Lindcott Armory Compare / .350 Legend vs .450 Bushmaster
Cartridge comparison
.350 Legend vs .450 Bushmaster
.350 Legend is faster (2,350 vs 2,300 fps); .450 Bushmaster carries more energy (2,900 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .350 Legend recoils less.
.350 Legend →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Bushmaster →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .350 Legend | .450 Bushmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2019 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.357″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.71″ | 1.7″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,350 fps | 2,100–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,500–1,800 ft·lb | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 38,500 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .350 Legend faster than .450 Bushmaster?
- .350 Legend is faster — up to 2,350 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .350 Legend hit harder than .450 Bushmaster?
- .450 Bushmaster carries more muzzle energy (2,900 vs 1,800 ft·lb).