Reloading the .350 Legend

[kamml]

I have been slowly accumulating pieces parts to start reloading the 350 Legend. What I have been unable to obtain is either Lil Gun, IMR 4227 or CFE Black powders, these are "Unobtainum." I have Reloader 7, and CFE Pistol, but there is no load data for these. I have Winchester cases, both Winchester and Remington small rifle primers and Hornady 170 grain .355 bullets. I looked at 357 Maximum loads but they were using Lil Gun too. Any suggestions.?

 

[DaveB]

Okay-I have zero experience or knowledge to share about the 350 BUT
go here....the manufacturer says the burn rate is similar to CFE Black. And unreal, the powder is in stock

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....world-blackout-smokeless-powder-1-lb-by-lovex
I would read as much as the manufacturer has and then scour the web for someone with experience with this powder. I could not find a 350 load for the CFE Black.

Just for the record, the SW Tactical Rifle powder performs very very well for me in my Ar and my two bolt 223's. Not as fast as H335 but at least as accurate, maybe a hair better.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I'm in the same boat. Slowly getting what I can for my 350's but no powder. I did find some Lehigh Defense pure copper HP's that I was able to order. Really wanting to try those on hogs.

 

[kamml]

Okay-I have zero experience or knowledge to share about the 350 BUT
go here....the manufacturer says the burn rate is similar to CFE Black. And unreal, the powder is in stock

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....world-blackout-smokeless-powder-1-lb-by-lovex
I would read as much as the manufacturer has and then scour the web for someone with experience with this powder. I could not find a 350 load for the CFE Black.

Just for the record, the SW Tactical Rifle powder performs very very well for me in my Ar and my two bolt 223's. Not as fast as H335 but at least as accurate, maybe a hair better.

I checked the link and its sold out now. Nuts, just can't catch a break. Thank you for the information none the less.

 

[rifle02]

Don't know where you're located but Benton Shooters Supply had a good bit of CFE Black late last week.

 

[shrimphead]

hodgdon reloading.com has loads for the 350 legend on there site for cfe black

 

[kamml]

I just ordered IMR 4227 and H110 from Midway, must have just come in there. Plus tonight I ordered some Hammer Bullets that are 124 gr but .355 diameter for the 350 Legend. Reading some of the Hammer Forum they claim speeds up 2900 with this bullet without excessive pressure. We will see. They say the hammer bullets are pretty good on deer.

 

[backstraps]

IMR4227 and H110 are my favorite two powders I have tried with the Legend

I loaded some 147gr XTP using both, and they both performed extremely good! I have a 24" mgm tube on an encore and a super nice trigger, and the IMR4227 shoots under .200" @ 100

 

[backstraps]

OH...btw the Hodgdon was considerably faster than the IMR but the groups opened up to just under .425"

 

[kamml]

I have finally primed 10 Hornady cases, its been a struggle to get the hand primer tool to work. Its not the tool, it was just me trying to fiqure it out. I now have all three powders, Lil Gun, H110 and IMR4227. Bullets will be Hornady 170 grs. I have Hammer 124s on order. Primers are WSR. With the holiday on top of us already I don't have time to set up the RCBS powder measure and the dies, but it is getting closer to finished. Thanks for your powder advice. Your acuracy was excellent. My Mossberg Patriot should be so lucky. I have to dig out my chronograph now too, since I moved two years ago I have not seen it. I know its down in the garage somewhere.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Let us know how it goes. I'm just waiting to accumulate everything. YouTube has some videos that explain some nuances of reloading the 350

 

[roadrunner]

I shoot 170 grain horaday with h110 26.6 grains win cases cci 450 primers 1.25 groups in cva scout. I shoot 165 flex tip 25.6 shoot 1 inch groups

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I've been getting some experience with H-110 and CFE BLK. 125 grain Makers and 125 grain Hammers. CFE BLK is burning to dirty for me. H110 is doing well.

 

[roadrunner]

I didnt have very good luck with180 pp factory loads . I still trying to get 170 tighter group and i like the winchester brass cci 450 primers may try some 41 cci. has anyone tryed that primer? like using factory col height and love shooting my cva

 

[mantle]

I am using Winchester small rifle primers.

 

[mantle]

for the 350 Legend

 

[mantle]

Pickett, what kind of groups are you getting with the hammer 125 grn bullet? I just ordered some. I have been using 125 grn Speer and they grouped terrible.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Pickett, what kind of groups are you getting with the hammer 125 grn bullet? I just ordered some. I have been using 125 grn Speer and they grouped terrible.

Shooting right at an inch for me. I'm very pleased with that out of a 16" AR.

 

[mantle]

Is that at 50 yards?

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Is that at 50 yards?

No, groups are typically taken at 100. I'm talking 100 yards.

 

[mantle]

Thank you, That is very good, the best I get is 2 inches using the Hornady 165 grn XTP bullet with 27 grn L'L gun

 

[MMGWWY]

I have been slowly accumulating pieces parts to start reloading the 350 Legend. What I have been unable to obtain is either Lil Gun, IMR 4227 or CFE Black powders, these are "Unobtainum." I have Reloader 7, and CFE Pistol, but there is no load data for these. I have Winchester cases, both Winchester and Remington small rifle primers and Hornady 170 grain .355 bullets. I looked at 357 Maximum loads but they were using Lil Gun too. Any suggestions.?

Do you currently have any thing available for the 350 Legend? Thank you for your attention.
regards,
Dale