Federal New Cartridge

[HandgunHTR]

Higher velocity without a big increase in recoil is appealing for running a can, at least can see a use case. I was watching a youtube video and guy was getting 2900 fpsish with 277 fury out of sig cross with 16” barrel and 150gr accubond hybrid factory ammo. Recoil not higher than normal 270 due to small 308 sized case. Not sure what this 7mm is though. If it is big cased to get velocity then big recoil

Lou

You really can't get higher velocity without more recoil when using the same bullet weight. Physics is physics. For every action (bullet going faster) there is a reaction (more recoil).

 

[gbflyer]

May as well add the .338Fed to that list.

Hey now.

 

[Cleckner]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

 

[LongWayAround]

Anyone else think that chick's shooting position up on the rock seemed odd?

I guess Federal figured that they can sell a bunch of rifles to people who almost liked the 6.8W and 7prc?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

Welcome to Rokslide. Glad to have you here

 

[TheViking]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

Not appealing at all.

 

[Bugger]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

Great points, happy to see ya on here!
Looks like they’re taking the Weatherby approach just in a dumber way and a couple decades too late.

 

[Dos XX]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

What is the barrel length used for the quoted velocities of the 7 RUM and 7 PRC in your article? 20"?

A possible use case for this cartridge could be to regain the couple of 100 fps lost by cutting a barrel down from 24" to 16" or 20" for use with a suppressor.

I am curious about being able to reload the steel cases.

I see no reason to hate it. I personally don't see a reason to buy it, either. That doesn't mean someone else won't.

 

[JRem257]

Nosler is a completely out of touch company kept alive through some bulk OEM projectiles sold to smaller makers, and making sure the average Elmer going through a Gunwerks class can spend as much as possible on ammo.

And you’re getting that data from where, exactly? Pretty outlandish statement to make. Whether you’re a fan of their bullets or not, lots of hunters are.

 

[Coueskiller43]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

I would never consider buying a rifle chambered in something that uses steel cased ammo. I would assume I’m not the only one.

 

[77TMK]

And you’re getting that data from where, exactly? Pretty outlandish statement to make. Whether you’re a fan of their bullets or not, lots of hunters are.

Look at their bullet prices. That’s plenty of info.

As for OEMs, that’s been a thing for decades with Nosler. Nobody just makes bullets for their own brand component sales or branded ammo, it’s sold to other ammunition companies.

 

[waspocrew]

Steel cases? That’s a no for me.

 

[pacoalcracker]

No way would I shoot a steel cased cartridge out of my rifles.....excessive wear on the chamber over time and rounds fired. Special alloy is to contain higher pressure and lower cost over brass which will just keep getting more costly...but I doubt they have taken chamber wear in consideration. Maybe OK with a cheaper savage or others...but not in an expensive barrel.

 

[JRem257]

Look at their bullet prices. That’s plenty of info.

As for OEMs, that’s been a thing for decades with Nosler. Nobody just makes bullets for their own brand component sales or branded ammo, it’s sold to other ammunition companies.

Look at everyone’s bullets prices? Midway has TMKs discounted… doesn’t mean TMKs and accbonds aren’t both great bullets. I use them both. But OEMs have caught up production and component sales have slowed. That’s not nosler specific.

 

[EastHumboldt]

You really can't get higher velocity without more recoil when using the same bullet weight. Physics is physics. For every action (bullet going faster) there is a reaction (more recoil).

Say with Scottish accent:
“HOW CAN YE HAVE ENNY WHALLUP IF YE DON’T EAT YERR RECOIL??!!!!

Edit: kudos to Longwayround who actually came up with this idea in another thread about elk cartridges.

 

[TxLite]

No way would I shoot a steel cased cartridge out of my rifles.....excessive wear on the chamber over time and rounds fired. Special alloy is to contain higher pressure and lower cost over brass which will just keep getting more costly...but I doubt they have taken chamber wear in consideration. Maybe OK with a cheaper savage or others...but not in an expensive barrel.

Not sure that barrel is going to last long enough to tear the chamber up too bad. 200fps over a 7prc is not going to be kind on barrels.

 

[TuckTruck]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

With a name like “backcountry”, it better have some Wallup!

 

[eLightfoot]

Imagine how fast a throat is gone at 85kpsi or whatever this is running

 

[BCsteve]

No way would I shoot a steel cased cartridge out of my rifles.....excessive wear on the chamber over time and rounds fired. Special alloy is to contain higher pressure and lower cost over brass which will just keep getting more costly...but I doubt they have taken chamber wear in consideration. Maybe OK with a cheaper savage or others...but not in an expensive barrel.

Will your chamber know if it's brass or steel under the nickel plating?

 

[BCsteve]

It’s a steel-cased 7mm called “7mm Backcountry”

I dropped what I know about it here: https://gununiversity.com/7mm-backcountry-review/

And glad to see your here. Hope you stick around and post regularly.