Federal’s 7mm Backcountry

[flyingagg]

One question.... Can I handload for it? If not then.....nope.

All rumors I heard, nope! But until it hits the market, it’s all rumors

CORRECTION: quote from Federal's announcement "The Peak Alloy case is also reloadable when following Federal’s lab-tested processes and data."

 

[gerry]

They say it can be reloaded so we'll have to see if there are any special processes to do so. I probably won't get one but am going to be watching with interest the see how it goes.

 

[FOTIS]

So basically if we transition from brass to that type of case then what would a 28 nozzler do 36 hundred feet per second with a 180

 

[flyingagg]

So basically if we transition from brass to that type of case then what would a 28 nozzler do 36 hundred feet per second with a 180

Good question. Furthermore, how would every OTHER cartridge benefit?

 

[FOTIS]

Good question. Furthermore, how would every OTHER cartridge benefit?

Exactly I can see my 378 weatherby throwing 270 grain LRXs a 3500 ft per second

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

Assuming that brass does become an obsolete case material, the sale of muzzle brakes will go through the roof. More velocity means more recoil…or all of a sudden the 260rem starts performing like a 6.5PRC and how we think about cartridges changes too. I suspect the race for the fastest and flattest still won’t change though.

 

[flyingagg]

Assuming that brass does become an obsolete case material, the sale of muzzle brakes will go through the roof. More velocity means more recoil…or all of a sudden the 260rem starts performing like a 6.5PRC and how we think about cartridges changes too. I suspect the race for the fastest and flattest still won’t change though.

I am just thinking my 308 becoming a 300WM

 

[FOTIS]

Assuming that brass does become an obsolete case material, the sale of muzzle brakes will go through the roof. More velocity means more recoil…or all of a sudden the 260rem starts performing like a 6.5PRC and how we think about cartridges changes too. I suspect the race for the fastest and flattest still won’t change though.

Never been an issue for me. But then again I am very abnormal all the way around.

 

[Joec7651]

Before it’s all said and done there will be brass cases for it. Then it will be a 280 Remington operating at 65K psi. Also if they invest enough in advertising people will buy them. People enjoy being led by the media. Saves a lot of energy thinking for yourself.

 

[Bruce Mc]

At what pressure does winchester proof a model 70 action.

 

[flyingagg]

I read somewhere that SAAMI is about 40% above and European might only be 25% above. Homefull someone more informed will let us know

 

[JD338]

The barrel makers are going to love this.

JD338

 

[gerry]

The barrel makers are going to love this.

JD338

I would have thought the same but Ron Spomer and Joseph Von Benedickt have talked with Federal and it appears that it will be similar to rounds that burn about the same amount of powder like the 280 AI. Apparently Federal didn't know either when they started but that's what they have found.

 

[gerry]

Jim Harmer matched the 7 PRC shooting the same weight bullet using the 7 BC. The 7 PRC used a 26" barrel and the 7 BC a 16" barrel though. If this thing does what Federal claims it could very well obsolete a lot of newer rounds. It will burn 55-60 gr or powder and exceed rounds currently made using 65-80 gr of powder. Sounds like they will be using a faster than normal powder to get to 80,000 psi. I wonder if it will be from say Varget and IMR 4064 up to the 4350's instead of something like IMR 7828 in the similar sized 280 Rem?

 

[RL338]

Sounds like they will be using a faster than normal powder to get to 80,000 psi. I wonder if it will be from say Varget and IMR 4064 up to the 4350's instead of something like IMR 7828 in the similar sized 280 Rem?

It would have to a very temp stable powder. Can you imagine the pressure from a box of steel alloy ammo laying on your dash in the middle of summer.

 

[gerry]

It would have to a very temp stable powder. Can you imagine the pressure from a box of steel alloy ammo laying on your dash in the middle of summer.

It's an interesting concept. This has been years in the making so I'm sure they have tested for this. When the data is released we will find out what they recommend.

 

[RL338]

Weatherby is going all in on this cartridge according to the email I received.

 

[Slimfinn]

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Weatherby is going all in on this cartridge according to the email I received.

I got that too, and one yesterday for the Geissele's new bolt action King Hunter.

 

[flyingagg]

If cases and loading data are made available for other cartridges, then I would definitely consider it. I just can't see me buying another rifle. I still ahve a few I have never fired.

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

I read this and found it to answer a lot of the questions. Hope it helps.

Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed

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