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6.5 Vetterli Carcano

$49.95

20 Round box, bringing your 6.5 Vetterli Carcano to life.

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bullet anatomy

Though this resembles a standard 6.5 Carcano round, this cartridge is designed specifically for the Vetterli. This mild load is fun to shoot, mild on your shoulder and accurate.

Though the Head Stamp is marked “NTW”, this is PPU Brass.

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SIZE

139gr

weight

2000

~fps

FMJBT

type

history

The Italian Vetterli rifle, designed by Friedrich Vetterli, was adopted by the Italian Army in the 1870s. It initially used a 10.35mm cartridge, later transitioning to the 6.5 smokeless centerfire cartridge. Despite eventual obsolescence due to advancements with the Carcano rifle, it played a significant role in conflicts like the First Italo-Ethiopian War and World War I, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and military history. The Vetterli Model 1870/87/15, a modification of the original Italian Vetterli, was an integral part of Italy’s military arsenal during World War I.

today

Today, it serves as a cherished relic, offering insight into Italy’s military heritage and the evolution of small arms technology, once again brought to life to be enjoyed again.

load development

Traveling at a slower speed compared to it’s full powered counterpart, the standard 6.5 Carcano load, this gentle load will let you fire your Vetterli safely and accurately. In our testing, we were able to hit a torso-sized steel target at 200 yards.

We used a Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 from Royal Tiger Imports to conduct our testing.

Word of warning

Ensure your Vetterli is safe to fire. We highly recommend having a competent gunsmith inspect your firearm before shooting it. Inspect each cartridge before firing, and wear appropriate safety equipment (glasses, ear protection etc.). Only use this down-loaded cartridge in the Vetterli rifle chambered in 6.5 Carcano.

ENSURE YOUR VETTERLI IS SAFE TO FIRE.

Reviews

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4 reviews for 6.5 Vetterli Carcano

  1. dylanfox12691 (verified owner)

    Extremely fast order to delivery time! The personalized thank you note was a nice touch! I have been very impressed with my past orders so far and look forward to continue supporting this business!

  2. Justin West (verified owner)

    The Vetterli rounds were received in very short order and well packaged. Fair price for this who don’t reload to enjoy this antique firearm. Thank you for creating rounds for these old rifles.

  3. Jeremiah S. (verified owner)

    Customer service and communication have been awesome so far so I have no doubt this ammo will be of the same tier. Can’t wait to see more calibers produced. Thanks for the handwritten note. 😉

  4. coulterpfeiffer (verified owner)

    Was beyond impressed with the performance of this ammo. I was thrilled to finally get to use my Vetterli and I experienced no issues whatsoever with the ammunition I purchased. I can’t wait until I can get more. Customer service and delivery time are also amazing

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