27-08-2014, 08:32 AM
Bob Prudhomme Wrote:As there is a belief that all 6.5mm Carcanos were inaccurate rifles, and this belief is likely to interfere with the presentation of my work, perhaps we should discuss Carcano rifles before we go further.
Specifically, why would Carcanos be considered inaccurate?
The reputation of the Carcanos as an inaccurate weapon goes back some time. Weren't they known as the 'Humanitarian Rifle' since they had hardly actually ended up killing many in any wars? Is this just some slur against the Italians as a military force in much the same way the Italians car makers get slagged off for their supposed dodgy electrical systems and vehicle reliability compared to the German car makers? Or is it based on objective evidence? Are all rifles much the same or are there distinct variations from brand to brand or even model to model?
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