350 Legend

Handload Data

 

Every bullet used in the data below was sized to 0.356″ from 0.358″ with an inexpensive Lee bullet sizing die, with the exception of Winchester factory bullets, which already measured 0.355″.  Why? A very limited selection of 350 Legend specific bullets.  Why size? Bullets close to 0.358″ expanded the case mouth enough to cause interference with bolt closing.

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge – 350 Legend – All Bullets Sized to 0.356″
Firearm Ruger American
Barrel Length 16.38″
Min – Max Case Length 1.710″ +0.0″/-0.010″
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length 2.125″ – 2.260″
Primer CCI BR4
Bullet Diameter (SAAMI)
0.3570″ +0.0″/-0.030″
Reloading Dies Lee Precision
Bullet Type
Bullet Weight
Grains
Bullet
Ø “

Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Hornady FTX
140
0.356
26.9
2.165
Alliant 2400
21.5
2225 1539
Hornady FTX 140
0.356 26.9
2.165
L’il Gun
25.0
2331 1690
Hornady FTX 140
0.356 26.9
2.165
H110
25.5
2343 1707
Hornady FTX 140
0.356 26.9
2.165
Win 296
25.5
2288 1628
Winchester TC FMJ
145
0.355
28.7
2.170
Alliant 2400
22.0
2215
 1580
Winchester TC FMJ 145
0.355 28.7 2.170
L’il Gun
26.0
2560
 2111
Winchester TC FMJ 145
0.355 28.7 2.170
H110
26.5
2349
 1777
Winchester TC FMJ 145
0.355 28.7 2.170
Win 296
26.0
2131
 1462
Cast Performance (Cast)
180
0.356 24.8
2.005
Alliant 2400
12.0
1351 730
Speer Hot-Cor 180 0.356 27.6 2.255 Alliant 2400 20.0 1935 1497
Speer Hot-Cor 180 0.356 27.6 2.255 L’il Gun 21.5 2075 1721
Speer Hot-Cor 180 0.356 27.6 2.255 H110 22.5 2023 1636
Speer Hot-Cor 180 0.356 27.6 2.255 Win 296 23.0 2048 1677
Speer Hot-Cor 180 0.356 27.6 2.255 Trail Boss 8.0 1022 418
Winchester PP
180
0.355 24.5
2.100
Alliant 2400
19.0
1951
 1533
Winchester PP 180
0.355 24.5
2.100
L’il Gun
22.0
2225
 1979
Winchester PP 180
0.355 24.5
2.100
H110
23.0
2275
 2069
Winchester PP 180
0.355 24.5
2.100
Win 296
23.0
2090
 1746
Hunters Supply (cast)
190
0.356 24.7
2.025
Alliant 2400
12.0
1325 741
Hornady SP 200 0.356 23.9 2.295 Alliant 2400 17.0 1790 1423
Hornady SP 200 0.356 23.9 2.295 L’il Gun 19.5 1932 1658
Hornady SP 200 0.356 23.9 2.295 H110 20.5 1904 1610
Hornady SP 200 0.356 23.9 2.295 Win 296 20.5 1919 1636
Speer Hot-Core 220 0.356 21.8 2.255 Alliant 2400 16.5 1696 1405
Speer Hot-Core 220 0.356 21.8 2.255 L’il Gun 18.0 1769 1529
Speer Hot-Core 220 0.356 21.8 2.255 H110 20.0 1755 1505
Speer Hot-Core 220 0.356 21.8 2.255 Win 296 20.0 1758 1527

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