I haven’t ventured into any AR-15 calibers larger than 223. How is the 350 Legend in terms of reloading? Can regular 9mm bullets be used (FMJ)? Can it be reloaded relatively cheaply? I’ve also considered the 300 BO but that seems like a specific use cartridge to me, ie subsonic suppressed applications.
350 Legend Reloading
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The 300blk is bad medicine for hogs well over 200 yards out when flinging 125/gr bullets.
My buddy has dropped them at over 300.
I like running mine with sub's and a suppressor, keeping it within 100 yards.
The cool thing about the 300blk, is that it runs super & sub, suppressed and un-suppressed with ZERO mod's required during the change over process.
(16" Barrel with Carbine Length Gas)
The only thing you have to do is remember the dope for what you are chambering.
The 350 legend is a completely different animal.
I can't speak for the cost of reloading the 350.
If shooting suppressed sub's isn't what you are after, then I'd be looking deeper into the 350.
My buddy has dropped them at over 300.
I like running mine with sub's and a suppressor, keeping it within 100 yards.
The cool thing about the 300blk, is that it runs super & sub, suppressed and un-suppressed with ZERO mod's required during the change over process.
(16" Barrel with Carbine Length Gas)
The only thing you have to do is remember the dope for what you are chambering.
The 350 legend is a completely different animal.
I can't speak for the cost of reloading the 350.
If shooting suppressed sub's isn't what you are after, then I'd be looking deeper into the 350.
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Qualifier: If you're running an AR... stay away from Lil`Gun.
See https://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6764008&postcount=93
Many many others have experience/reported the same thing (if not worse) ...
And having done quite a bit of soul searching I now believe it's an unlocking/extraction/timing issue.
Bolt guns... not so much
See also https://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6851795&postcount=47
for my recommending Winchester cases
See https://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6764008&postcount=93
Many many others have experience/reported the same thing (if not worse) ...
And having done quite a bit of soul searching I now believe it's an unlocking/extraction/timing issue.
Bolt guns... not so much
See also https://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6851795&postcount=47
for my recommending Winchester cases
I built an AR in 350 Legend. I tried to use pistol bullets, but they didn't feed worth a flip. I ground and polished the feed ramps and it helped quite a bit, but not enough for my liking. Then I tried the Hornady 170 grain soft point and they fed perfectly. Accuracy was very good too. I am using W296/H110. Good Luck.
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A single shot rifle is a good option. I’m not familiar with the CVA though.
I am using 350 legend specific 10 round magazines. CMMG I think, can't remember, and I'm not home to check.
I've watched a couple of reviews on them and they seem pretty good. They are slightly cheaper than a bolt action in the same caliber if I'm looking at the lowest cost option.
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not to be that guy but I’ve never had an issue with my ar in 350 legend using lil gun ymmv
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Is there not enough pressure drop causing problems.... seems like blue dot might have the same issue?Having had this happen once, I chalked it up to chance.
Twice.... it was a pattern.
3rd time was actual base failure (another shooter).
That was enough Lil`Gun (in a AR) for me.
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A really nice bullet would be HDY's 147 gr. XTP-FP, from their Custom .357SIG loading, but it is not a catalog offering.
