Brass for a 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenaur

Irish John · October 20, 2007, 03:53 PM

Can 6.5 Carcano brass be used to fire form brass for 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenaur brass?

**Mike Irwin** · October 20, 2007, 08:50 PM

For starters, the Carcano case is about 2mm shorter than the MS.

I suppose in a pinch you could, but it wouldn't be the best choice.

Red_Eagle · October 20, 2007, 09:29 PM

Norma makes brass for it. I seen it on sale on Graf & sons for about $56.00/100 rds. A tad pricey but no worse than a lot of magnums. 6.5x55 Swedish won't work?

Scorch · October 20, 2007, 10:34 PM

6.5X54mm MS does not have the same "standard" head and rim size as the 30-06 class of cartridges. I believe Hornady makes 6.5X54mm MS ammo, and of course Norma offers it. Either way, it will be a lot less hassle than reforming brass, neck reaming, and trimming a bunch of cases.

October 20, 2007, 03:53 PM	#1
Irish John Junior Member Join Date: March 12, 2006 Posts: 4	Brass for a 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenaur Can 6.5 Carcano brass be used to fire form brass for 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenaur brass?

October 20, 2007, 08:50 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	For starters, the Carcano case is about 2mm shorter than the MS. I suppose in a pinch you could, but it wouldn't be the best choice. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 20, 2007, 10:34 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	6.5X54mm MS does not have the same "standard" head and rim size as the 30-06 class of cartridges. I believe Hornady makes 6.5X54mm MS ammo, and of course Norma offers it. Either way, it will be a lot less hassle than reforming brass, neck reaming, and trimming a bunch of cases. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; October 20, 2007 at 11:16 PM.

October 20, 2007, 09:29 PM	#3
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	Norma makes brass for it. I seen it on sale on Graf & sons for about $56.00/100 rds. A tad pricey but no worse than a lot of magnums. 6.5x55 Swedish won't work?