Federal Releases Reloading Data for New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge

Federal Releases Reloading Data for their New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge

There have been a lot of new cartridges announced in recent years - there typically are new wildcat rounds debuted every year - but none have been more intriguing or unique than the 7mm Backcountry coming from Federal Premium. This hot rod of a cartridge finally has SAAMI acceptance and Federal has also published reloading data for handloaders as well.

Federal 7mm Backcountry @ TFB:

• Federal’s Hot, NEW Cartridge: 7mm Backcountry
• 7mm Backcountry - What is Peak Alloy Case Technology?
• [SHOT 2025] A Closer Look At The 7mm Backcountry
• Federal and Remington Ammunition Unveil New Hunting Ammunition

Reloading Data for their New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge

Federal will be partnering with several reloading tool and die companies to craft equipment to reload the 7mm Backcountry cartridge. The first manufacturer to release tools is Lee Precision with a new Lee 7mm Backcountry Micrometer Full Length Die Set, which includes: Full Length Sizing Die, Universal Flaring Die, Micrometer Bullet Seating Die, Universal Shell Holder, Powder Dipper, and instructions with load data.

For anyone who is looking to get into reloading the 7mm Backcountry, Lee also has an accessory - the Lee Factory Crimp die - to aid in reloading the cartridge as well.

• Backcountry | Federal Premium
• How to Reload Federal 7mm Backcountry
• 7mm Backcountry Reloading Data Sheet
• Lee Precision, Inc. - 7mm Backcountry Reloading Dies

A Word from Federal on their New Reloading Data

“ANOKA, Minnesota - October, 2025 - Federal’s 7mm Backcountry is a new high-performance hunting cartridge boosted by all-new, patented one-piece, high-strength Peak Alloy case technology, which provides magnum performance in a standard bolt face rifle. Through 20-inch barrels and with 170-grain bullets, it can achieve 3,000 feet per second. Federal has recently published reloading data on its brand website’s product information page.

One of the marvels of Federal’s 7mm Backcountry cartridge is that it’s built with exclusive new materials and technologies, allowing it to perform far beyond conventional ammunition. And it retains that all-so-important ability to be reloaded. Earlier this year, Federal posted a short video showing the process as well as the performance of handloaded rounds.”

Final Thoughts

The 7mm Backcountry is an interesting and curious cartridge because of its capabilities coming out of shorter barreled rifles as well as Peak Alloy Case technology behind the cartridge casings. It just became even more intriguing now that there is verified reloading data made available to the public to create their own ammunition as handloaders.

The only thing that remains is, what do you think? Do you currently own a 7mm Backcountry? Are you looking to reload for one? Who would you like to see reloading components and tooling to come from next? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.