Who has dabbled in the 350 legend yet?

rickyrick · June 13, 2019, 01:10 PM

Title really says it all, just wondering if anyone here has tried it and liked it.
I know there’s some market hype, but the true nature can be hashed out on TFL in most topics. I have an AR pistol lower and a couple of pistol uppers that I am going to convert to carbine/rifle. I like the pistols, I figure they will be the next firearm niche that will get the ole “knee jerk” ban.

Geezerbiker · June 13, 2019, 05:49 PM

I like the idea of the round and I'm thinking of going with it for my next AR build but as of yet I've seen no rifles around here in the caliber or any ammo for it...

Tony

rickyrick · June 13, 2019, 07:10 PM

I think cmmg has the monopoly on the barrels. I looked a couple of months ago and they seemed reasonably priced at the time.

buckey · June 13, 2019, 07:59 PM

I already shoot and reload for the .357 Max and I have to say the numbers for the .350 Legend don't impress me in the least!

kymasabe · June 13, 2019, 08:20 PM

Alex Pro Firearms is now building uppers in ...ooops, never mind, is .350 Ham'r.

44caliberkid · June 15, 2019, 07:29 AM

I have seen the ammo everywhere, Walmart, farm stores, sporting goods stores, but no guns for it. I wonder if Winchester is making you get some if you're a dealer. I haven't talked to anyone even interested in the cartridge and I'm in one of those "straight wall case" states it was intended for. Most people like, have already bought, 450 Bushmaster guns. 350 Legend is late to the party.

stagpanther · June 15, 2019, 05:44 PM

I would be willing to give it a go in a lever gun for the heck of it--otherwise--yawn.

gmarr · June 15, 2019, 06:24 PM

Interested very much in the 350 Legend. But, in an AR platform. Which for me would be for defense purposes and maybe for the occasional hog hunt. Since it's so new it's 'wait for' to see what comes out with weapons and more ammo selection.

COSteve · June 18, 2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by buckey

I already shoot and reload for the .357 Max and I have to say the numbers for the .350 Legend don't impress me in the least!

You are missing the whole purpose of the 350. It's a RIMLESS design so it can feed reliably from a magazine. Your .357 Maximum is a great cartridge but it's a RIMMED Cartridge not suitable for magazine fed systems (other than Ruger's 4 rd rotary design).

HiBC · June 18, 2019, 02:49 PM

I don't have one.I haven't fired one.
At first glance:
Designed to be compatible with an AR. That,IMO,is the "niche" It could also become a Mini-14 cartridge.

Brass is not too exotic. Starline $ 71.00 for 250.

After volumes of argument about the effectiveness of the 7.62 X 39 vs the 5.56,lets take an objective look. Given the real estate available with the AR,
The 350 legend delivers identical velocity to the 7.62 X 39 123 gr common load,about 2350 fps.

The 350 legend gives 2350 to 2375 fps with a 35 cal 150 gr bullet.

That's the ballpark velocity for 150 gr 30-30 load.

It is what it is,nothing more or less. It seems a good medium to short range woods cartridge for up to medium deer size game suitable for an AR.

Of course it should work well as an up-close manstopper,using correct bullets.

If the cartridge feeds and functions well, IMO,it has potential.

For myself,is it a better choice than a 6.5 Grendel??? HMMMM. My priorities might favor the Grendel. But that takes nothing away from the 350 Legend. It might fit YOUR priorities better. If the straightish case feeds/functions reliably I give it a thumbs up.

silvermane_1 · Yesterday, 06:01 AM

Hasn't the subject of the 350 Legend been discussed ad nauseam on here already?, and no i am not "bashing" the cartridge, just making an observation.

9x19 · Yesterday, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by silvermane_1

Hasn't the subject of the 350 Legend been discussed ad nauseam on here already?...

Hasn't everything?

Then again, just why do you suppose forums like this exist?

brasscollector · Yesterday, 03:37 PM

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just why do you suppose forums like this exist?

I'm coming to the conclusion that the forum exists for the sole purpose of creating a want when there is zero need... So does the legend take a standard 223/5.56 bolt? Asking for a friend.

FrankenMauser · Yesterday, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Hasn't the subject of the 350 Legend been discussed ad nauseam on here already?, and no i am not "bashing" the cartridge, just making an observation.

It looks to me like this thread had 'gone to sleep' for a full month, and was drifting into the archives until you brought it back to the top.

...Like kicking yourself in the face while complaining that you're tired of being kicked in the face.

rickyrick · Yesterday, 04:59 PM

I just asked a question, with a few responses I can come up with a pretty solid answer.

I may have missed the previous and repeated discussions because it got buried amongst the numerous other subjects that have been discussed at an even higher frequency than this topic.

ThAnks to those that responded. I felt that I did get the information that I was seeking.

NoSecondBest · Yesterday, 06:51 PM

Quote:

You are missing the whole purpose of the 350. It's a RIMLESS design so it can feed reliably from a magazine. Your .357 Maximum is a great cartridge but it's a RIMMED Cartridge not suitable for magazine fed systems (other than Ruger's 4 rd rotary design).

Guess no one told Dan Coonan. I had two of his guns and they fed .357mag rounds flawlessly. I agree with quite a few others, this new cartridge is a "Johnny Come Lately". It's got nothing on the .357max either as far as bullet selection and velocity. I get an honest 2500 fps with my Max and 158g bullets.

BBarn · Yesterday, 10:05 PM

The 357 Max is a fine cartridge, but it never caught on much beyond the silhouette crowd. The 350 is easily adaptable to today's popular rifles as evidenced by the timely availability of standard production semiautomatic and bolt action rifles in the 350, something that never happened with the Max.

The 350 is definitely a niche cartridge at this point, but certainly a welcome option in those states with straight wall cartridge requirements for deer hunting. Time will tell whether the market is enough for the 350 to stick, or to be another flash in the pan.

June 13, 2019, 01:10 PM	#1
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 7,161	Who has dabbled in the 350 legend yet? Title really says it all, just wondering if anyone here has tried it and liked it. I know there’s some market hype, but the true nature can be hashed out on TFL in most topics. I have an AR pistol lower and a couple of pistol uppers that I am going to convert to carbine/rifle. I like the pistols, I figure they will be the next firearm niche that will get the ole “knee jerk” ban.

June 13, 2019, 08:20 PM	#5
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,307	Alex Pro Firearms is now building uppers in ...ooops, never mind, is .350 Ham'r. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

June 15, 2019, 05:44 PM	#7
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 6,079	I would be willing to give it a go in a lever gun for the heck of it--otherwise--yawn. __________________ If you’re ever hiking in the woods and you get lost, just look up and find the brightest star in the sky and you’ll know which way space is. *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

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silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 670	Hasn't the subject of the 350 Legend been discussed ad nauseam on here already?, and no i am not "bashing" the cartridge, just making an observation. __________________ Rugers:SR1911 CMD,MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlins: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfield:XD .357sig 4", AKs:CAI PSL-54C, WASR 10/63, WW74,SLR-106c

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June 13, 2019, 05:49 PM	#2
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,124	I like the idea of the round and I'm thinking of going with it for my next AR build but as of yet I've seen no rifles around here in the caliber or any ammo for it... Tony

June 13, 2019, 07:10 PM	#3
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 7,161	I think cmmg has the monopoly on the barrels. I looked a couple of months ago and they seemed reasonably priced at the time.

June 13, 2019, 07:59 PM	#4
buckey Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 70	I already shoot and reload for the .357 Max and I have to say the numbers for the .350 Legend don't impress me in the least!

June 15, 2019, 07:29 AM	#6
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 274	I have seen the ammo everywhere, Walmart, farm stores, sporting goods stores, but no guns for it. I wonder if Winchester is making you get some if you're a dealer. I haven't talked to anyone even interested in the cartridge and I'm in one of those "straight wall case" states it was intended for. Most people like, have already bought, 450 Bushmaster guns. 350 Legend is late to the party.

June 15, 2019, 06:24 PM	#8
gmarr Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 242	Interested very much in the 350 Legend. But, in an AR platform. Which for me would be for defense purposes and maybe for the occasional hog hunt. Since it's so new it's 'wait for' to see what comes out with weapons and more ammo selection.

June 18, 2019, 02:49 PM	#10
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 6,300	I don't have one.I haven't fired one. At first glance: Designed to be compatible with an AR. That,IMO,is the "niche" It could also become a Mini-14 cartridge. Brass is not too exotic. Starline $ 71.00 for 250. After volumes of argument about the effectiveness of the 7.62 X 39 vs the 5.56,lets take an objective look. Given the real estate available with the AR, The 350 legend delivers identical velocity to the 7.62 X 39 123 gr common load,about 2350 fps. The 350 legend gives 2350 to 2375 fps with a 35 cal 150 gr bullet. That's the ballpark velocity for 150 gr 30-30 load. It is what it is,nothing more or less. It seems a good medium to short range woods cartridge for up to medium deer size game suitable for an AR. Of course it should work well as an up-close manstopper,using correct bullets. If the cartridge feeds and functions well, IMO,it has potential. For myself,is it a better choice than a 6.5 Grendel??? HMMMM. My priorities might favor the Grendel. But that takes nothing away from the 350 Legend. It might fit YOUR priorities better. If the straightish case feeds/functions reliably I give it a thumbs up.

Yesterday, 04:59 PM	#15
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 7,161	I just asked a question, with a few responses I can come up with a pretty solid answer. I may have missed the previous and repeated discussions because it got buried amongst the numerous other subjects that have been discussed at an even higher frequency than this topic. ThAnks to those that responded. I felt that I did get the information that I was seeking.

Yesterday, 10:05 PM	#17
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 731	The 357 Max is a fine cartridge, but it never caught on much beyond the silhouette crowd. The 350 is easily adaptable to today's popular rifles as evidenced by the timely availability of standard production semiautomatic and bolt action rifles in the 350, something that never happened with the Max. The 350 is definitely a niche cartridge at this point, but certainly a welcome option in those states with straight wall cartridge requirements for deer hunting. Time will tell whether the market is enough for the 350 to stick, or to be another flash in the pan.