Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 Remington vs 7mm Backcountry
Cartridge comparison
.280 Remington vs 7mm Backcountry
7mm Backcountry is faster (3,050 vs 3,000 fps); 7mm Backcountry carries more energy (3,717 vs 3,100 ft·lb); .280 Remington recoils less.
.280 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Backcountry →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 Remington | 7mm Backcountry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1957 | 2025 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.277″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,000 fps | 2,850–3,050 fps |
| Energy | 2,800–3,100 ft·lb | 2,922–3,717 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 80,000 psi |
| Recoil | 13–18 ft·lb | 22–32 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 Remington faster than 7mm Backcountry?
- 7mm Backcountry is faster — up to 3,050 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .280 Remington hit harder than 7mm Backcountry?
- 7mm Backcountry carries more muzzle energy (3,717 vs 3,100 ft·lb).