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Blaney Percival also favored the 6.5 X 54.
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Though it never replaced his favorite 30-06 Springfield, he did speak highly of it as a lion cartridge, and it was the favorite of his African guide and professional hunter Phillip Percival. The 6.5 X 54 was referred to by the writer Ernest Hemingway as the. 257 Roberts was originally designed as a wildcat cartridge by Ned Roberts, and is based on the 7 X 57 mm cartridge. 257 Roberts also demonstrates many of the virtues of the 6.5 X 54. was his first preference.Ī modern cartridge, the 6.5mm Grendel very closely duplicates the ballistics of the 6.5 mm x 54. Bell's legendary name has remained closely linked with the 7 mm Mauser, but the 6.5 Mann.-Sch.
He only set it aside when he was unable to acquire dependable ammunition for it, and turned to a 7 x 57 mm Mauser instead. 6.5 mm bullets are typically known for their high ballistic coefficients and sectional density, which gives them great stability in flight, resistance to wind deflection, and great penetrative power, regardless of impact velocity.Īmong professional elephant hunters of the 19th and 20th centuries, Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell, who shot more than 1,000 elephants in the period 1895-1930, had a very high regard for the 6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer, and had Daniel Fraser of Edinburgh build him a special lightweight carbine rifle in that calibre.
Next up.gonna shoot the 8X56 Mannlicher Schoenauer as soon as the old factory Scope is cleaned, so I can sight it in again.6.5x54 Mannlicher-Schönauer is a 6.55 mm (.260 cal.) rifle cartridge used in the Mannlicher-Schönauer rifle.
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most were enamored with the full length stock. It ended up being quite the "Conversation Piece" at the range.drew a crowd one after the other. If it weren't for the rarity and expense of Ammo, what a fun shooter with neglible kick if any. Geez these little Carbine things are neat, compact, and light little packages.no wonder they made such great bush/mountain Rifles back in the day.Įven I could trot my "lardass" around carrying one, VERY comfortable, and such a smmoooth action, tough to believe thats 100 year olf craftsmanship ? Pretty good for an old fart.I guess my eyes aren't as bad as I thought. I finally got out and shot one of the 6.5X54 Mannlicher Schoenauer's, and was pleasantly surprised to get a 1 1/2" grouping on 5 rounds, with open sights at 100 yards using some vintage Dominion Ammo ! So I am still in the hunt for a heavier round.įor your own research there is lots and lots of info on nearly every old but fine quality firearms from fellow forum members and on the internet.good luck with your searches and let me know what you may have available.karl Besides getting duped on the Carcano I also had a a firm deal on a great Steyr Mannlicher in 8mm only to be told days later he'd sold it elsewhere. Anyways, if you have a Steyr Mannlicher, or Schoenhauer or Steyr available please let me know. The only downside to the old rifles is that some may not be able to handle higher charge loads that some shooters think is needed for killing power.
The only new rifle I would buy today would be a CZ, or maybe a better end Tikka or if richer a Sako.the north american makes are grossly inferior in nearly all respects to these european brands and those you mentioned, save for the very expensive custom made jobs. Do you have any left? Any good shooters still up for sale? I am a devoted follower of Swedish Mauser 6.5x55mm and more recently into the 6.5x52 Carcano (that I purchased after being convinvced it was a Steyr Mannlicher. I realize I am 3 months late in responding but just found the ad when searching for Mannlicher rifles available in Canada. I've shot other stuff over the years, 30-30's, 30-06's, etc., etc.,īut they all seemed kinda clumsy and cheap compared to these old Mannlicher things when I pull them outa the closet.the actions are so smoooooth !
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Reason I am asking here, is I don't wanna go buying stuff 10 times, most I which I may not need, from some counter clerk who's never even heard of these old things ?Īny experience on here with these old portable cannons ? I retired and moved out by Fernie 4 years ago from Calgary, but still back & Forth. I have Dies for both(2 in each), but nothing else.
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I have a few old Mannlicher Schoenauers, 1903-1908's I would like to get shooting again after 40 plus years sitting oiled in closets ?Īnybody got any ideas about a good place to start educating myself, reloading these old Calibers ?(6.5X54MS and 8X56MS). OK, I'm a old retired fart.bit of an Idgeyot when it comes to reloading ? although,