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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
TypeRevolverRifle
Introduced19342023
Bullet diameter0.357″0.4005″
Case length1.2902″1.65″
Max pressure35,000 psi45,000 psi
Recoil12–20 ft·lb10–14 ft·lb
Effective range100 yd250 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.

ToolOverlay .357 Magnum and .400 Legend trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare