Wolf76
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Sorry about the poor quality download.
I'll still put forward unless it's adopted by someone more than just Henry it won't survive anything more than niche regional sales.
The 350 legend had all manner of budget rifles from savage mossberg and ruger, and more than a few ar 15s were also available. Jury is still out on how it will do.
Even with all that, at the height of the panic you could buy rifles and ammo. So much so it was "on sale" with nary a box of anything else on the shelf. It was wild to walk into a store with 6.8 western, 3 flavors of 350 legend and nothing else in the store. I know guys who only bought one because it was there. Not exactly a convincing argument to the broader market.
This cartridge is essentially targeted at folks who need a specific cartridge length, want either a lever or single shot, in 35 caliber, and it to only initially be made by henry..... that cone gets small fast.
350 legend has more case capacity than 357 max. 1.6" compared to the legend at 1.7It'll be interesting to see how it compares to 357 Max. It sounds like it's intended to fill a niche 357 Max fits in well. 350 Legend has already taken over most of that market.
The case size doesn't make much difference. The SAAMI OAL and pressure hold 357 Max back, but in most cases you can exceed those and get very close to 350 Legend performance from 357 Max. You can squeeze a little more out of 350 Legend too, but its SAAMI specs are much closer to actual maximums in my experience. Being a rimmed cartridge the 360 is likely going to be used in similar platforms to 357 Max, not semis and bolt actions.350 legend has more case capacity than 357 max. 1.6" compared to the legend at 1.7
Just for my curiosity why are some States limiting Deer Hunting to Straight Wall Cartridges? I have always hunted in States where you could hunt with a .22 caliber centerfire and up. Are these the States that Banned Rifles and only used shotguns?Nothing. It is directed to 1/2 doz states that now have straight wall in shotgun zones. The number of states are increasing as well. It will do fine if there are decent rifles available.
Len, I actually authored the straight wall for MI in 2009 but took 5 years to pass in 2014. The issue is agencies do not want "high" power rifle in shotgun zones. We can have hours of discussion on WTHELLO are they thinking.Just for my curiosity why are some States limiting Deer Hunting to Straight Wall Cartridges? I have always hunted in States where you could hunt with a .22 caliber centerfire and up. Are these the States that Banned Rifles and only used shotguns?
Thanks
Len
Craig thanks for that explanation. It is something that in some states they allow Muzzle Loaders, but not a rifle, where most M/L ar more powerful than most rifle cartridges.Len, I actually authored the straight wall for MI in 2009 but took 5 years to pass in 2014. The issue is agencies do not want "high" power rifle in shotgun zones. We can have hours of discussion on WTHELLO are they thinking.
In MI, it was based on MI allowed straight wall in handgun so it was simply allow same in rifle configuration. OMG!!!, you would think we were asking for 50BMG! Simply a political decision on their part not based on one shred of ballistics. Finally got it through because it was universally supported by legislative representatives and NRC. The intent of this rule was hunter sustainability first and foremost. I was seeing kids back away from 20 ga slug guns at bench and thought what if 44Mag rifle? Less recoil, cheaper, accurate, rifle versus shotgun all positive for new shooters. Which led to the legislative approach. Thankfully, I had a really good one for my region.
Bottleneck cartridges implies "high" power to DNR so low power cartridges like 30/30, 35Rem, 32Spec etc will never be allowed. Politics. MIDNR does not have sportsmen and sportswomen first, politics will be first.
Please don't try to understand their position with logic, you will just open up another bottle of bourbon.
Muddy,Len, I actually authored the straight wall for MI in 2009 but took 5 years to pass in 2014. The issue is agencies do not want "high" power rifle in shotgun zones. We can have hours of discussion on WTHELLO are they thinking.
In MI, it was based on MI allowed straight wall in handgun so it was simply allow same in rifle configuration. OMG!!!, you would think we were asking for 50BMG! Simply a political decision on their part not based on one shred of ballistics. Finally got it through because it was universally supported by legislative representatives and NRC. The intent of this rule was hunter sustainability first and foremost. I was seeing kids back away from 20 ga slug guns at bench and thought what if 44Mag rifle? Less recoil, cheaper, accurate, rifle versus shotgun all positive for new shooters. Which led to the legislative approach. Thankfully, I had a really good one for my region.
Bottleneck cartridges implies "high" power to DNR so low power cartridges like 30/30, 35Rem, 32Spec etc will never be allowed. Politics. MIDNR does not have sportsmen and sportswomen first, politics will be first.
Please don't try to understand their position with logic, you will just open up another bottle of bourbon.