noun. A lightweight rifle with a short barrel.

noun. In the sixteenth century, a firearm; one of the many names given to the lighter form of harquebuse.

noun. In modern times, a short rifle, especially one adapted to the use of mounted troops.

noun. A soldier armed with a carbine; a carbineer; a musketeer.

noun. A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry.

noun. A smaller lighter version of an existing rifle with a shortened barrel.

noun. light automatic rifle

"To answer your question, in my opinion, a carbine is generally not quite as accurate as a longer rifle but it is plenty accurate for deer hunting and often may offer the hunter better maneuverability and lighter weight to their advantage; especially in your case."

Jungle Carbine  

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