350 LEGEND Load Data

[Dale264]

It seems load data for the 350 Legend is borderline non-existent on forums and Hodgdons load data is fairly limited. Does anyone have load data you've personally have tested in your 350 Legend?

I am on a quest to make the Barnes 180 TTSX shoot in my Ruger Ranch. I have sized the bullet to 0.356" with LEE sizing dies and I plan on using Hodgdon's Lil Gun data as a starting point. I don't anticipate running into any issues with the resized bullet diameter except for potential pressure issues but I plan on taking it slow and working up. The bullet is a touch on the long side with the plastic tip so that will likely be removed to fit mag length.

I am also trying out 125-158gr plated bullets with trailboss for a nice little gallery plinker. Im hopeful this will turn into a fun little versatile gun for plinking at the range up to deer at +150yd.

 

[lb-ft]

While I do not have the precise answer you’re seeking, I’ve read numerous accounts of people taking 357 Maximum max load data as starting load data for 350 Legend.

 

[Dale264]

Well, I shot a range of loads with Lil gun and the 180ttsx with the tipped removed (for OAL limits) and the best 3 shot I got was right under an inch. I believe I was able to push them to 2100fps + based on some quickload data another User provided. Ill be loading up a bunch more to confirm the load.

Also 6.5gr of Trailboss loaded with a 125 HSM plated bullet at 2.000" yields 1100fps and was surprisingly accurate out to 100yards. Its gonna be a good, cheap plinking load.

 

[Dale264]

Resurrecting the dead. Here are some updates and new loads.

165 ftx with 26.0gr lilgun @ 2.285" results in excellent accuracy in my Ruger Ranch. Similarly, a range partner shoots his at 25.5gr of lilgun @ 2.265" out of his AR. Either are excellent deer loads.

124gr FMJ from Everglades with 27gr of lilgun @ 2.090" is a fun full-power plinking load. Excellent accuracy at 50yd.

The 180ttsx with the tip removed did not expand as well as I hoped (slightly larger than original o.d. unless it strikes bone). The bullet is very tough but is capable of crushing through shoulders and violent shock on deer sized game.

 

[SeabeeKen]

The Hornady 170 SP shoots .5" in my friends Savage axis with Accurate 11FS. Top speeds were with Lil Gun but it wouldn't group well. A-5744 shot horrible. N-110 shoots well but cant get enough in the case to get any speed. FWIW

 

[rockhound78]

I am using Ramshot Enforcer with the WW 170's and MP300 with the 165 FTX (under an inch @100yds)