The Federal Ammo announcement

[coach]

Anyone got any info on what Federal is announcing in June?

6.5 Backcountry??? Have no idea just curious.


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[grfox92]

If I had to guess, I would say it's something that nobody wanted or ever asked for.

 

[B Harrison]

They are going to stop chasing HornyD and just go back to consistent quality!

I hope it’s a hunting load for the 6CM, like a 107 TGK or a 105 grain NBT


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[MuleyFever]

Thread 'Federal 6.5 Backcountry?'

Apr 18, 2026

The date seems relevant.

• UnckleBob
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[Southernfried]

Got this email today. 6.5 CM Peak, 100 fps faster than 6.5 PRC they say, Peak ammo

 

[Andrew12gauge]

So they can just use the peak alloy cases for any round, and make it run higher velocities? Why the 6.5 cm and not the .308 or .243?


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[Baddog]

Interesting

 

[HairyScandinavian]

So they can just use the peak alloy cases for any round, and make it run higher velocities? Why the 6.5 cm and not the .308 or .243?


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Because the 243 is fast enough already and the 308 is for senior citizens.

 

[Mangata]

The 6.5 CM barrel in my safe just became more interesting…

 

[Sinistram]

So they can just use the peak alloy cases for any round, and make it run higher velocities? Why the 6.5 cm and not the .308 or .243?


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Probably because they can safely assure all 6.5CM rifles are of modern, sound production because of the age of the cartridge. The same can't be said of rounds introduced decades ago.

 

[omicron1792]

If I had to guess, I would say it's something that nobody wanted or ever asked for.

Ouch

 

[Andrew12gauge]

Probably because they can safely assure all 6.5CM rifles are of modern, sound production because of the age of the cartridge. The same can't be said of rounds introduced decades ago.

Good point. It will be interesting to see if they release more cartridges using peak alloy though


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[Hnthrdr]

Don’t see a huge advantage if you are shooting highly frangible lead bullets but loading non lead bullets with those velocities make sense for sure, don’t love the price at 70+ bucks a box though, dang!