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Federal's 7mm Backcountry is a purpose-built cartridge that solves a challenge many hunters face: getting magnum-level velocity from compact or suppressed rifles without excessive recoil. The Fusion Tipped load in 175 grains pairs Federal's proven bonded-core bullet design with a polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient and flattens your trajectory. Whether you're working with a 20-inch barrel or a full 24-inch setup, this ammunition delivers serious performance.
What makes this 7mm Backcountry load different is the patented Peak Alloy steel case. It's a next-generation, one-piece design that's stronger than traditional brass, allowing Federal to load this ammunition to higher pressures safely. The result is velocity that rivals magnum cartridges while using a case that's dimensionally smaller and more compact. You'll fit an extra round in the magazine of most 7mm Backcountry rifles compared to larger magnum offerings, and you still get magnum-class ballistics from shorter barrels.
The 175-grain Fusion Tipped projectile is built on Federal's reputation for tough, accurate hunting bullets. The core is pressure-formed and molecularly bonded to the copper jacket, which means excellent weight retention and deep penetration. The addition of the streamlined polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient to .575 G1, helping the bullet maintain velocity and energy downrange while resisting wind drift. The skived nose cavity initiates consistent, controlled expansion at impact.
This is clean-burning, non-corrosive ammunition loaded to Federal's exacting tolerances. It shoots around 2,975 fps from a 20-inch barrel and 3,125 fps from a 24-inch barrel, putting serious energy downrange for big game hunting. The ammunition is suitable for use in any rifle chambered in 7mm Backcountry and works equally well in suppressed or unsuppressed setups.
This ammunition is designed for rifles specifically chambered in 7mm Backcountry. Federal and several major rifle manufacturers including Savage, Fierce, Christensen, and others now offer rifles in this cartridge. Make sure your rifle is clearly marked as 7mm Backcountry (7mm BC) before purchasing and firing this ammunition.
The 7mm Backcountry delivers magnum-class ballistics from significantly shorter barrels compared to traditional magnums like the 7mm Remington Magnum or 7mm PRC. If you hunt with a suppressor, prefer compact mountain rifles, or want an extra cartridge in your magazine without sacrificing power, the Backcountry is purpose-built for those needs.
Yes, Federal's Peak Alloy cases are reloadable when you follow the specific, lab-tested processes and data that Federal provides. However, reloading does require special attention due to the higher pressures and different material properties compared to brass cases.
The Fusion Tipped adds a streamlined polymer tip to the proven Fusion design, which increases the ballistic coefficient and helps the bullet maintain velocity and energy at longer distances. This tip also helps the bullet fly flatter and resist wind drift better than the original non-tipped Fusion bullets.
| UPC | 604544701753 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F7BCTFS2 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 175 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7MM BACKCOUNTRY |
| Grains | 175 gr |
| Length | 6.2000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Polymer Tip |
| Shipping Weight | 1.27 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.50 |
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