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Federal Ammunition's 7mm Backcountry with Terminal Ascent bullet is a modern rifle cartridge built around a radical innovation: a proprietary Peak Alloy case that lets you run magnum velocities through shorter, suppressed rifles without the recoil or bulk of traditional brass-case magnums. The 155-grain Terminal Ascent load is the fastest 7mm option available, delivering 3,300 fps out of a 24-inch barrel and 3,150 fps from a 20-inch setup—making it ideal for hunters who want flat trajectory and retained energy at extended range without sacrificing portability or compact magazine capacity.
The Terminal Ascent bullet itself is Federal Premium's flagship all-range big game projectile, engineered with a bonded core and patented Slipstream polymer tip. That combination means deep, reliable penetration on close targets while still initiating expansion at extreme distance—the kind of versatility backcountry hunters need when a follow-up shot might come at 50 yards or 500. The Peak Alloy case is no marketing gimmick; it's the same steel-alloy technology used in safes and industrial applications, engineered to safely handle chamber pressures well beyond what brass can manage. The result is higher velocity, flatter shooting, less wind drift, and one extra round in the magazine of most platforms compared to equivalent brass-case loads.
Whether you're running a short-barreled setup with a suppressor or working a 24-inch magnum, this 155-grain load delivers consistent energy downrange. The 20-inch ballistics show 2,852 fps at 100 yards and 2,304 fps at 500 yards; from a 24-inch, you're looking at 3,125 fps and 2,491 fps respectively. Comes in boxes of 20 rounds (two 10-round sleeves), ready for the field.
| Caliber | 7mm Backcountry |
| Bullet Weight | 155 grains |
| Bullet Type | Terminal Ascent (bonded, polymer tip) |
| Muzzle Velocity (20" barrel) | 3,150 fps |
| Muzzle Velocity (24" barrel) | 3,300 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (20" barrel) | 3,415 ft-lbs |
| Muzzle Energy (24" barrel) | 3,748 ft-lbs |
| Case Type | Peak Alloy (proprietary steel alloy) |
| Rounds per Box | 20 (two 10-round sleeves) |
| Box Configuration | 20/10 |
7mm Backcountry uses patented Peak Alloy case technology instead of brass. This proprietary steel-alloy case safely handles higher chamber pressures, allowing Federal to load it to magnum velocities while keeping the cartridge physically smaller than brass-case magnums. The result: you get magnum performance from shorter barrels, fit more rounds in your magazine, and can run it suppressed without penalty. From a 20-inch barrel, this 155-grain load hits 3,150 fps; a 7mm PRC only manages around 2,900 fps from the same length.
Yes, the Peak Alloy case is reloadable, but you must follow Federal's lab-tested reloading data and processes. Do not use standard brass-case loading data—the case design and pressure characteristics are different.
Federal has published ballistics for 20-inch and 24-inch barrels. The 155-grain Terminal Ascent delivers 3,150 fps from 20 inches and 3,300 fps from 24 inches. The cartridge was specifically engineered to deliver magnum performance through compact, suppressed rifles, so 20-inch barrels are well within the intended use case.
Federal Premium positions Terminal Ascent as an all-range big game bullet. The bonded core and Slipstream polymer tip are designed to penetrate deeply on close targets while still expanding reliably at extended distance. Specific game suitability depends on your local regulations and hunting practices—consult your state's hunting guide and Federal's published guidelines for your intended use.
SKU: 152742734 • Weight: 1oz
Availability: In Stock
Federal Ammunition's 7mm Backcountry with Terminal Ascent bullet is a modern rifle cartridge built around a radical innovation: a proprietary Peak Alloy case that lets you run magnum velocities through shorter, suppressed rifles without the recoil or bulk of traditional brass-case magnums. The 155-grain Terminal Ascent load is the fastest 7mm option available, delivering 3,300 fps out of a 24-inch barrel and 3,150 fps from a 20-inch setup—making it ideal for hunters who want flat trajectory and retained energy at extended range without sacrificing portability or compact magazine capacity.
The Terminal Ascent bullet itself is Federal Premium's flagship all-range big game projectile, engineered with a bonded core and patented Slipstream polymer tip. That combination means deep, reliable penetration on close targets while still initiating expansion at extreme distance—the kind of versatility backcountry hunters need when a follow-up shot might come at 50 yards or 500. The Peak Alloy case is no marketing gimmick; it's the same steel-alloy technology used in safes and industrial applications, engineered to safely handle chamber pressures well beyond what brass can manage. The result is higher velocity, flatter shooting, less wind drift, and one extra round in the magazine of most platforms compared to equivalent brass-case loads.
Whether you're running a short-barreled setup with a suppressor or working a 24-inch magnum, this 155-grain load delivers consistent energy downrange. The 20-inch ballistics show 2,852 fps at 100 yards and 2,304 fps at 500 yards; from a 24-inch, you're looking at 3,125 fps and 2,491 fps respectively. Comes in boxes of 20 rounds (two 10-round sleeves), ready for the field.
| Caliber | 7mm Backcountry |
| Bullet Weight | 155 grains |
| Bullet Type | Terminal Ascent (bonded, polymer tip) |
| Muzzle Velocity (20" barrel) | 3,150 fps |
| Muzzle Velocity (24" barrel) | 3,300 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (20" barrel) | 3,415 ft-lbs |
| Muzzle Energy (24" barrel) | 3,748 ft-lbs |
| Case Type | Peak Alloy (proprietary steel alloy) |
| Rounds per Box | 20 (two 10-round sleeves) |
| Box Configuration | 20/10 |
7mm Backcountry uses patented Peak Alloy case technology instead of brass. This proprietary steel-alloy case safely handles higher chamber pressures, allowing Federal to load it to magnum velocities while keeping the cartridge physically smaller than brass-case magnums. The result: you get magnum performance from shorter barrels, fit more rounds in your magazine, and can run it suppressed without penalty. From a 20-inch barrel, this 155-grain load hits 3,150 fps; a 7mm PRC only manages around 2,900 fps from the same length.
Yes, the Peak Alloy case is reloadable, but you must follow Federal's lab-tested reloading data and processes. Do not use standard brass-case loading data—the case design and pressure characteristics are different.
Federal has published ballistics for 20-inch and 24-inch barrels. The 155-grain Terminal Ascent delivers 3,150 fps from 20 inches and 3,300 fps from 24 inches. The cartridge was specifically engineered to deliver magnum performance through compact, suppressed rifles, so 20-inch barrels are well within the intended use case.
Federal Premium positions Terminal Ascent as an all-range big game bullet. The bonded core and Slipstream polymer tip are designed to penetrate deeply on close targets while still expanding reliably at extended distance. Specific game suitability depends on your local regulations and hunting practices—consult your state's hunting guide and Federal's published guidelines for your intended use.
SKU: 152742734 • Weight: 1oz