Lindcott Armory Compare / .257 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet
Cartridge comparison
.257 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet
6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet is faster (3,900 vs 3,825 fps); .257 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (3,300 vs 3,200 ft·lb).
.257 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .257 Weatherby Magnum | 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 1997 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.549″ | 2.82″ |
| Velocity | 3,400–3,825 fps | 3,500–3,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,500–3,300 ft·lb | 2,300–3,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 66,718 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .257 Weatherby Magnum faster than 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet?
- 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 3,825 fps.
- Does .257 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 6.53 Lazzeroni Scramjet?
- .257 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 3,200 ft·lb).