Episode 072: The Dangerous One
Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!
Additional reading:
The Italian Vetterli Rifle
Robert Wilsey
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Small Arms of WWI Primer 072: Italian Vetterli 1870/87/15 (YouTube)
Comments (9)
Been planning to shoot mine. Don't plan to use smokeless though. Pretty sure i can fill the entire 6.5 case up with blackpowder and still be below max pressure.
Thankfully I didn't replicate your experience when I shot mine with soft cast. I realize that doesn't duplicate how they were used in the Great War, but one thing I've learned about the "Great War" is that there didn't seem to be much premium placed on individual life. Glad nobody was hurt and as previously stated, you've got some of us wondering about your sanity. I mean I understand your dedication to the cause, but there are limits for even fanatics.
Two failures but you kept going! Got to admire your tenacity. And question your sanity. Glad no-one was hurt. That stock may require some TLC from Mark...
Betcha those guys had muscles in their snot after close order drill with those puppies
Heavy as all get out and awkward to carry.
Just got one of these, thanks for saving me. it looks great on my wall
Good place for it!
I'm surprised that after the first KB you didn't eschew jacketed bullets for cast lead and a light load of fast powder like red dot. I've used loads a light as 2.5grains with a 45gr lead round ball in the 91/30. I'd be tempted to start with 10 grains and a hundred-and-twenty-something cast boolit.
Actually, I was expecting him to suggest using boolits and a BP analogue smokeless powder load with AA5744 or IMR4759...