I would never have interest in anything I can't reload or buy good cases. ( cost concerns )
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New Cartridge from Federal - 7mm Backcountry
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It would be interesting to listen to federals sales pitch to the firearms industry selling this concept. I am sure it doesn't start out with " it's just a little more pressure" i'm sure your product will handle it just fine, the increase is within your proof testing, no need to talk with your layers about increase liability, we a sure no one will misuse or actually have any problems down the road getting you into a huge lawsuit.
They say its reloadable as long as you follow their procedures, yet to be published
I wonder how many suppressors it is going to "test the welds" on?
That guy is a douche bag
I somewhat agree, but the 16" barrel and garmin chronograph are impressive
It's a steel cartridge, going to be different than most other stuff. It's just a 7mm300prc
I just saw that Weatherby is going to chamber several of the Mark V models in it now as well.
fseaman.js
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I entered the provided dimensions and...
The model comes up only 100 fps short for 24 inch barrels. The model with the LRX 168 is really close with commercial powders.
So, yeah, kinda 280 AI based, kinda Wby RPM based, lots of Federal only.
From the article "I know Hodgdon is trying to identify publicly-available powders that can work but for now they haven't found any viable candidates."
I like the concept much better than 277 Fury. We all know, ff it's reloadable it will get much more support.
It could be a commercial success. It could be a military success. Military seems to be going back to 30-06 length actions for certain things.
I'm not sure I am ready to jump on the band wagon.
The model comes up only 100 fps short for 24 inch barrels. The model with the LRX 168 is really close with commercial powders.
So, yeah, kinda 280 AI based, kinda Wby RPM based, lots of Federal only.
From the article "I know Hodgdon is trying to identify publicly-available powders that can work but for now they haven't found any viable candidates."
I like the concept much better than 277 Fury. We all know, ff it's reloadable it will get much more support.
It could be a commercial success. It could be a military success. Military seems to be going back to 30-06 length actions for certain things.
I'm not sure I am ready to jump on the band wagon.
Cornbinder57
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Looking how early weatherby jumped in on the release and the number of rifles they are chambering for it, I'm a firm believer it's just a 7mm-6.5 RPM with Federal's special Alloy.
They say they are going to be releasing the alloy in other calibers as well, that could be interesting, other new calibers or other existing calibers? Release an alloy 7mm PRC and your new cartridge is cooked. Release a new alloy 300 PRC and the industry goes nuts pushing the limits?? Or do people just blow up guns?
They say they are going to be releasing the alloy in other calibers as well, that could be interesting, other new calibers or other existing calibers? Release an alloy 7mm PRC and your new cartridge is cooked. Release a new alloy 300 PRC and the industry goes nuts pushing the limits?? Or do people just blow up guns?
ObiWanKannoli
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My guess is with so many manufacturers jumping on board to support the launch with new rifles that this new alloy doesn't require a specific type of chamber, barrel steel, profile, etc to support it. I don't think you'd see the broad support otherwise, all these companies aren't going to invest in tooling up for a proprietary process to support one new cartridge.
That said, I'd love to see federal start releasing a line of ammunition for common use cartridges with this alloy if what I said is indeed true.
