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.350 Legend
Left, with .222 Remington
TypeCenterfire
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerWinchester Ammunition
Designed2019
ManufacturerWinchester Ammunition
Produced2019
Specifications
Case typeRebated rim, straight walled
Bullet diameter.3570–.0030 in (9.068–0.076 mm)
Land diameter.3460 in (8.79 mm)
Neck diameter.378 in (9.6 mm)
Base diameter.390 in (9.9 mm)
Rim diameter.378 in (9.6 mm)
Rim thickness.045 in (1.1 mm)
Case length1.71 in (43 mm)
Overall length2.25 in (57 mm)
Case capacity36.5 grains (water)
Rifling twist1 in 16 in (410 mm)
Primer typeSmall Rifle
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
160 gr (10 g) Federal Fusion 2,300 ft/s (700 m/s) 1,879 ft⋅lbf (2,548 J)
165 gr (11 g) Hornady FTX 2,200 ft/s (670 m/s) 1,773 ft⋅lbf (2,404 J)
180 gr (12 g) Winchester 2,100 ft/s (640 m/s) 1,762 ft⋅lbf (2,389 J)
Test barrel length: 20 in
Source(s): SAAMI[1]

The .350 Legend (9×43 mm), also called 350 LGND, is a SAAMI-standardized[2] straight-walled intermediate rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms. The cartridge was designed for use in American states that have specific regulations for deer hunting with straight-walled centerfire cartridges.[3][4] Winchester claims that the .350 Legend is the fastest production straight-walled hunting cartridge in the world, although some .444 Marlin and .458 Winchester Magnum loads are faster.[3][5] It is designed for deer hunting out to a maximum effective range of 250 yards (230 m).[4]

Ohio's Deer Hunting Regulations allow the use of a straight-walled rifle cartridge with a minimum caliber of .357 inches (9.1 mm). Consequently, the .350 Legend is a legal hunting rifle cartridge there.

Overview

The .350 Legend shares many characteristics with the .223 Remington, such as an overall cartridge length of 2.26 inches (57 mm) and a rim diameter of .378 inches (9.6 mm).[3][4] Because of its similarities to the .223 Remington and 5.56 mm NATO, the .350 Legend is suitable for use in AR-15 type semiautomatic rifles,[1][4] and will fit in most standard AR-15 magazines without modification.

History

At the 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the .350 Legend cartridge was introduced by Winchester Ammunition. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), the U.S. firearms and ammunition industry's technical standards-setting organization, announced the acceptance of the new cartridge and chamber standard on January 31, 2019.[6]

Design

The cartridge was developed to deliver enough energy to achieve lethal terminal effects on large deer out to 200 yd (180 m). The recoil is said to be less than a .243 Winchester. Winchester is currently offering five different loads for the new cartridge: a 150 gr (9.7 g) Deer Season XP at 2,325 ft/s (709 m/s), a 180 gr (12 g) Power-Point at 2,100 ft/s (640 m/s), a 160 gr (10 g) Power Max Bonded at 2,225 ft/s (678 m/s), a 145 gr (9.4 g) FMJ in the USA ammo line at 2,350 ft/s (720 m/s), and a Super Suppressed 255 gr (16.5 g) subsonic load at 1,060 ft/s (320 m/s).

The cartridge offers a flatter trajectory with less recoil and better terminal performance over current straight-wall cartridges while remaining compliant in most applicable states.

The .350 Legend cartridge is designed to cycle in a variety of firearm platforms, and has been shown to operate in bolt-action rifles like the Winchester XPR.[7]

.350 Legend has no parent case. However, .350 Legend uses the same 0.378 in (9.6 mm) nominal rim diameter as .223 Remington. The .350 Legend case is a new design that maximizes terminal performance while optimizing the ability to extract the cartridge from the chambers of a variety of firearms. The .350 Legend did not adapt a .223 Remington parent case in order to incorporate a slight body taper (for extraction), as well as additional shellcase length and case volume.

Winchester engineered .350 Legend hunting projectiles (such as the Extreme Point and Power-Point bullets) for use on big game out to 250 yd (230 m). These bullets were designed specifically to maximize .350 Legend cartridge performance.[citation needed]

Diagram

File:350 legend saami diagram.png

Usage

The .350 Legend cartridge is engineered for deer hunters requiring a modern straight-walled cartridge.[8] It is capable of killing hogs, deer, and coyotes. With bullet weights ranging from 125 to 280 gr (8.1 to 18.1 g), the .350 Legend is a highly versatile cartridge with many end uses.

The ability to practice cheaply with low recoil, high velocity .35 caliber (9.1 mm) rounds legal for deer hunting opens the door for many new shooters whose recoil sensitivity precludes their use of cartridges such as .450 Bushmaster or 12 gauge slug guns.

State legislation

.350 Legend also addresses a rapidly growing market segment known as "straight-wall-cartridge-compliant" deer-hunting states. A growing number of states that previously restricted deer hunting to limited-range slug guns or muzzle loading firearms are now allowing rifles chambered in straight-walled centerfire cartridges.[citation needed][7]

The .350 Legend was designed for deer hunting in states that have specific regulations requiring straight-walled cartridges for use on deer, such as Ohio, Iowa, Indiana public land, and the Southern Lower Peninsula region of Michigan.[9] Illinois also allows straight-walled cartridges if used with a pistol. The pistol must be a centerfire revolver or centerfire single-shot handgun of .30 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches. Single-shot rifles in those specified calibers will be allowed after January 1, 2023.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Indiana DNR) website lists most cartridges, both bottlenecked and straight-walled, above .243" (6.2 mm) as allowed on private land. But when hunting on public lands in Indiana, the DNR cartridge specifications require cartridges with minimum and maximum case lengths of 1.16 inches (29 mm) and 1.8 inches (46 mm), respectively, and a minimum bullet diameter of .357 inches (9.1 mm). It is a common misconception that Indiana is a "straight-wall state" for public land deer hunting. Many straight-wall cartridges are legal in Indiana, but they are not required, as some wildcat rounds (i.e. .358 Hoosier and .358 WSSM) with bottle necked cases still meet the state requirements. [10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b SAAMI, "350 Legend (350 LGND)", saami.org, retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ^ ".350 Legend". Gun Loads Forum. Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturersz Institute. 21 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Shooting Illustrated, "First look: Winchester .350 Legend cartridge", shootingillustrated.com, retrieved 15 February 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Winchester Ammunition, "350 Legend frequently asked questions", winchester.com, retrieved 13 February 2019.
  5. ^ Winchester Ammunition, "350 Legend: straight-up legendary", winchester.com, retrieved 13 February 2019.
  6. ^ "SAAMI Announces Acceptance of the 350 Legend Cartridge". 31 January 2019.
  7. ^ a b White, Slaton (28 January 2020). "Birth of the Winchester 350 Legend". range365.com. Range 365. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "350 Legend | The Perfect Straight Walled Deer Hunting Round". 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  9. ^ "Michigan Deer APR Charts and Map" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Deer Regulations - Indiana Hunting".
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