
Availability: In Stock
Federal's 7mm Backcountry rifle ammunition with 170-grain Terminal Ascent bullets is built for hunters who demand magnum performance from modern, compact suppressed rifles without the traditional magnum recoil penalty. This 170-grain load achieves 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel—velocities that would normally require a full-length magnum—thanks to Federal's proprietary Peak Alloy case technology, which operates at higher safe pressures than conventional brass.
The Terminal Ascent bullet is Federal's flagship all-range big game projectile, engineered with bonded construction to penetrate deep on close targets and a patented Slipstream polymer tip designed to initiate reliable expansion at extreme distance. This combination makes the 170-grain load equally at home on elk at 100 yards or mule deer at 500-plus. The 7mm Backcountry cartridge itself is dimensionally more compact than comparable magnum rounds, meaning you'll fit an extra round in the magazine of most rifle platforms while maintaining the ballistic advantages of heavier magnum loads.
From a 20-inch barrel, expect 3,000 fps muzzle velocity and 3,397 foot-pounds of energy. From a 24-inch barrel, performance steps up to 3,150 fps and 3,745 foot-pounds at the muzzle. At 300 yards—a realistic hunting distance in western terrain—the 170-grain load retains 2,570 fps and 2,492 foot-pounds from the shorter barrel, or 2,705 fps and 2,762 foot-pounds from the 24-inch. Each box contains 20 rounds; each case contains 10 boxes.
| Cartridge | 7mm Backcountry |
| Bullet Weight | 170 grains |
| Bullet Type | Terminal Ascent (bonded, polymer tip) |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Boxes Per Case | 10 |
| Muzzle Velocity (20" barrel) | 3,000 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (20" barrel) | 3,397 ft-lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity (24" barrel) | 3,150 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (24" barrel) | 3,745 ft-lbs |
This 7mm Backcountry ammunition is chambered for rifles designed for the 7mm Backcountry cartridge, which is Federal's proprietary Peak Alloy case round. It will not function in standard 7mm PRC, 7mm Remington Magnum, or other conventional 7mm rifles.
The 7mm Backcountry cartridge was engineered specifically to deliver magnum-class velocities from shorter barrels and suppressed platforms. This 170-grain load achieves 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel, giving suppressed rifle shooters performance that traditional 7mm magnums only produce from 24-inch barrels. The Peak Alloy case allows safe higher chamber pressures that conventional brass cannot sustain.
The 170-grain Terminal Ascent is designed for all-range hunting. At 300 yards from a 20-inch barrel, it retains 2,570 fps and 2,492 foot-pounds of energy. At 500 yards, it maintains 2,304 fps and 2,004 foot-pounds. The Slipstream polymer tip is engineered to initiate expansion reliably at extreme distance, making this load viable for long-range big game applications when properly placed.
This listing is for a full case of 10 boxes, containing 200 rounds total (20 rounds per box).

SKU: 152743009 • Width: 6.1in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 10.1in • Weight: 1.255oz





Availability: In Stock
Federal's 7mm Backcountry rifle ammunition with 170-grain Terminal Ascent bullets is built for hunters who demand magnum performance from modern, compact suppressed rifles without the traditional magnum recoil penalty. This 170-grain load achieves 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel—velocities that would normally require a full-length magnum—thanks to Federal's proprietary Peak Alloy case technology, which operates at higher safe pressures than conventional brass.
The Terminal Ascent bullet is Federal's flagship all-range big game projectile, engineered with bonded construction to penetrate deep on close targets and a patented Slipstream polymer tip designed to initiate reliable expansion at extreme distance. This combination makes the 170-grain load equally at home on elk at 100 yards or mule deer at 500-plus. The 7mm Backcountry cartridge itself is dimensionally more compact than comparable magnum rounds, meaning you'll fit an extra round in the magazine of most rifle platforms while maintaining the ballistic advantages of heavier magnum loads.
From a 20-inch barrel, expect 3,000 fps muzzle velocity and 3,397 foot-pounds of energy. From a 24-inch barrel, performance steps up to 3,150 fps and 3,745 foot-pounds at the muzzle. At 300 yards—a realistic hunting distance in western terrain—the 170-grain load retains 2,570 fps and 2,492 foot-pounds from the shorter barrel, or 2,705 fps and 2,762 foot-pounds from the 24-inch. Each box contains 20 rounds; each case contains 10 boxes.
| Cartridge | 7mm Backcountry |
| Bullet Weight | 170 grains |
| Bullet Type | Terminal Ascent (bonded, polymer tip) |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Boxes Per Case | 10 |
| Muzzle Velocity (20" barrel) | 3,000 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (20" barrel) | 3,397 ft-lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity (24" barrel) | 3,150 fps |
| Muzzle Energy (24" barrel) | 3,745 ft-lbs |
This 7mm Backcountry ammunition is chambered for rifles designed for the 7mm Backcountry cartridge, which is Federal's proprietary Peak Alloy case round. It will not function in standard 7mm PRC, 7mm Remington Magnum, or other conventional 7mm rifles.
The 7mm Backcountry cartridge was engineered specifically to deliver magnum-class velocities from shorter barrels and suppressed platforms. This 170-grain load achieves 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel, giving suppressed rifle shooters performance that traditional 7mm magnums only produce from 24-inch barrels. The Peak Alloy case allows safe higher chamber pressures that conventional brass cannot sustain.
The 170-grain Terminal Ascent is designed for all-range hunting. At 300 yards from a 20-inch barrel, it retains 2,570 fps and 2,492 foot-pounds of energy. At 500 yards, it maintains 2,304 fps and 2,004 foot-pounds. The Slipstream polymer tip is engineered to initiate expansion reliably at extreme distance, making this load viable for long-range big game applications when properly placed.
This listing is for a full case of 10 boxes, containing 200 rounds total (20 rounds per box).
SKU: 152743009 • Width: 6.1in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 10.1in • Weight: 1.255oz
