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!

 

[stan5677]

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!

Practice with the cheap stuff and once you get these dialed in just leave it until time to hunt

 

[Andrew12gauge]

Practice with the cheap stuff and once you get these dialed in just leave it until time to hunt

I’m assuming the change in velocity would change POI a fair bit


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[HairyScandinavian]

I’m assuming the change in velocity would change POI a fair bit


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Ain't nothing but a couple clicks, and it should be repeatable.

 

[Brodie]

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

Only until it burns up in 500 rounds….always a trade off

 

[jayhawk]

Looks fake and gay

 

[Mangata]

Only until it burns up in 500 rounds….always a trade off

I only lose screwing it onto an action, and it gets out of my safe. Seems like a easy trade…

 

[DangerRanger]

Factory loaded 153 tmk with velocity bump for my 16” tikka barrel?

Hell yeah

Now to be disappointed by how it shoots…