Lindcott Armory Compare / .400 Legend vs .450 Bushmaster
Cartridge comparison
.400 Legend vs .450 Bushmaster
.450 Bushmaster is faster (2,300 vs 2,200 fps); .450 Bushmaster carries more energy (2,900 vs 2,601 ft·lb); .400 Legend recoils less.
.400 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 ↗
| .400 Legend | .450 Bushmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2023 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.4″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.65″ | 1.7″ |
| Velocity | 2,000–2,200 fps | 2,100–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,906–2,601 ft·lb | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 45,000 psi | 38,500 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .400 Legend faster than .450 Bushmaster?
- .450 Bushmaster is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,200 fps.
- Does .400 Legend hit harder than .450 Bushmaster?
- .450 Bushmaster carries more muzzle energy (2,900 vs 2,601 ft·lb).