Thoughts on New Federal 7mm Back Country

[lacajun]

Whats everyones thoughts on Federal's new 7mm Back Country. I was on the verge of having a 280 AI mountain style rifle built with a 22 in barrel but 3000 FPS out of a 20 in tube with a case the size of a 280 Remington is very appealing.

Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed

We've shot the 7mm Backcountry more than anyone else and have the most comprehensive accuracy, velocity, and rifle data on this hot new round.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[Dirtrax]

Do a search

 

[kgarrett]

Whats everyones thoughts on Federal's new 7mm Back Country. I was on the verge of having a 280 AI mountain style rifle built with a 22 in barrel but 3000 FPS out of a 20 in tube with a case the size of a 280 Remington is very appealing.

Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed

We've shot the 7mm Backcountry more than anyone else and have the most comprehensive accuracy, velocity, and rifle data on this hot new round.

www.outdoorlife.com

I was initially skeptical, but the concept has promise. I think it's going to be a success. You should go for it, if you're willing to try a cartridge whose future is unknown.

I bought a 20" 6.5 PRC last year and love the size and weight of the rifle, but a 7 would work even better on elk sized game. However, my rifle is 7 lb 3 oz with sling, scope, and ammo. The heavier recoil of the 7 BC vs the 6.5 PRC would be a bit of a disadvantage.

Personally, if I was contemplating a 280 AI or another lightweight 7 I'd give one of these a try.

 

[comfisherman]

Two or three other threads in this same section, another in a different sub forum. We're getting conversation rehash already....

 

[lacajun]

I was initially skeptical, but the concept has promise. I think it's going to be a success. You should go for it, if you're willing to try a cartridge whose future is unknown.

I bought a 20" 6.5 PRC last year and love the size and weight of the rifle, but a 7 would work even better on elk sized game. However, my rifle is 7 lb 3 oz with sling, scope, and ammo. The heavier recoil of the 7 BC vs the 6.5 PRC would be a bit of a disadvantage.

Personally, if I was contemplating a 280 AI or another lightweight 7 I'd give one of these a try.

Yeah....I just bought a used SS Tikka CTR 6.5 CM for a donner to build a 280 AI . This has put me in a holding pattern. It would be nice if Federal started producing cases made from this material for other standard cals.

 

[waspocrew]

Another thread? ….

 

[lacajun]

Do a search

Thanks for the words of wisdom but would rather have the opinions of other rifle/shooting gurus on this site than the opinions of magazines and others who may have been paid to promote this cartridge,

 

[lacajun]

Two or three other threads in this same section, another in a different sub forum. We're getting conversation rehash already....

OK kind sir ..... I found the other thread...you can relax now.

 

[Dirtrax]

Thanks for the words of wisdom but would rather have the opinions of other rifle/shooting gurus on this site than the opinions of magazines and others who may have been paid to promote this cartridge,

I could only dream that someone would pay for my opinion. I'm not promoting the cartridge but rather espousing my experiences with advancing technology.