Compare / 7mm Backcountry vs 7mm PRC

Cartridge comparison

7mm Backcountry vs 7mm PRC

7mm PRC is faster (3,100 vs 3,050 fps); 7mm PRC carries more energy (3,720 vs 3,717 ft·lb); 7mm PRC recoils less.

7mm Backcountry →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−105″105″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm PRC →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−101″101″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Backcountry7mm PRC
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20252022
Bullet ⌀0.284″0.284″
Case length2.277″2.28″
Velocity2,850–3,050 fps2,800–3,100 fps
Energy2,922–3,717 ft·lb2,785–3,720 ft·lb
Max pressure80,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil22–32 ft·lb17–24 ft·lb
Eff. range700 yd1000 yd

FAQs

Is 7mm Backcountry faster than 7mm PRC?
7mm PRC is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 3,050 fps.
Does 7mm Backcountry hit harder than 7mm PRC?
7mm PRC carries more muzzle energy (3,720 vs 3,717 ft·lb).