The Federal Premium Backcountry 7mm 168 grain Barnes LRX Copper is a rifle cartridge engineered for hunters and shooters using compact, shorter-barreled or suppressed rifles. It pairs an aerodynamic, polymer-tipped Barnes LRX bullet with Federal Premium primers and carefully matched propellant for consistent performance. The cartridge uses a patented Peak Alloy steel case to enable smaller cartridge dimensions and increased magazine capacity compared with traditional magnum brass designs. Sold by the box with 20 rounds; case quantity is achieved by ordering 10 boxes (200 rounds).
Key Specifications
- Manufactured by Federal Ammunition.
- Caliber is 7mm Backcountry.
- Bullet weight is 168 grains.
- Bullet type is polymer-tipped.
- Bullet construction is Barnes LRX all-copper.
- Rounds per box are 20.
- Boxes per case are 10.
- Units per case (rounds) are 200.
- Cartridge case material is Peak Alloy steel (one-piece).
- Optimized for compact, shorter-barreled and suppressed hunting rifles.
This Federal Backcountry load combines a high-BC Barnes LRX copper projectile and a compact Peak Alloy case to deliver a balance of aerodynamic efficiency and increased magazine capacity in magnum-class performance. It is well suited for precision on longer shots and consistent performance from shorter, field-oriented rifle platforms.
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