Federal Premium 7mm Backcountry 170gr Terminal Ascent
Federal's innovative 7mm Backcountry delivers magnum velocity from shorter barrels using advanced Peak Alloy cases. The 170-grain Terminal Ascent bullet combines deep penetration with controlled expansion for hunting and precision shooting.
Next-Generation Cartridge Design
Federal's 7mm Backcountry represents a genuine innovation in rifle ammunition engineering. Using a one-piece Peak Alloy case constructed from advanced high-strength steel, this cartridge achieves velocities comparable to traditional magnum rounds while maintaining a more compact overall dimension. The result is a cartridge that fits in shorter-barreled rifles and allows an extra round in most magazine platforms—a genuine advantage in the field.
Ballistic Performance
The 170-grain Terminal Ascent bullet delivers exceptional long-range performance:
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,950 fps (optimized for shorter barrels and suppressed rifles)
- Ballistic Coefficient: Extremely high, reducing wind drift and bullet drop
- Trajectory: Flatter shooting than conventional ammunition
- Recoil: Magnum performance without excessive recoil
Terminal Performance
The Terminal Ascent bullet features proven bonded construction:
- Slipstream Polymer Tip: Initiates expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, ensuring reliable performance at extended ranges
- Bonded Lead Core: Copper shank and bonded core retain weight for deep penetration at any distance
- AccuChannel Groove Technology: Improves accuracy and minimizes aerodynamic drag
- Controlled Expansion: Penetrates deep on close targets while expanding reliably at distance
The Right Choice
Whether you're hunting in challenging terrain, shooting from a compact rifle, or pursuing long-range accuracy, the 7mm Backcountry delivers the velocity and precision modern shooters demand. Federal's engineering team solved the seemingly impossible: magnum performance from shorter barrels without the penalty of increased recoil.
Features
- chambered in 7mm backcountry
- 170-grain terminal ascent bullet for exceptional accuracy and terminal performance
- patented peak alloy case crafted from high-strength steel alloy
- muzzle velocity of 3,150 fps for superior ballistics
- optimized for shorter-barreled and suppressed rifles
- compact cartridge design increases magazine capacity
- outperforms traditional brass-case ammunition in velocity and durability
- reliable centerfire primer ignition
- ideal for target shooting and hunting applications
- packaged in a 20-round box for convenience
- bonded construction
- slipstream polymer tip
- all-range big game bullet
- 3,000 fps
- 7mm backcountry
- 20 rounds per box
