Why no high-end 350 Legend rifles?

[Annapolis]

I’m content with my Winchester XPR, and I’m fully aware that a higher price tag for a rifle doesn’t mean better shooting or more venison in the freezer. But there are times when I kinda wish there were higher-tier options with fewer plastic parts and better fit & finish for this caliber. I mean in traditional wood stock hunting rifles, not ARs.

I feel like I might have come across something once but I can’t remember now what it was. Generally it seems like rifles in that $500-800 range are what’s out there.

Do folks think we’ll ever see a Winchester 70 in 350L, or something from Sako (not Tikka)? Is the caliber just not prestigious or old enough to warrant that kind of attention? Sorta sad for those of us in straight-wall states who appreciate nicer firearms. I know I could just pick up a 45/70 or a lever action in a pistol caliber…

 

[StupidLightweight]

I believe the Tikka is as good as we're gonna get for the .350L. Beyond that, you'll need to rebarrel an existing .223 or .300 BLK to get what you want. It's such a niche round designed for deer hunting in a handful of states is the reason why. For example, you'll likely never bump into a hunter in Africa/Asia/Alaska using a .350 Legend unless they work for Winchester ammo.

 

[Steve300xcw]

So have one built?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The Tikka is a great rifle. What feature do you need to be more “high end?”

 

[Annapolis]

To be clear, I love Tikka. (Have a 300wm T3x and it’s my favorite rifle.) And like I said, I’m good with my XPR—shoots great and looks just fine.

“Need” has nothing to do with it.

I was just wondering why there aren’t more options upmarket. But the niche comment is probably the answer.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

To be clear, I love Tikka. (Have a 300wm T3x and it’s my favorite rifle.) And like I said, I’m good with my XPR—shoots great and looks just fine.

“Need” has nothing to do with it.

I was just wondering why there aren’t more options upmarket. But the niche comment is probably the answer.

I understand. I really do wonder what features make a rifle “high end” though.

A Tikka .350 Legend in a select wood RokStok would be very high end on price, function, and beauty.

 

[Nine Banger]

To be clear, I love Tikka. (Have a 300wm T3x and it’s my favorite rifle.) And like I said, I’m good with my XPR—shoots great and looks just fine.

“Need” has nothing to do with it.

I was just wondering why there aren’t more options upmarket. But the niche comment is probably the answer.

Get one of those 16" tikkas that are marked down at Eurooptic, thread it put it in a rokstok and put a Dead Air Primal and a 3-9 SWFA on it and you'll feel high end.

Or a .375 Raptor 8 with a 3" reflex.

I set one up for a buddy to take back to Ohio and we were making nice groups at 200 and 300 with it and it dialed right where quick drop said it would. We used the Nosler factory ammo.

 

[StupidLightweight]

In case anyone is interested, I'd be happy to sell my Westley Richards double in .350 Legend. It's regulated for the 150-grain Deer Season XP load, but I'm more of a Hornady guy, so time to let it go. This retailed for $120K, but I'd let it go for only $118K and even cover the shipping...

 

[BCsteve]

Gunwerks makes a .450 Bushmaster. That's pretty high end.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Get one of those 16" tikkas that are marked down at Eurooptic, thread it put it in a rokstok and put a Dead Air Primal and a 3-9 SWFA on it and you'll feel high end.

Yes, this is the way to go. Great price for a quality rifle, and the barrel will likely last three generations of hunters.

 

[Annapolis]

I understand. I really do wonder what features make a rifle “high end” though.

A Tikka .350 Legend in a select wood RokStok would be very high end on price, function, and beauty.

It’s mostly a matter of materials and fit & finish. Tight tolerances and no plasticky bits (like on my XPR). But also nicer wood options (like the French walnut on the 70) and smoother action. That said, the Tikka is smooothhh.

 

[RockAndSage]

To be clear, I love Tikka. (Have a 300wm T3x and it’s my favorite rifle.) And like I said, I’m good with my XPR—shoots great and looks just fine.

“Need” has nothing to do with it.

I was just wondering why there aren’t more options upmarket. But the niche comment is probably the answer.

Depends on what you mean bigh high end, or upmarket. But LWRC has an AR in .350 for over $2000, and Tikka's T3X Light Roughtech is about $1600.

 

[Nine Banger]

In case anyone is interested, I'd be happy to sell my Westley Richards double in .350 Legend. It's regulated for the 150-grain Deer Season XP load, but I'm more of a Hornady guy, so time to let it go. This retailed for $120K, but I'd let it go for only $118K and even cover the shipping...

Thank you for dethroning me from "king of most overimproved straight-wall state guns"



I feel better about myself now.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

It’s mostly a matter of materials and fit & finish. Tight tolerances and no plasticky bits (like on my XPR). But also nicer wood options (like the French walnut on the 70) and smoother action. That said, the Tikka is smooothhh.

Yeah, I put a lot into making my Tikkas feel more “high end.” Stainless steel bottom metal, Waters magazines, and the handmade wooden RokStok goes a long way. I love that rifle now.

 

[StupidLightweight]

What's the Desert Tech chambered in? That's cool as hell. For future reference to anyone who stumbles upon my Westley Richards in .350 Legend, that was only a joke. I highly doubt one exists.

 

[General RE LEE]

In case anyone is interested, I'd be happy to sell my Westley Richards double in .350 Legend. It's regulated for the 150-grain Deer Season XP load, but I'm more of a Hornady guy, so time to let it go. This retailed for $120K, but I'd let it go for only $118K and even cover the shipping...

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[Annapolis]

Thank you for dethroning me from "king of most overimproved straight-wall state guns"

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I feel better about myself now.

Oh wow. That thing goes to 11.

 

[tt_johnsclist]

I just had an existing nice rifle rebarrelled. I have a Sako Rhiimaki 222 that has tempted me for a rebarrel as well.

 

[Chris in TN]

I bought my kids a CVA Scout single shot .350L for deer hunting some years back.

On the one hand, the idea of a break open single shot has a certain appeal to it and I don't regret the single shot purchase. The design is incredibly simple for a kid's first deer gun. On the other hand, I chose the .350 legend thinking I'd enjoy shooting subs out of it. Nah. Subs get boring pretty quickly. I should have grabbed one in 6.5cm or .243.

But, anyway, the CVA Scout is made by Bergara and they sell the same rifle overseas as the BA13 with a fake wood stock that, from pictures, seems to look pretty nice. Maybe you could get a CVA and find some of that fake walnut from Bergara to dress it up?

 

[Nine Banger]

What's the Desert Tech chambered in? That's cool as hell.

450 Marlin



350gr roundnose around 2200 fps.