Lindcott Armory Compare / .223 Remington vs .350 Legend
Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs .350 Legend
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 2,350 fps); .350 Legend carries more energy (1,800 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.350 Legend →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .223 Remington | .350 Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2019 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.71″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,900 fps | 2,100–2,350 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb | 1,500–1,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .223 Remington faster than .350 Legend?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 2,350 fps.
- Does .223 Remington hit harder than .350 Legend?
- .350 Legend carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 1,350 ft·lb).