TOP 4 Straight Wall Cartridges Compared

Published on April 10, 2025
Duration: 12:27

This comparison evaluates four straight wall cartridges: .45-70 Gov't, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, and .360 Buckhammer. The .45-70 offers significant knockdown power, while the .450 Bushmaster is AR-platform friendly. The .350 Legend provides low recoil ideal for new shooters, and the newer .360 Buckhammer offers higher velocities than the .350 Legend. Range testing and ballistic gel comparisons highlight their performance for deer hunting.

Quick Summary

The .350 Legend is a popular straight wall cartridge for deer hunting, known for its significantly lower recoil, making it ideal for youth and smaller-framed shooters. It features a 165-grain bullet and demonstrates excellent accuracy at 100 yards with recoil similar to a heavy .223.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Rise of Straight Wall Cartridges
  2. 00:55Bottleneck vs. Straight Wall Design
  3. 01:28.45-70 Government Overview
  4. 02:03.450 Bushmaster Overview
  5. 02:41.350 Legend Overview
  6. 03:21.360 Buckhammer Overview
  7. 04:43Range Testing: .450 Bushmaster
  8. 06:20Range Testing: .350 Legend
  9. 08:26Range Testing: .360 Buckhammer
  10. 10:42Ballistic Gel Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top straight wall cartridges for deer hunting?

The video compares four popular straight wall cartridges: the classic .45-70 Gov't, the AR-friendly .450 Bushmaster, the low-recoil .350 Legend, and the newer, faster .360 Buckhammer. Each offers distinct advantages for hunters, especially in states with specific cartridge regulations.

How does the .350 Legend compare to the .360 Buckhammer in performance?

The .350 Legend is known for its very low recoil, making it ideal for new shooters. The .360 Buckhammer, a newer option, offers higher velocities (100-200 fps faster) due to a larger case capacity, providing more power while maintaining manageable recoil.

What are the recoil differences between .450 Bushmaster and .350 Legend?

The .450 Bushmaster has more recoil than the .350 Legend. While the .450 Bushmaster's recoil is described as manageable, comparable to a .30-06, the .350 Legend's recoil is significantly lower, often likened to a heavy .223 or .243, making it much more comfortable for extended shooting.

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