.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend comparison matches a 130-year-old lever gun classic against a modern straight-wall cartridge. The .30-30 (150gr Polymer Tip at 2390 fps) delivers 1352 ft-lbs at 100 yards, while the .350 Legend (150gr Extreme Point at 2325 fps) produces 1290 ft-lbs. At 200 yards the .30-30 retains 938 ft-lbs versus 905 ft-lbs for the .350 Legend. Recoil runs 14.2 ft-lbs for the .30-30 and 10.0 ft-lbs for the .350 Legend. The .350 Legend works in AR-15 platforms and meets straight-wall hunting regulations in restricted states. The .30-30 pairs naturally with lever-action rifles that many hunters prefer for brush hunting. Performance varies with ammunition selection and rifle platform.
Ammunition Parameters
.30-30 Winchester Parameters (Reference Load)
.350 Legend Parameters (Reference Load)
.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .30-30 Winchester and .350 Legend.
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.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .30-30 Winchester and .350 Legend.
.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .30-30 Winchester and .350 Legend.
.30-30 Winchester Recoil (Reference Load)
.350 Legend Recoil (Reference Load)
Notes:
- Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
- Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
- Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
- Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design
.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .30-30 Winchester and .350 Legend.
.30-30 Winchester vs .350 Legend Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .30-30 Winchester and .350 Legend.
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