Author Topic: 6.53 scramjet (Read 1239 times)

cig9 · « **on:** February 07, 2004, 02:24:01 PM »

Just wanted to know if anyone has shot or reloaded for this cart..Thinking about having encore barrel made ??

jamie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2004, 05:30:22 PM »

Listen, I will certainly never tell anyone what not to purchase, it is your money do as you please. With that said, I personally would pass on the Scram jet. Oh, it is everything John Lazzeroni claims and then some, but I like most people can't get over the fact that it is $40 for 20 empty brass and $100 for dies. For what you are going to spend in brass and dies alone you could purchase ...a very nice scope....another barrel... a proggresive press......and, well you get the picture. Yes, I have shot some Lazzeroni rounds they were all very nice and very fast. You would be just as served with a 6.5-06 Improved.

onesonek · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:05:21 AM »

Plus the Lazz. line, falls into the category of too large of casehead for the Encore. Too much pressure and bolt thrust!! Like Jamie said, 6.5-06, or even .264 winmag.

cig9 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2004, 04:20:01 AM »

Thanks for your help!! What do you think about 6.5/284 would this be a good all around cart. for deer and varmint? again thanks for your help

onesonek · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:17:47 AM »

While I've heard reports in both directions. I'm still not sold on rebated rims in the Encore. Another option would be the 6.5 Rem Mag. All in all the 6.5-06, 6.5-284, and the 6.5 RM are nearly equal. And yes they will do what you ask. Although the 6.5 wouldn't be my first choice as a "dual purpose" caliber.

jamie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2004, 05:06:44 PM »

Nor mine, I would go with a .25 caliber for that, although the 6.5 would work.