how far can you shoot a 350 legend

The effective range of a 350 Legend cartridge depends on a few factors, including:

• Ballistic Coefficient (BC) of the Bullet: A higher BC means the bullet resists air resistance better and retains its velocity further.
• Muzzle Velocity: The faster the bullet leaves the muzzle, the further it will travel before dropping significantly.
• Desired Accuracy: The definition of "effective range" depends on what level of accuracy is acceptable for a given purpose (e.g., hunting, target practice).

General Estimates:

• Hunting: Some hunters consider the effective range for ethical hunting with a 350 Legend to be around 200-300 yards. At these distances, the bullet should still have sufficient energy for a clean kill on deer-sized game, and the shooter can typically maintain accuracy.
• Target Shooting: For target shooting while still maintaining reasonable accuracy a shooter can expect the round to perform at up to around 300-400 yards, but bullet drop and wind drift become significant at the high end of this range.

Important Considerations:

• Bullet Drop: 350 Legend bullets have a relatively "loopy" trajectory compared to cartridges with a flatter trajectory. Bullet drop becomes substantial at longer ranges.
• Wind Drift: The bullet is also susceptible to wind, which can significantly affect the bullet’s point of impact at longer ranges.
• Zeroing: Proper sight-in (zeroing) of your rifle is critical. Most shooters will zero their rifles for a distance (e.g., 100 yards), and then adjust their point of aim to compensate for bullet drop at longer yardages.
• Energy at Impact: The energy a bullet delivers upon impact is directly related to its velocity. A bullet that is too slow will not transfer enough energy to cause damage.

In Conclusion:

The 350 Legend is a capable medium-range cartridge, suited for hunting and target shooting at distances generally within 300 yards. However, due to the bullet’s trajectory, shooters need to be more mindful of bullet drop at longer ranges and consider external factors like wind and bullet type.