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Cartridge comparison

.400 Legend vs .408 Winchester (CIP)

.400 Legend and .408 Winchester (CIP) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .400 Legend and .408 Winchester (CIP) trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.400 Legend.408 Winchester (CIP)
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20232000
Bullet diameter0.4005″0.4059″
Case length1.65″2.0299″
Max pressure45,000 psi59,466 psi
Recoil10–14 ft·lb11.1–12.9 ft·lb
Effective range250 yd150 yd
SAAMISAAMI standardizedNot SAAMI standardized
CIPCIP standardizedCIP standardized
Obsolete—Obsolete

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.

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