6.5x52 Italian Carcano Cartridge - Load Data

Sources of Load Data

  • Cartridges of the World (7th edition)
  • Internet (rec.guns newsgroup and C&R FFL mailing list)
  • Old West Scrounger.

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is an M38 short rifle in 6.5 cal.
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by Lee.

    Load Data

    These tables are still under construction.

    6.5x52 Carcano Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    IMR 4320-Hornady 160gr RNSP IMR 4350-Hornady 160gr RNSP IMR 3031-Hornady 160gr RNSP
    IMR 4064-Hornady 160gr RNSP (.268) IMR 4895-Hornady 160gr RNSP (.268) IMR WC760-Hornady 160gr RNSP (.268)

    6.5x52 Carcano Surplus Information
    Italian T.M. B-36 Western Cartridge Co. Norma

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