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.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend

.30-30 Winchester is faster (2,390 vs 2,350 fps); .30-30 Winchester carries more energy (2,050 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .350 Legend recoils less.

.30-30 Winchester →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd
100 yd · zero0″−61″61″ drop @ 500 yd0250500Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.350 Legend →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd
100 yd · zero0″−63″63″ drop @ 500 yd0250500Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-30 Winchester.350 Legend
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18952019
Bullet ⌀0.308″0.357″
Case length2.039″1.71″
Velocity2,200–2,390 fps2,100–2,350 fps
Energy1,900–2,050 ft·lb1,500–1,800 ft·lb
Max pressure42,000 psi55,000 psi
Recoil10–14 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Eff. range200 yd250 yd

FAQs

Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .350 Legend?
.30-30 Winchester is faster — up to 2,390 fps versus 2,350 fps.
Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .350 Legend?
.30-30 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,050 vs 1,800 ft·lb).