350 legend bolt action build

[RiverShooter]

I would say 16" is plenty. It's straight wall. Just look at what twist the savage is and use that.
I can say I've tested the crap outta this and for game and no other bullet works like the 125 hammer. I can sent load data and have had large deer taken at 238 more than once. Tried for 300 this year but was a bit to busy at work.

Can you please send me the 350 Legend load data you have for the 125 Hammer? My email address is [email protected]? Thanks.

 

[RiverShooter]

Ok I'm probably not going to hear the end of this one for those who love the lower end ruger rifles. While yes it is cheaper route. I have no love for the ruger ranches, Americans, etc. in other calibers. I have had two of them and while they shot ok at best after stock work. I just can't get used to the sloppy bolts in them and the poor feeding issues I had. I'd rather spend a few bucks more and get something of a little more quality and reliability. I know it's a somewhat rather large target (deer) and only shooting a 100-150 yards but I'm kinda anal about accuracy, reliability and quality within reason. Especially when in experienced hunters will be using it.

Like the Ranch. Takes an after market trigger.

 

[Schroedernd]

I dropped a nice buck this year with my 6" 300 blk pistol, so don't overthink it!

 

[Bigwilly556]

I'm going a similar route to yours. I bought my dad a Ruger American 350 and while it's shoots good it just feels like a $50 BB gun I had when I was 10. I've still made constant hits on a 8 inch steel at 400 yards.

My build...
Origin 223 BF
Carbon 6 18 inch 1-14 (Can is in jail)
Manners eh4

I'm hoping that I can find aics pattern mags that will feed properly and modify the followers. The easy button is definitely a Ruger or cva cascade. I'd definitely stick with 1-14/16 unless you're going to run subs. 18-20 inch barrel is where it's at. There's an excellent YouTube video of a guy cutting his 350 barrel down inch by inch to show what kind of velocity you can expect.

 

[WYO300RUM]

Funny, I just sold a CVA Cascade 350 Legend. Needed some cash. I had 13 factory boxes of Win. 150 and 180. Gr. 1 box of Hornady 170 gr. 2 boxes of Win. 145 FMJ ( shot best) 100 once fired brass. 2 new boxes 165 Hornady FTX. 1 new box Hornady 170 interlock. 1 new bag 100 brass. New RCBS dies and shell holder.
I liked the rifle a lot. Just didn't have need for the cartridge. The rifle had a 60% Bolt lift, very smooth. Threaded barrel. Cericoted, great trigger, dual swivel studs, nice camo stock and pad. I read Begara makes their barrels. Not sure on actions. I'd of liked it in a different caliber.

 

[tbird86]

In watching roughly 20 deer attempted to be taken with 350 legend in Iowa…

Go with a better caliber.

The industry hasn't figured out a bullet design that is good for deer recovery. 450 bushmaster would be my choice if I hadn't built a rifle and ordered a suppressor specifically for Iowa. If you do decide to stick with 350, keep your shots less than you would with a slug gun and go with either a soft point or hollow point jacketed round. Especially avoid anything browning has to offer.

I can't let this one go, gotta call a bit of BS, after watching 5 different DRT's in my party this year with Winchester 180gr. Nothing went over 15 yards from where hit.

I've always felt like the Legend was a bit gimmicky, but I'm about done fighting against the results everybody else in my hunting party has had the past 2 seasons.

ETA: Shot ranges from 15 - 220 yards.

 

[del2les]

I'm looking at building a small action rifle Legal deer for Iowa, I was thinking legend since it relatively cheap to shoot and not much recoil for the wife and grand kids. I'm thinking of building one on a howa mini action since I can't find a factory howa in 350 legend.
Questions on a 350 legend build.

What is optimal barrel length
What is optimal twist
How many groove for the rifling
Rebore a 223 or buy a new barrel?

Personally, I would build an 18" with a 1/16" twist 5 groove. I would not "rebore" a 223, but buy a barrel mfg for the 350.

 

[TK 1985]

I can't let this one go, gotta call a bit of BS, after watching 5 different DRT's in my party this year with Winchester 180gr. Nothing went over 15 yards from where hit.

I've always felt like the Legend was a bit gimmicky, but I'm about done fighting against the results everybody else in my hunting party has had the past 2 seasons.

ETA: Shot ranges from 15 - 220 yards.

It is a bit gimmicky, though I get the premise of providing for the straight wall rules. Also the compact bolt gun idea is beat.

However, where it shines for me, is the fact that I can now feed something close to the power of a .44 magnum, out of the ar-15 platform. Minimally with just a barrel swap, though ideally barrel, buffer, and decent mags. Mine is a 10" barreled gun that's perfect for in the vehicle, and a suppressor can be mounted as well.
You get compactness, fairly high capacity and easy mag changes, a familiar highly modular platform, plus a cartridge that hits like a tank at short ranges.

It is my favorite heavy hitting caliber. Though I will say for medium game and down, with less recoil, I'm 110% sold on the .300 ham'r where you get a .30-30 out of an AR.

 

[WanderingGoatie]

I can't let this one go, gotta call a bit of BS, after watching 5 different DRT's in my party this year with Winchester 180gr. Nothing went over 15 yards from where hit.

I've always felt like the Legend was a bit gimmicky, but I'm about done fighting against the results everybody else in my hunting party has had the past 2 seasons.

ETA: Shot ranges from 15 - 220 yards.

What part is BS? And were these 5 DRT "dead right there"or did they go no more than 15 yards? Which is it?