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It should handle standard .264" bullets with no problems.
Brass you can get from Trade-Ex.
Primers are the same as for other ammo: Large Rifle.
Shorter barrels (including the Cooey) are best with faster powders. I would use IMR-3031 or Alliant RL-7 in one of these.
Bullets are available everywhere. I would try a 140 flatbase just to be safe and for good shooting with an "iffy" barrel. Most of these were never shot much because ammo was so hard to get...... but most of them were rarely cleaned, either! Try the Remington 140 SP bulk bullet or the Hornady equivalent. Cheapest slugs you will find.... and my Carcanos like them.
Dies are available from several sources, including Lee (cheapest).
JP (on this forum) has Clips. The Clip drops out the bottom of the Magazine when you chamber the last round; piece of masking tape or electrical tape cross the bottom of the Mag will keep you from losing the Clips. A partly-loaded Clip can be ejected UPWARD when you have the Bolt open: rifle is CLEAR, instantly! Thing LOADS instantly: push in a Clip and slap the Bolt shut.
Last one of these I got needs only minor work and will be on the range this coming Summer. Paid $100 for it at an auction because it was complete with BOTH triggers.
Set-trigger on these is pretty good.
Barrel is Cooey and is quality but the rifling is NOT deep. Flatbase bullets set-up easier, which is why I recommend them for this rifle. They are also cheaper!
Hope this helps.
Brass you can get from Trade-Ex.
Primers are the same as for other ammo: Large Rifle.
Shorter barrels (including the Cooey) are best with faster powders. I would use IMR-3031 or Alliant RL-7 in one of these.
Bullets are available everywhere. I would try a 140 flatbase just to be safe and for good shooting with an "iffy" barrel. Most of these were never shot much because ammo was so hard to get...... but most of them were rarely cleaned, either! Try the Remington 140 SP bulk bullet or the Hornady equivalent. Cheapest slugs you will find.... and my Carcanos like them.
Dies are available from several sources, including Lee (cheapest).
JP (on this forum) has Clips. The Clip drops out the bottom of the Magazine when you chamber the last round; piece of masking tape or electrical tape cross the bottom of the Mag will keep you from losing the Clips. A partly-loaded Clip can be ejected UPWARD when you have the Bolt open: rifle is CLEAR, instantly! Thing LOADS instantly: push in a Clip and slap the Bolt shut.
Last one of these I got needs only minor work and will be on the range this coming Summer. Paid $100 for it at an auction because it was complete with BOTH triggers.
Set-trigger on these is pretty good.
Barrel is Cooey and is quality but the rifling is NOT deep. Flatbase bullets set-up easier, which is why I recommend them for this rifle. They are also cheaper!
Hope this helps.
These rifles have been REMANUFACTURED into Sporters.
They are PAST the point of being restorable into military rifles, at least at any kind of sane cost.
For one thing, you would have to find an original Barrel AND stock.... and the numbers would not match.
The only source I know for these parts is in the USA and they do not ship to Canada.
Another point: the Cooey barrel which is on these is a good deal HEAVIER than the original barrel.
What these are NOW is a dandy little Moose Carbine.
They are PAST the point of being restorable into military rifles, at least at any kind of sane cost.
For one thing, you would have to find an original Barrel AND stock.... and the numbers would not match.
The only source I know for these parts is in the USA and they do not ship to Canada.
Another point: the Cooey barrel which is on these is a good deal HEAVIER than the original barrel.
What these are NOW is a dandy little Moose Carbine.
You might try Numrich for parts. I restored an M38 short rifle in 7.35mm and bought some bits and pieces from them. I also purchased a stock and other pieces, including clips, from Liberty Tree Collectors and they had no problem sending them to me. Because there is not much interest in the Carcano rifles the parts tend to be fairly easy to find and reasonably priced. They are great rifles to try your hand at desporterizing - it's no great loss if you completely foul it up!
Problems:
The Cooey Carcano has a HEAVIER barrel than any military variant.
The barrel of the Cooey Carcano is not of ANY military length: not Fucile, not Truppi Speziali, not Carabina.
The rifles have been completely REBUILT into Sporters.
The Cooey Carcanos were built in Canada, retailed through T. Eaton Co. I would be surprised if more than a dozen were actually sold in the USA. USA as a parts source for THIS rifle will be impossible.
Repair the stock you have: it is GOOD wood once repaired properly and given back some internal strength (Linseed Oil).
As they exist today, these are a fine little Moose gun.
They have been altered TOO FAR from their military configuration to be restored.
And they are a DISTINCTIVE CANADIAN variant on this fine Italian rifle. Don't disrespect that part of the story.
The Cooey Carcano has a HEAVIER barrel than any military variant.
The barrel of the Cooey Carcano is not of ANY military length: not Fucile, not Truppi Speziali, not Carabina.
The rifles have been completely REBUILT into Sporters.
The Cooey Carcanos were built in Canada, retailed through T. Eaton Co. I would be surprised if more than a dozen were actually sold in the USA. USA as a parts source for THIS rifle will be impossible.
Repair the stock you have: it is GOOD wood once repaired properly and given back some internal strength (Linseed Oil).
As they exist today, these are a fine little Moose gun.
They have been altered TOO FAR from their military configuration to be restored.
And they are a DISTINCTIVE CANADIAN variant on this fine Italian rifle. Don't disrespect that part of the story.
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That thing looks a lot better without the electrical tape !!
Though if I had to paint a stock I'd probably try to do some camo experiments on it...or maybe just black who knows...
Though if I had to paint a stock I'd probably try to do some camo experiments on it...or maybe just black who knows...
Giveaways for a Cooey Carcano.
Heavy-ish barrel with visible taper.
Sporting stock shows the clearing-rod hole under the barrel FILLED.
Pistol grip is made from part of the cut-off original stock.
Double set-triggers.
Rear sight is a single notch, no markings.
Only calibre marking is "6,5 mm".
Sounds as if yours have both hit the jackpot.
Heavy-ish barrel with visible taper.
Sporting stock shows the clearing-rod hole under the barrel FILLED.
Pistol grip is made from part of the cut-off original stock.
Double set-triggers.
Rear sight is a single notch, no markings.
Only calibre marking is "6,5 mm".
Sounds as if yours have both hit the jackpot.
