Lindcott Armory Compare / 7mm Backcountry vs 7mm Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
7mm Backcountry vs 7mm Remington Magnum
7mm Remington Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 3,050 fps); 7mm Backcountry carries more energy (3,717 vs 3,300 ft·lb); 7mm Remington Magnum recoils less.
7mm Backcountry →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7mm Backcountry | 7mm Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2025 | 1962 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.277″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,850–3,050 fps | 2,800–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,922–3,717 ft·lb | 2,900–3,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 80,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22–32 ft·lb | 18–24 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7mm Backcountry faster than 7mm Remington Magnum?
- 7mm Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,050 fps.
- Does 7mm Backcountry hit harder than 7mm Remington Magnum?
- 7mm Backcountry carries more muzzle energy (3,717 vs 3,300 ft·lb).