The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Yes indeed!

Yes indeed! (reply)

Hoot — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:37:38 +0000

I even picked up another to keep it company!

I had a pair, one 6.5 and an 8mm. (reply)

Andrew — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:44:11 +0000

Both were the stubby carbines. I fired the 6.5 with surplus ammo, was very docile. IIRC they have a progressive rifling twist. I didn't have the guts to fire the 8mm. They were reworked in WWII to fire the German ammo, I decided to pass.

I had an older Hornady book that had data for loads.

Ahh, the Flying Dutchman. I remember it well. (reply)

Andrew — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:38:56 +0000

Nice to see it still being used.

Anyone here have experience with the 6.5x52mm Carcano ?? (reply)

Catoosa — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:43:39 +0000

6.5x50 Japanese here. IMR3031 works well in mine. I have an old (30-35 years) Lyman manual that has some data for the Carcano.

Almost... (reply)

Hoot — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:14:32 +0000

I load and shoot for the 6.5x53R Dutch cartridge. Data should be danged close.

Latest Rifle(?)/Reloader(?) has a Mike V. article on the Italian jobber.

If I can help, holler.

Anyone here have experience with the 6.5x52mm Carcano ??

Bud — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:34:45 +0000

Loading, shooting, etc