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chiefr · May 24, 2013, 08:17 AM

I agree with James. I would shoot the rifle and make a determination from there.

I have owned and traded away my share of 6.5 Carcanos. I have been reloading Carcanos for many years. In most cases, I get superior accuracy with the .268, 160gr Hornadies. Grafs sells them.
Not criticizing .264 bullets as result vary. There was a period in the 80s-90s when no one could find .268 bullets. I am greatfull they are available again.
One 91 Carcano I owned would shoot one inch groups all day using H335 & 160gr Hdys.
I have never shot one with a cut down barrel. It would be interesting to see your results.

May 24, 2013, 08:17 AM	#6
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I agree with James. I would shoot the rifle and make a determination from there. I have owned and traded away my share of 6.5 Carcanos. I have been reloading Carcanos for many years. In most cases, I get superior accuracy with the .268, 160gr Hornadies. Grafs sells them. Not criticizing .264 bullets as result vary. There was a period in the 80s-90s when no one could find .268 bullets. I am greatfull they are available again. One 91 Carcano I owned would shoot one inch groups all day using H335 & 160gr Hdys. I have never shot one with a cut down barrel. It would be interesting to see your results.