SHOT Show 2025: 7mm Backcountry Hands-on Preview
Author: Nick Miles | Publish Date: Feb 12, 2025
Federal Premium's groundbreaking 7mm Backcountry cartridge has captured the attention of hunting and shooting enthusiasts worldwide with its revolutionary Peak Alloy™ case technology and exceptional performance characteristics. This innovative cartridge achieves what many thought impossible: delivering 3,000 fps velocity with 170-grain bullets through compact 20-inch barrels.
The 7mm Backcountry represents a quantum leap in ammunition design, utilizing an advanced high-strength steel alloy similar to materials found in high-security applications. This next-generation case design enables previously unattainable performance levels while maintaining manageable recoil profiles comparable to existing magnum cartridges.
The cartridge's versatile lineup includes:
- 155-grain Terminal Ascent (3,150 fps / 20" barrel)
- 170-grain Terminal Ascent (3,000 fps / 20" barrel)
- 195-grain Berger Elite Hunter (2,850 fps / 20" barrel)
- 168-grain Barnes LRX Copper (3,000 fps / 20" barrel)
- 175-grain Fusion Tipped (2,975 fps / 20" barrel)
With broad industry support from manufacturers like Christensen Arms, Gunwerks, and Proof Research, the 7mm Backcountry is positioned to make a significant impact in the hunting and shooting sports community.
Breaking News: Hands-On Preview at SHOT Show 2025
We're excited to bring you an exclusive hands-on preview of the 7mm Backcountry straight from the SHOT Show floor! Join us as we get up close and personal with this revolutionary cartridge and speak with Federal Premium's engineers about the technology behind this impressive innovation.
Don't miss our comprehensive preview video below: