Cartridge comparison
7mm Backcountry vs 7mm PRC
7mm Backcountry and 7mm PRC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7mm Backcountry | 7mm PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.284″ | 0.2843″ |
| Case length | 2.4169″ | 2.2799″ |
| Max pressure | 80,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22–32 ft·lb | 17–24 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 700 yd | 1000 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.