Description
Prvi Partizan’s 6.5x52mm Carcano 123-grain Soft Point ammunition is a top choice for shooters and collectors looking to keep their Italian Carcano rifles fed with reliable, non-corrosive ammo. Manufactured in Serbia by one of Europe’s oldest ammunition producers, this load revives a cartridge that was once carried by Italian infantry from the trenches of World War I to the mountains of Ethiopia and the battlefields of World War II.
Adopted in 1891 for the Carcano M91 rifle, the 6.5x52mm cartridge—also known as 6.5mm Italian—features a rimless, bottleneck case firing a lightweight, fast-moving projectile. Though underappreciated compared to larger-caliber contemporaries, it offered excellent penetration, manageable recoil, and decent long-range performance in both rifles and carbines like the M91/38.
Prvi Partizan’s modern loading features a 123-grain soft point bullet, ideal for range shooting, hunting medium game, or reenactment scenarios. It’s loaded to safe pressures for vintage bolt-action Carcanos, making it far more reliable—and safer—than trying to source inconsistent surplus or handloads. Boxer-primed, reloadable brass means enthusiasts can extend their shooting sessions without worry.
Whether you’re preserving history or sending rounds downrange with a classic M91/38, this 6.5 Carcano ammunition delivers dependable performance with respect for the design’s original specs. It’s a rare treat to find factory ammo in this caliber—grab it while it lasts.
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