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one gun shop employee said they were generally a very unsafe gun and he wouldn't recommend shooting it.
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You encountered a ignorant gun shop employee.
Both the 6.5 and 7.35 Carcano is safe to shoot, just follow common sense, make sure it has correct head space, barrel/bolt is reasonably good condition.
Surplus 6.5 ammo is generally very poor. The 7.35 is better if it has been stored properly.
7.35