Cartridge comparison
.357 Magnum vs .400 Legend
.357 Magnum and .400 Legend are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357 Magnum | .400 Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1934 | 2023 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.4005″ |
| Case length | 1.2902″ | 1.65″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–20 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 250 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.