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Carcanos are great fun. It was an arsenal pick-up 91TS that Dad sent home that got me started in collection and reloading! Still have it and the other he sent to one of my uncles, both with slings and bayonets with scabbards (smooth metal).
As far as shooting, I have a M-1891 Rifle, a M-1938 SR, Dad's 91TS a M-1941 Rifle and a Moschetto, all in 6.5 (I have some others in 7.35 and 7.92 as well). Some require a .268" Hornady 160gr ... others do fine with a .264". I still use a 160gr Hornady in the .264" because it is a LONG bullet, correct weight, and long parallel sides ... exactly what a Carcano likes to see.
If you have one that shoots well with .264" bullets ... you've struck GOLD! Makes your life a lot easier to be sure! Have fun with it and remember, it's a great battle rifle with a long and honorable battle history.
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