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I haven't seen a 350 with a brake, threaded sure. I haven't seen many 400's yet.

We have been using the .350L for the last couple of years for deer hunting in Iowa. Has been very effective and a fairly easy rifle to shoot out to 200 yards. Minimal recoil and surprisingly accurate. Not sure I really see he point of the .400L

Just curious... is the BC any better for 405WCF bullets?

It's obviously not a round for the open prairies, so a high BC bullet should be your last concern.

My in-laws in the Midwest haven't shot a deer past about 80 yards in probably over a hundred years, but they're buying 30-06, 270 Win., etc. ammo with the new high BC bullets due to the obvious advantages of less drop and wind drift.

So did anyone expect a cartridge named "Legend", not to be full of hype? Every time I saw one of Winchester's ads for the 350 Legend it was all I could do to keep from retching.

If I were limited to straight wall cases I would also be beyond ecstatic over any new cartridges that would qualify... not a shotgun fan.

Used to be a big fan of the 45-70, if this had come out 30 years ago I'd of snapped one up and played with it for a few years.

Appears to headspace off of the front of the case, which makes me wonder if cast bullets would really work (chamber).


Jerry

I agree totally. I bought a 350L two years ago and I love it. It's like shooting a BB gun compared to the 12ga slug. If I need something bigger, I've got a 45-70. I've been using Winchester Deer Season XP 150gr and it's pretty devastating.





Who needs a 400L when a 350L will do the trick.

What rifle/rifles do you have in 350? I have a CVA but would like a bolt too and I'm leaning towards a Winchester xpr. I've had too many feeding issues with Ruger Americans.

Apparently they fixed the feeding issues with the gen 2 rifles. Not sure how accurate that is but only going off what I’ve read and heard about them so far.

I hear you, but I'm a once (twice actually) bitten, twice shy kind of guy. I have one with the AI mag and that works just fine, but the AR mag and rotary are a no go.

I have a few buddies that had the same issues with them and I don’t blame you for not going back.

I have 2 of the Winchester XPR. Surprisingly accurate for the price point. Thinking of having one of them threaded for a suppressor

I ordered an XPR today. I also intend on it being by backdoor coyote rifle. They are running too far with the 22WMR and 223 is too dang loud.

I’m a wait and see kinda guy. Hard to find any negative reporting around SHOT Show season. Everybody’s all giddy and full of praise.

I like the barrel fluting and Cerakote, could do without the brakes. The stock is what it is; maybe worth upgrading if the rifle turns out okay, with one with a real trigger guard. The rimfire I ordered and came in with the guard broken off annoyed me no end.

My guess is 350's are threaded for suppressors, not brakes. Coupled with sub-sonic ammo, would make ideal feral hog eliminator (bolt-action, not AR platform which still barks when cycling).

‘Barks when cycling’ doesn’t matter when using supers, and subs don’t matter for hogs or coyotes anyway. They still hear the shot. They still run. With supers, they don’t know where to run away from, and they offer follow-ups for those that can. The ‘bark’ is more noticeable at the shooter vs anywhere down range. I gave up on the perception of ‘more quiet’ vs the loss of a fast 2nd or 3rd critter long ago. No reason not to run suppressed if you can. No reason to use a bolt instead of a semi, just to be a little less loud, either. JMO

Is anyone making bullets except the ones designed for handguns?

Winchester is for factory loads (obviously)

Other option at the moment are muzzleloader bullets designed for .45. They are the correct size (without sabot).
Barnes 195 grain Expander MZ
Knight 175 grain (by Barnes)
Knight 195 grain (same as the Barnes)
Hornady 200 grain SST (same crappy design as FTX)

Or Cutting Edge makes a 165 grain, but their design is an overpriced shrapnel bullet (like the failed Remington Copper Solid shotgun slugs)

Maker bullets is working on something.
Barnes probably will make a rifle bullet, but it will be a while. All they would need to do is put grooves on the MZ and call it a TSX.