What caliber is a Mannlicher rifle?
Mannlicher–Schönauer | |
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Cartridge | 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (military and Model 1903) 8×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1908) 9×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1905) 9.5×57mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1910) .30-06 Springfield, .243 Winchester and .270 Winchester (Model 72) |
Action | bolt action |
Is a Carcano a good hunting rifle?
Unless your Carcano shoots the 0.264″ bullets well, or you found some rare 0.268″ soft points to reload with, I’d strongly recommend against hunting with a Carcano. You may need to modify the sights, the safety is terrible for hunting, and there are just much better new production hunting rifles.
What caliber is Carcano?
6.5×52mm
Carcano | |
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Cartridge | 6.5×52mm Carcano 7.35×51mm Carcano (Mod.38) 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer 7.92×57mm Mauser 6.5×50mm Arisaka (Type I) |
Action | Bolt action |
Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s (2,300 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 1,000 m (1,100 yd) |
What is the caliber of the Mannlicher-Schönauer?
The 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer also known as 6.5×54 Mannlicher–Schönauer Greek is a 6.5 mm (.264″ cal.) rifle cartridge used in the Mannlicher–Schönauer rifle. 6.5 mm bullets are typically known for their high ballistic coefficients and sectional density, which gives them great stability in flight, resistance to wind deflection,…
What is the head diameter of a Mannlicher Schoenauer rimless rifle?
The rimless 6.5×54 mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer (abbr. M-S) case has a head diameter of 0.452″-0.453″, and the rotary magazine is very case-specific, one reason few Greek rifles were rebarreled to other chamberings.
What is a 6 5 Mannlicher used for?
“The 6. 5 Mannlicher, loaded with its very long 160 grain bullet, has for a great many years proved a very reliable cartridge. It has been used successfully on all American and about all African and European game. The velocity is not high enough to disrupt or blow the bullet and owing.
Is the Mannlicher-Schoenauer a good hunting rifle?
No American company makes factory ammunition for the 6.5×54 mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer anymore, but, with handloads, a classic carbine still makes for a fine hunting rifle.