Thread: 6.5 Carcano

Anyone know where I can source some ammo for the old girl ?

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

Anyone know where I can source some ammo for the old girl ?

Greetings Frogfeatures,
Have not heard the 6.5 Cacarno mentioned in ages. You really must be looking for something unique. Norma used to load it and I think Hornady did load some. Finding any in NZ could be tricky. I seem to remember those rifles being sold surplus for $45.00 decades back.
Regards Grandpamac.

It’s only been seen very rarely come up for sale, mostly as collectable packets rather than for use.
Norma brass is still available, as are dies. But sourcing the .268 projectiles is less easy.

In saying that, it seems outdoor supplies have Hornady 160gr carcano bullets in stock at $115

What is the difference between 6.5 Carcano projectile and a "standard" 6.5?

Originally Posted by imaca

What is the difference between 6.5 Carcano projectile and a "standard" 6.5?

Most common 6.5 Calibres are .264
Carcano is .268

Greetings All,
The Italian Mannlicher Carcarno are an easy rifle not to love. Additional to the odd projectile size they also need a clip to use as a repeater which drop out of the rifle after the last round is chambered. Most had fixed sights which shoot about 700 mm high at 100 metres. I have not tried the trigger but it would surprise me if they were great. The action has a split bridge that makes mounting a scope difficult and expensive. And to top it off it was the rifle used to assasinate President Kennedy. Most I have seen in NZ were carbines but rifles may have been imported as well. A rifle for someone who enjoys a challenge. Wimps need not apply.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All, The Italian Mannlicher Carcarno are an easy rifle not to love. .........................They also need a clip to use as a repeater which drop out of the rifle after the last round is chambered..............

Like the American M1 Garrand...........which clearly signaled to the enemy when the Yank had fired his last round and had an unloaded rifle?

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

Like the American M1 Garrand...........which clearly signaled to the enemy when the Yank had fired his last round and had an unloaded rifle?

Did it really though?
With all the noise associated with the battlefield would the ping of the clip on the ground actually be heard?

Originally Posted by imaca

Did it really though? With all the noise associated with the battlefield would the ping of the clip on the ground actually be heard?

I doubt it.

HOWEVER, the "Ping" as you describe it is a bit louder than that and is made as the clip is ejected from the rifle, not when it hit the ground.

As to whether the enemy heard it, was as you mentioned, dependent on any other bit of "business" that may have been occurring at the same time. :>).

I saw some carcano ammo and die's on trade me yesterday,I hope this helps you get it shooting

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

I doubt it.

HOWEVER, the "Ping" as you describe it is a bit louder than that and is made as the clip is ejected from the rifle, not when it hit the ground.

As to whether the enemy heard it, was as you mentioned, dependent on any other bit of "business" that may have been occurring at the same time. :>).

The "myth" been well discounted over the years but makes good movie gobbledygook (yeah, I know, not the right word but I liked it).

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

Anyone know where I can source some ammo for the old girl ?

Yes, I have unfired brass and some (can go have a look for you?) lead cast projectiles that i cast some years ago, possibly even some clips here somewhere?

Originally Posted by Tertle

Yes, I have unfired brass and some (can go have a look for you?) lead cast projectiles that i cast some years ago, possibly even some clips here somewhere?

Cheers, that would be much appreciated

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

Cheers, that would be much appreciated

Found some!