Federal 6.5 Backcountry?

[UnckleBob]

The date seems relevant.

 

[Ajsomp]

It’s going to be 6.5 creedmoor using the peak alloy cases. So essentially what some these niche companies are doing but from federal.

I would guess 308 is also coming.

Lots of things coming in new barrel tech and cases. If this holds, there won’t be a need for a 6.5 PRC. But just speculation of course.

 

[UnckleBob]

It’s going to be 6.5 creedmoor using the peak alloy cases. So essentially what some these niche companies are doing but from federal.

I would guess 308 is also coming.

Lots of things coming in new barrel tech and cases. If this holds, there won’t be a need for a 6.5 PRC. But just speculation of course.

I predict they will move the shoulder forward just far enough that the ammo won't chamber in a 6.5 CM chamber. They probably don't want them loaded in AR10's.

 

[Axlrod]

So close, but why not go down a full millimeter. 6mm Backcountry 116 TMK @ 3250fps!

 

[MuleyFever]

Because most people don't want a 6mm. The 6.5 probably should have been the first one they did. I doubt they stop with the 6.5 though. Just a matter of if they go smaller or bigger on the third one.

 

[Ganderzone]

Based on the 140 terminal ascent and the 150 speer impact being released this year I'd be willing to bet my last penny it's a 6.5 and PRC ish short barrel concept.

 

[Chris in TN]

Lots of things coming in new barrel tech and cases. If this holds, there won’t be a need for a 6.5 PRC.

*whispers*


There never was a need for it.

 

[Ajsomp]

*whispers*


There never was a need for it.

I mean I get what it does, for a very small amount of people who need that extra range. But you’re correct.

I’ve got an associate doing some ammo testing with new casing and barrels, and he’s getting 3100+ out of his 22 inch 6.5 creedmoor shooting 135 AMAX. Wild stuff

 

[LightFoot]

My desire is that Federal introduces a 30 Backcountry using the 30-06 AI in their alloy case. That way, it would chamber and shoot 30-06 SPRG, but not chamber in a SAAMI 30-06.

18” so that I can take it to Canada without a can, and use good ole ‘06 ammo in a pinch.


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[Smithb9841]

It’s going to be 6.5 creedmoor using the peak alloy cases. So essentially what some these niche companies are doing but from federal.

I would guess 308 is also coming.

Lots of things coming in new barrel tech and cases. If this holds, there won’t be a need for a 6.5 PRC. But just speculation of course.

Are you speculating or do you have inside knowledge?

 

[Sundodger]

I wish just one of these high pressure case launches had half the marketing machine that Hornady does.

I want new modern high pressure cases, but am always afraid SIG, Federal, etc just don’t have the machine and follow though to make them stick.

STEP UP YOUR GAME FEDERAL!

 

[Sundodger]

I have a dream…

 

[UnckleBob]

Because most people don't want a 6mm. The 6.5 probably should have been the first one they did. I doubt they stop with the 6.5 though. Just a matter of if they go smaller or bigger on the third one.

I think they picked the 7mm to make sure they worked out the kinks in the product before trying the 6.5.

 

[swampy14]

I was about to start a new thread on this. I was at the Houston NRA show and saw the marketing the launch for June 5th.
I asked if they were launching a new bullet or a new cartridge and they have no hints or answers.

I could see it being a 6.5 Backcountry optimized for their 6.5 140gr Terminal ascent bullet

 

[swampy14]

I predict they will move the shoulder forward just far enough that the ammo won't chamber in a 6.5 CM chamber. They probably don't want them loaded in AR10's.

It will definitely be different. Good thing I have a short action standard bolt face I have to build on

 

[TradLife406]

So close, but why not go down a full millimeter. 6mm Backcountry 116 TMK @ 3250fps!

Sir, that's a 6 UM.

 

[MuleyFever]

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I was about to start a new thread on this. I was at the Houston NRA show and saw the marketing the launch for June 5th.
I asked if they were launching a new bullet or a new cartridge and they have no hints or answers.

I could see it being a 6.5 Backcountry optimized for their 6.5 140gr Terminal ascent bullet

How does one optimize a cartridge for one bullet?

 

[Muad-Dweeb]

Will be interesting to see how it compares to the 7BC.

I won't be satisfied until we have .50 BMG in peak alloy though

 

[Levy_ken]

I predict they will move the shoulder forward just far enough that the ammo won't chamber in a 6.5 CM chamber. They probably don't want them loaded in AR10's.

We shall see…