Federal 6.5 Backcountry?

[Smithb9841]

I think too much is made about LA vs SA

but i hope its SA

The more I think about it, it seems like it would have to be a long action similar to 7BC. If it was a creedmor sized case in the peak alloy it seems like it would just match the 6.5 prc then what is the benefit over the prc. It seems like it would have to outperform the 6.5prc for anyone to want to try it. Maybe I’m off just my thoughts. Something like a 6.5-06 but in peak alloy.

 

[swampy14]

I was thinking on this some today. Maybe the 6.5cm will be backwards compatible to the 6.5BC
Like the 280rem is to the 280AI?

I don’t care if it’s long or short in the grand scheme of things but I hope it’s short cause that’s what my extra action is without having to buy another

 

[UnckleBob]

The more I think about it, it seems like it would have to be a long action similar to 7BC. If it was a creedmor sized case in the peak alloy it seems like it would just match the 6.5 prc then what is the benefit over the prc. It seems like it would have to outperform the 6.5prc for anyone to want to try it. Maybe I’m off just my thoughts. Something like a 6.5-06 but in peak alloy.

If it could match a 24" 6.5 PRC but from a 16-18" barrel, that would be a great advantage.

 

[glock233]

I could be wrong but I feel like these pressures are going to make wonky accuracy issues. And reloading issues.

 

[Smithb9841]

If it could match a 24" 6.5 PRC but from a 16-18" barrel, that would be a great advantage.

I agree 100% that would be a great advantage. I just don’t think that would be possible with a creedmor size case limiting the powder capacity. But I could be way off.

 

[bnewt3]

One of their stated reasons for LA is to have a narrower case(non rebated .470 bolt face) allowing 1 more in the mag vs magnum bolt face.

Does 4 in the mag vs 3 in the mag matter? To some, it may be a deal-breaker, IMO its a non-issue. If I cant get the job done with 3 shots then do I really need a 4th?

There is potentially a mechanical issue there as well. I think I read that as pressure in the case increases the case balloons and "sticks" to the chamber wall to some extent which lowers bolt thrust, and this grip is lower with alloy on steel compared to brass on steel(or maybe its just because the alloy doesnt balloon as much I dont recall). Maybe theres more surface area on a LA case vs a SA magnum case which is a way to get some of that grip back and reduce bolt thrust.

 

[62flint]

my hope is its a 30cal pushing a 200-215 grain bullet @3000fps out of a 20inch barrel. Then be acurate

 

[swampy14]

For speculation,
If it’s a 6.5BC long action what would draw a person to choose it over the 7BC?

 

[MuleyFever]

For speculation,
If it’s a 6.5BC long action what would draw a person to choose it over the 7BC?

Same that makes a person want a 6.5 PRC over a 7 PRC. Whatever that may be.