Hornady and FN America's 2022 precision cartridge developed for SOCOM sniper applications and commercial long-range hunting. Rebated rim allows a standard magnum bolt face while the large case body delivers exceptional 7mm performance.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 2025, United States
Parent case: None
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.284" (7.21 mm)
Case length: 2.277" (57.84 mm)
Overall length: 3" (76.2 mm)
Max pressure: 80,000 PSI
Rim type: Rebated
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:8
Muzzle velocity: 2850–3050 fps
Muzzle energy: 2922–3717 ft-lbs
Effective range: 700 yd
Common bullet weights: 162, 175, 180 gr
Primary use: Military, Hunting, Long Range
Production status: Active
Also known as: 7mm BCA
History: Developed jointly by Hornady and FN America beginning around 2019, announced commercially in 2022. The cartridge was developed in parallel with military requirements for a precision sniper round to replace .308 Winchester in certain applications. The rebated-rim design fits on a standard bolt face while providing significantly more case capacity than 7mm Rem Mag. Both Hornady and Federal produce…
Notable firearms: FN MRAD, Christensen Arms Ridgeline, Various precision bolt-actions
Military use: United States (SOCOM sniper program)
Similar cartridges: 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm PRC, .280 Remington