.350 Legend
The straight-wall-state solution — cheap, mild, and effective inside 200 yards, which is exactly what those woods hunters need.
Family
Rifle
Introduced
2019
Origin
Winchester, USA
History
Winchester designed the .350 Legend in 2019 for Midwestern states whose deer regulations require straight-walled cartridges, wrapping deer-adequate power in a soft-shooting, AR-compatible package. It became the straight-wall category's runaway sales leader almost immediately. It effectively retired shotgun slugs for many hunters in those states.
What it's used for
Iconic platforms
Ruger American and Winchester XPR bolt guns, .350 Legend AR-15s, and single-shots from CVA and Henry.
Common load types
Soft point, polymer-tip, and bonded deer loads plus FMJ practice ammo.
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