tore Keltek a new one for their magazine design/issues. Does anyone know if they've improved or changed the mags? Or was he just having issues related to operator error?

twinin · Dec 27, 2017

You have to carefully load the mags and make sure the rounds are seated correctly and do not bend the rims

toddmtnbkr · Dec 27, 2017

Twinin...have you had personal experience with one?
I definetly understand the “you absolutely have to load the mags correctly”...but just curious if you’ve had your hands on one.

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toddmtnbkr · Dec 27, 2017

Oops...sorry bro, just looking back through the post and see that you have shot one...

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hunter5567 · Dec 27, 2017

I have one and it's a great little rifle that can be used as a pistol. I've had no problems with firing or feeding. The mags are really stiff at first and you may have to load 20-25rds initially until the magazine settles. It's accurate enough for squirrel hunting with head shots and makes a great WMA rifle during small game seasons when hogs are about and you can only bring a rimfire or shotgun with you. Not to mention already threaded for a can.

twinin · Dec 27, 2017

I shot a family members many times and also own a PMR-30 (same mags). The CZ rifle is really nice too but only 10 round capacity

hunt4570 · Jan 3, 2018

hunter5567 said:
I have one and it's a great little rifle that can be used as a pistol. I've had no problems with firing or feeding. The mags are really stiff at first and you may have to load 20-25rds initially until the magazine settles. It's accurate enough for squirrel hunting with head shots and makes a great WMA rifle during small game seasons when hogs are about and you can only bring a rimfire or shotgun with you. Not to mention already threaded for a can.

And exactly how do you use it as a pistol? Or are you just saying to shoot it with the stock retracted?

hunt4570 · Jan 3, 2018

I have a CMR 30 and also a PMR 30. The mags are the same and not been changed as far as I know. I've had my PMR for 4-5 years now, got 9 mags and they all work just fine if you load them per instructions.

toddmtnbkr · Jan 3, 2018

Scored me one. Fun little shooter!
Dunped 5 mags so far. Has run great since I cleaned it...

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kingfhb · Jan 3, 2018

I had no problems firing or feeding... no specific ammo requirements... It is "dirty"... meaning I got a lot of blowback, and even more when suppressed.

I extended the front handguard by purchasing another set from KelTec and adding to the existing. made a HUGE difference in handling and looks. It allowed for a further forward grip and a little extra weight on the nose.

I also put a set of HK sights on that are rifle when up/pistol when folded... which worked great as well.

toddmtnbkr · Jan 4, 2018

kingfhb said:
I had no problems firing or feeding... no specific ammo requirements... It is "dirty"... meaning I got a lot of blowback, and even more when suppressed.

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I extended the front handguard by purchasing another set from KelTec and adding to the existing. made a HUGE difference in handling and looks. It allowed for a further forward grip and a little extra weight on the nose.

I also put a set of HK sights on that are rifle when up/pistol when folded... which worked great as well.

Dang! Sweet little rifle there!
Glad to hear some positive news out there about this weapon. My experience has been great so far, myself.
I’m trying to keep mine super light, so not going with the extra rail etc, myself.
This rifle (soon to be SBR) will live in my SHFT go-bag. Just finished setting up my trust

Assuming the “pistol” sights are not usable with the optic etc on there.

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NOLAGT · Jan 10, 2018

hunter5567 said:
threaded for a can.

Did someone say a cmr-30 with a can

havent shot it with the can yet, or much at all really. So far it’s been fun.

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