350 Legend Projectiles

[Hanno]

Hello all younger hunter from Ohio here.

This is my first post on rokslide so forgive me if I havent lurked long enough. This year I have been experimenting with the Barnes TSX 175gr out of my 16" Ruger American in 350 legend (have only tried h110 powder so far). What are some other projectiles I should be considering? I would like to do some more testing before the season sneaks up on me. I'm not really sure what is out there, and most of my friends who hunt live outside of Ohio where there is no straight wall laws so I can't ask them either. Hope you guys have a great Independence day and happy 250th.

-Hanno

 

[wesfromky]

I use their factory ammo in my 16" tikka, I have some extended mags now that let me shoot the HV versions, but the standard as work well over the last few years.

350 Legend Bullets | All-Copper Reloading Bullets

All-copper 350 Legend bullets for reloading in 140 & 160 grain, machined in-house for the lowest expansion velocity on the market. 100% lead-free.

www.bearcreekballistics.com

 

[Bluefish]

I have some 125g tipped makers I want to try this year. First time with a 350l. Going lighter to get more velocity as the 350l is a bit short on case capacity vs my other 35 cal rifles.

 

[RockAndSage]

Hello all younger hunter from Ohio here.

This is my first post on rokslide so forgive me if I havent lurked long enough. This year I have been experimenting with the Barnes TSX 175gr out of my 16" Ruger American in 350 legend (have only tried h110 powder so far). What are some other projectiles I should be considering? I would like to do some more testing before the season sneaks up on me. I'm not really sure what is out there, and most of my friends who hunt live outside of Ohio where there is no straight wall laws so I can't ask them either. Hope you guys have a great Independence day and happy 250th.

-Hanno

How far out are your average shots, vs furthest likely shot?

 

[204_ruger]

My wife just bought her a 350 legend rifle today. She bought the Ruger American Gen 2 350 legend. She has a Vortex crossfire ii 3x9x50 mm scope ordered for it. Only 2 I fount locally today was Hornady bullets. The interlock 170gr sp. And the FTX 165gr bullets. I picked her a box of the 170gr to load. No bonded bullets locally. There was bonded 350 legend ammo.

 

[camp_86]

I shoot the Bear Creek Ballistics 140 grain HV pointed tip out of my single shot CVA Scout. It has been super accurate and performance on 6 deer has been great.

For your rifle, I would try either their 140 or 160 grain ground nose so you can cycle them in your Ruger.

 

[Hanno]

My wife just bought her a 350 legend rifle today. She bought the Ruger American Gen 2 350 legend. She has a Vortex crossfire ii 3x9x50 mm scope ordered for it. Only 2 I fount locally today was Hornady bullets. The interlock 170gr sp. And the FTX 165gr bullets. I picked her a box of the 170gr to load. No bonded bullets locally. There was bonded 350 legend ammo.

Before I bought any of my reloading stuff I used the federal 180gr bonded. Seemed accurate enough out of my ruger american. Here is a 10 round group at 100 yard. Sorry forgot to record the temp that day. The green circle is about 1 inch diameter.

 

[Hanno]

I shoot the Bear Creek Ballistics 140 grain HV pointed tip out of my single shot CVA Scout. It has been super accurate and performance on 6 deer has been great.

For your rifle, I would try either their 140 or 160 grain ground nose so you can cycle them in your Ruger.

Im guessing lighter bullets is the way to go if you want better accuracy with this cartridge?

 

[camp_86]

Im guessing lighter bullets is the way to go if you want better accuracy with this cartridge?

With them being copper I wanted to stay with a higher velocity to make sure they have good expansion at longer ranges. I have yet to shoot a deer past 100 though.