Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
.350 Legend
Modern straight-wall cartridge for AR-15 platform.
- Caliber
- 0.357″ · 9.068 mm
- Introduced
- 2019
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .223 Remington
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2019
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Winchester
- Manufacturer
- Winchester
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 36 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 55,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 8–12 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X 170 gr, 2,150 fps, BC 0.232 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2149 | 1744 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 1980 | 1480 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 1817 | 1246 | -7.4″ | -3.5 |
| 300 yd | 1660 | 1040 | -25.4″ | -8.1 |
| 400 yd | 1509 | 859 | -56.0″ | -13.4 |
| 500 yd | 1364 | 702 | -102.0″ | -19.5 |
| 600 yd | 1227 | 568 | -166.8″ | -26.5 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open .350 Legend ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.07 | 0.357 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.60 | 0.378 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.91 | 0.390 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.60 | 0.378 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.14 | 0.045 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 43.43 | 1.710 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 57.40 | 2.260 | ~ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .350 Legend is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 364 active loads across 30 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 364 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady | ELD Match | 144 | ELD-M | 2,300 | 1,691 | 0.206 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 170 | ELD-X | 2,150 | 1,745 | 0.232 G7 |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ 124gr | 124 | FMJ | 2,350 | 1,520 | — |
| Winchester | USA FMJ 145gr | 145 | FMJ | 2,350 | 1,778 | — |
| Winchester | Deer Season XP | 145 | EXP | 2,350 | 1,778 | — |
| Barnes | VOR-TX | 145 | TTSX BT | 2,350 | 1,778 | — |
| Browning | BXR | 155 | Rapid Expansion | 2,350 | 1,900 | — |
| Winchester | USA | 145 | FMJ | 2,350 | 1,778 | — |
| Winchester | Copper Impact | 145 | Copper Extreme Point | 2,350 | 1,778 | — |
| Nosler | BT 150gr | 150 | BT | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
| Winchester | Deer Season XP | 150 | XP Polymer Tip | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
| Nosler | Ballistic Tip | 150 | Ballistic Tip | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
| Winchester | Deer Season XP | 150 | XP | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
| Winchester | Deer Season XP | 150 | Extreme Point Polymer Tip | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
| Winchester | Copper Impact LF 150gr | 150 | Copper Impact | 2,325 | 1,800 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
1 reloading powder listed for .350 Legend, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Firearms chambered in .350 Legend
12 models in the database chamber .350 Legend. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced by Winchester in 2019 specifically for states requiring straight-wall cartridges. Instant success due to AR-15 compatibility and excellent ballistics. Fastest-adopted deer cartridge in decades.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .350 Legend use?
- .350 Legend typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .350 Legend?
- .350 Legend uses a 0.357″ (9.068 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .350 Legend still in production?
- .350 Legend is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .350 Legend used for?
- .350 Legend is primarily used for hunting.
- What is .350 Legend based on?
- .350 Legend is derived from the .223 Remington case.
- What are the best powders for .350 Legend?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .350 Legend include Leverevolution.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 364 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →