New: Steinel 6.5x52mm Carcano Target Load

by
posted on March 5, 2020
carcano-1.jpg

Steinel Ammunition has added a 6.5x52mm Carcano target load which according to the company "offers a significantly lighter recoil than the original." MSRP is $31.99 per 20-round box.

New Steinel 6.5x52mm Carcano cartridges are loaded to 1,170 fps from the muzzle (using a 17.5-inch barrel) and use soft-point expanding bullets—to the tune of 0.516-inch with 39 inches of penetration in synthetic gel at short range. Additionally, Steinel says "this ammunition is non-corrosive and made to much higher quality and more consistent specifications than either military surplus or other commercial loadings."

Carcano rifle
Nearly 3 million Carcano rifles were built—many sold stateside as surplus guns.


Introduced in 1891, the 6.5x52mm Carcano cartridge was phased out of service in the 1970s. The Carcano rifles themselves had strong actions, with gain-twist rifling employed to extend the barrel life and help with accuracy. Original 6.5x52mm Carcano loads used a lead-core bullet with poor terminal performance, but later designs added aluminum to promote tumbling on impact.

The new Steinel cartridges should have good terminal perfomance with iron sights at reasonable distances.

Learn more and purchase online at steinelammo.com.

Lead photo courtesy of Oleg Volk.


See more: How To Find Quality Vintage Military Rifle Ammo

Latest

Buildingstagespeed 4
Buildingstagespeed 4

Guide To Building Stage Speed

These tips for building stage speed in action shooting will help you rise to the top of the match leaderboard at your next competition.

More Than 6,000 Shooters Experience An Improved Range: 1961 National Matches

A refurbished range greeted the more than 6,000 competitors at the 1961 National Matches, a number which broke attendance records.

Rich Combination Of History & Shooting On Display At Creedmoor 150 Match

A weeklong competition with period and recreated rifles was held in October to recognize the 150th anniversary of the original 1874 Creedmoor International Match.

NRA Announces 2025 National Matches Locations & Schedule

The 2025 NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships will be held at the Cardinal Shooting Center, Alliance Rifle Club, Oklahoma City Gun Club and Winnequah Gun Club next June and July.

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Rifles

Five rifles that are excellent presents for competitive shooters this holiday season.

All About The 2024 USPSA Alabama State Championship

The 2024 USPSA Alabama State Championship was held at Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting Range in Marshall County, Ala., May 16-18.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.