I have recently perchased some reloading dies and components for the 7.35 Carcano. Is anyone else reloading for it? If so what are you doing for loads? Any suggestions? Also, would anyone be interested in buying components as a group to ave some money as it is expensive?
Any load data? Im getting ready to make my first batch as soon as I get the components I ordered in the mail. Also where are you getting your components? Ive been looking around and there doesnt seem to be much out there.
The bullets I got from Grafs. I've had my 7.35 a while and at the time I got it about the only source of brass was necking up and trimming 6.5x52 stuff. IIRC, Buffalo Arms has components as well. I've experienced some failure to feed issues with Hornady bullets, they're not as long as military bullets so the rounds will have a shorter OAL. I don't have one but I'd think the latest Hornady manual would have 7.35x51 Carcano data. I use the data included in the Lee die set.
I do have the new hornaday book and the 7.35 carcano is not in there. I planned on using data from the lee die set. I have some original ammo and I planned on getting OAL from those. What do you think? Do you still have you 7.35? If not would you sell any spare components you have around?
If your going to be using Hornady 128gr bullets you won't be able to achieve the same OAL as military rounds. The 7.35 military bullet has an aluminum filler in the tip like .303 mkVII and Soviet 5.45x39 rounds do. Even though the two are roughly the same weight the Hornadys are a good bit shorter. I still have my 7.35, don't plan on parting with it any time soon but if things change I'll advise you. These little rifles are capable of surprising accuracy and are quite effective on deer and hogs with the issue ammo. Have'nt shot anything with the Hornady's yet. Mine has the Finn SA property marking and a taller front sight blade so it shoots exactly to POA at 100yds. If I had to choose a favorite among Italian milsurps it would be a toss up between the 7.35 and the M1941. Been looking for a decent TS carbine and an M1891 for a while but they don't seem to turn up often.
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