Generally speaking, if a cartridge will punch a hole through the vital organs of whatever you are hunting,it has potential. If we can cast or buy a bullet that will perform at the velocity the cartridge will deliver,all the better.
Maximum suitable range? Folks get by with bows,handguns,muzzle loaders,and shotgun slugs.
Some folks hunt by getting close.
Cartridge rifle folks have been putting meat on the table since the late 19th Century. They didn't have ballistic tables,chronographs, etc.
They took game with 38-40,44-40,25-20,32-20 etc.
Of course the 350 Legend will do for a big game cartridge. Apparently part of its niche is about the straight wall cartridge. I take it that it fits in the AR-15.
Its not a cartridge I have any use for. I like AR's,but I prefer a bolt gun for hunting. I don't have cartridge restrictions to deal with.
I'd be more likely to pursue a 6.5 Grendel, but thats not even on my list. If I did,it would likely be on a Howa mini bolt.
Apparently the 350 Legend works.(feed and function) I have no experience.
For myself,a concern with untapered straight cartridges, is "going around the corner" feeding up from a magazine into a chamber.
Apparently, the 350 Legend works out.. I'd look at that before jumping in.
Maximum suitable range? Folks get by with bows,handguns,muzzle loaders,and shotgun slugs.
Some folks hunt by getting close.
Cartridge rifle folks have been putting meat on the table since the late 19th Century. They didn't have ballistic tables,chronographs, etc.
They took game with 38-40,44-40,25-20,32-20 etc.
Of course the 350 Legend will do for a big game cartridge. Apparently part of its niche is about the straight wall cartridge. I take it that it fits in the AR-15.
Its not a cartridge I have any use for. I like AR's,but I prefer a bolt gun for hunting. I don't have cartridge restrictions to deal with.
I'd be more likely to pursue a 6.5 Grendel, but thats not even on my list. If I did,it would likely be on a Howa mini bolt.
Apparently the 350 Legend works.(feed and function) I have no experience.
For myself,a concern with untapered straight cartridges, is "going around the corner" feeding up from a magazine into a chamber.
Apparently, the 350 Legend works out.. I'd look at that before jumping in.