I would rather just keep with a 16 inch barrel. Some mistakenly consider it light for deer, but its an ideal short-range whitetail cartridge thatll shoot much more accurately than any slug. For me the problem is that 350 legend headspaces on case mouth (as there is no rim like .357 or .41 mag) Normally, a cartridge that headspaces on case mouth does not see more than say 37,000 psi of pressure. Increasing the barrel length to a 34 barrel or more may gain the round an extra 200 fps and is ideal for those wanting to reach past 1000 yards. If hunting at ranges less than 300 yards then a shorter barrel between 16-20 will work better. The best barrel length for a 5.56 for home defense is 10.5 inches, however, 11.5 and 12.5 inch barrels are also popular for this use. It would be easily duplicated with the Winchester 350 legend. The best barrel length for a 22lr is 16 for rifles and 10 for pistols. The 350 Legend also uses the same .346 bore and .355 groove dimensions as 357 Mag and 357 Max. Designed by Marlin in 1964, it became a favorite cartridge for deer hunters and developed an almost cult-like following. I hardly even notice its there. Not to good for hunting. That should give you decent expansion out of all bullets. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. The speeds are also there. Introduced in 1978, Winchesters .375 was designed specifically for its Model 94 lever-action rifle. I wasnt impressed, I think the difference was like 100 to 200 ft/sec. A dead round almost since the Marlin brand sale, lack of ammo and guns chambered in it- but mines sweet and I stocked up on ammo many years ago. The nominal rim diameter is identical as well, but the 350 Legend does not use the 5.56 as its parent case like the 300 Blackout. The .350 Legend is no better. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Yes, by modern standards, those numbers are anemic, but modern .45-70 loadsin modern .45-70 riflesturn the .45-70 into a cartridge of another order. Another popular barrel length for long range using 6.5 Creedmoor is the 24 barrel. If shooting anywhere past 400 or 500 yards having a 20 inch barrel is beneficial. Its essentially the same as .357 Magnumon steroidswhich means itll stretch out the range to about 100 or 150 yards (roughly the same as the .450 Bushmaster). Interesting length choice as that is the case length of a 460 S&W, which the law at one point read "traditional straight wall pistol cartridge." However, barrels as short as 22-24 are often used to hunt duck successfully. Sure .44 hits hard, but that's a lot to do with the mass of the bullet over how fast it's going. A .45-70 is 2.105". The best barrel length for duck hunting is 28 because duck shots tend to be at a good distance. Both work well within their effective range. The numbers tell us just what can be expected from this new kid on the block (see the chart above). Yes, those states have a lot of deer hunters, but it would not surprise me that if in a few years, those same states open up rifle season to more-traditional rifle cartridges. Barrel lengths under 16 arent taking full advantage of this round. This is a 150gr copper bullet with a ballistic coefficient G1 of .320 at 2450fps from my 20" barreled rifle with very little recoil, an honest 300+ yard deer round. Many shooters opt for a 16 barrel if they dont plan on shooting past 500 yards or theyll prefer a 26 barrel for mile shots or long range shooting. The velocity gains approach full rifle levels, and this .350 Legend seems to take that a little further still. However, many shotgun owners prefer a longer barrel for the improved sight radius and accuracy. Winchester designed the cartridge from the ground up. Yes, a 20 inch barrel will give slightly more muzzle velocity and accuracy at that distance, but not as much as youd hope. He has earned black belts in four martial arts and is a certified Krav Maga instructor. As you can see, there isnt a crazy difference between 20 and 24 barrels with 6.5 Grendel. Sure .44 hits hard, but that's a lot to do with the mass of the bullet over how fast it's going. .350 Legend is 55,000 and headspaces on that tiny piece of metal we call case mouth. You've only seen one page. Barrels longer than 14 inches start to affect bullet velocity in a negative way in many cases. If youre interested, I have an article detailing the ballistics of 350 Legend with various barrel lengths. I'm not exactly a diehard with pistol-caliber carbines but I definitely enjoy them. It really boils down to max distance, drop, and how much the bullets are affected by a slight breeze. Barrels as short as 10.5 are commonly used as brush guns or for close quarter scenarios using the AR platform. Anything above a 26 barrel for 6.5 Grendel doesnt make much sense statistically. The best barrel length for a 9mm AR type pistol caliber carbine (PCC) or SBR is 14 inches. I bought my 350 Legend specifically as a do-all cartridge here in Michigan. While deer hunters have adjusted to this kind of hunting, many of us have been left green with envy at the hunters who could use centerfire rifles to reach out to longer ranges. Theres nothing wrong with shooting within 100 yards. Barrel lengths shorter than 22 will suffer velocity loss and increased felt recoil unless a muzzle brake is used. Heres a link to it. Jordan has taught marksmanship, woodsmanship, and self-defense classes. The 270 WIN doesnt have the powder capacity to warrant the longer barrels. The Barnes VorTx 300-grain TSX load generates 25 percent more energy than the original .45-70 load and is suitable for just about any critter anywhere. I like the traditional .357 magnum. Both cartridges can look similar to the eye, but they are most certainly not. Barrels over 16 will not increase velocity significantly because the 458 SOCOM round was optimized for barrels as short as 9.5 and is popular in AR pistol builds. The best barrel length for a 338 Lapua is 26 for plenty of accuracy and power out to 500-700 yards. is even more expensive. That puts the .357 back on the board. Lengths smaller than the Federal requirement must either meet the legal pistol definition or be registered as an NFA short barreled rifle (SBR). Sorry, no opinion on extraction other than I never had a problem with .223. The best barrel length for hunting deer is 18 for a rifle with a 308 or similar caliber or 28 for a shotgun and no shorter than 6 for a handgun or revolver using a caliber with adequate velocity. If you think the deer is at 225 yards and its really at 250, you just made a gutshot. The American Rifle also comes with a generous recoil pad to help with that. Is TC producing a 350 Legend barrel? Generally, and more than most shooters can take in a revolver, the .44 Magnum makes an ideal straight-wall cartridge for deer hunters. Judging from the ballistic coefficient alone, the 30-30 has a slight advantage. With a rifle length gas system, the 20 barrels do almost as well as the longer 24 barrels, and the 12 to 16 barrels using a mid-length gas system will be pretty similar as well. The 350 Legend will shoot deer much farther and has better bullets available. The 350 Legend has a slightly higher Ballistic Coefficient which means it takes longer to slow down than the 44 Mag. This is still allowed as far as I know at the time of this writing. Judging from the ballistic coefficient alone, the 30-30 has a slight advantage. Most 12 gauge shotguns are sold with 26 or 28 barrels, however, the velocity difference between a 22 and 30 barrel is negligible. 10.5 is considered the shortest length you can go while retaining some reliability with a 5.56 AR pistol. Hornadys 170-grain American Whitetail soft-point load, for example, managed 1,551 feet per second out of the Model 350 as compared to 2,200 feet per second from a rifle barrel. Besides, that is one of the most popular barrel lengths anyway. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The best barrel length for a hunting revolver is 8 and 3/8 for many hunting calibers. This is a revolver round that, from a rifle, will push a 270-grain bullet to similar velocities of around 1,800 fps. However an 18 barrel is recommended for youth shooters which the 410 shotgun is popular with. However, 7 is ideal based on velocity per barrel inch percentage increases. Most professional hunters can cite 1,000 ft/lbs. At that point, it is equal to a 40 S&W in a short pistol. The .357 Mag has enough energy to reliably take a deer at 75 yards with heavy ammo. The 350 Legend is very much like the 30/30 in energy, velocity, and down-range ballistics. Andget thisit can be fired in any .375 Winchester rifle or any .38-55 designed to be used with smokeless powder. There was a time when rifle cartridges did not look as sexy as they do today. The reason has nothing to do with modern ballistics: Its all about the law. The manufacture remains the king of the extreme long range game. Hornady's 165-grain FTX Customs are doing 2,200-fps and are hitting with 1,773-foot pounds of energy. When you get above three inches of needed elevation or windage adjustment, you can no longer just hold center and shoot. You might call it a The best barrel length for 45 ACP is 5 for use in most handguns. Short-barreled rifle(SBR) is a legal designation in the United States, referring to a shoulder-fired,rifledfirearm, made from a rifle, with abarrellength of less than 16in (41cm) or overall length of less than 26in (66cm), or a handgun fitted with abuttstockand a barrel of less than 16 inches length. now, that in a 35 caliber bullet, even without expansion it will do some damage. If you want a bolt action or AR15, or if your going to buy factory ammo, then 350 legend then 350 legend is it. The 44 Magnum has 100-yards less effective range than a 350 Legend. Safety mostly, but I do like the versatility range of the 45-70 vs the 450. Barrel lengths under 28 will cause loss of unburnt powder. The 158-grain bullets have less drop at 100 yards because they are going about 200 fps more at the muzzle, but it has less penetration at 100 yards because the bullet has a lower sectional density and ballistic coefficient. Besides, that is one of the most popular barrel lengths anyway. 14-16 barrels are generally considered best for an all purpose rifle chambered in 5.56. I worked as a 45B Small Arms Repairer in the Army and since then I've been enjoying the hobby. Most 45-70 guns can explode as they are not ment for the pressure of hot 45-70. Winchester designed the cartridge from the ground up. Now we have that out of the way lets get into the best barrel lengths of some of the most popular calibers. A 24 barrel will add an extra 120 fps compared to 16 but is not considered enough extra velocity to warrant the added barrel length. Barrel lengths between 22-26 are more popular for youth shotguns and hunters with a long length of pull prefer a 30 barrel. The best barrel length for a 5.56 SBR is 11.5 inches because many shooters will want to suppress or use at distances less than 200 yards. If the goal is less than 500 yards, an 18-20 barrel will work great for a 308.