Ruger Introduces Three New Rifles Chambered in .350 Legend
BY Herschel Smith5 years, 7 months ago
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces three rifles chambered in Winchester’s all-new .350 Legend cartridge: two Ruger American Ranch rifles and one AR-556 MPR. These new rifles give hunters and shooters a variety of options to use this exciting new cartridge in both traditional bolt-action and modern sporting rifle configurations.
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The AR-556 MPR has proven to be an excellent hunting platform, and the .350 Legend chambering expands that role. The nitrided 16.38” barrel is capped with a ½”-28 radial port muzzle brake. The rifle’s appeal is enhanced by the combination of a Ruger® Elite 452® AR-Trigger, Magpul® furniture and a 15” free-float handguard. Magpul M-LOK® accessory attachment slots make the addition of a sling or bipod easy. With less recoil, and weighing almost a pound less than its .450 Bushmaster counterpart, the MPR chambered in .350 Legend is a fantastic hunting option.
From the Ruger website:
There are also two ranch rifles.
Lower receiver is fitted with Magpul® MOE® grip and MOE SL® collapsible buttstock on a Mil-Spec buffer tube.
- Handguard is free-floated for accuracy and the slim, 15″ length provides enhanced ergonomics.
- Bolt is mil-spec 9310 and is machined and shot peened for strength and durability.
- The Ruger® Elite 452® AR-Trigger is a two-stage trigger that offers a smooth, crisp, 4.5 pound trigger pull. It features a full-strength hammer spring for consistent primer ignition and a lightweight hammer that enables a faster lock time for improved accuracy.
- Magpul® M-LOK® accessory attachment slots along the 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 positions with additional slots on the angled faces near the muzzle.
- Ruger® muzzle brake is a radial port design that significantly reduces felt recoil and muzzle movement. The threaded barrel allows for standard muzzle accessories to be installed.
- Cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel with ultra-precise rifling provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. Optimized feed ramp provides improved reliability, and the matte black nitrided finish provides corrosion resistance.
- Made from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging, the flat top upper receiver includes a forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector, and is Type III hard coat anodized for maximum durability.
- Bolt carrier and gas key have chrome-plated inside diameters to provide exceptional resistance to hot gases. The gas key is staked so that it will not loosen after extensive firing.
- Pistol-length gas system provides smoother operation and reduces felt recoil.
- Also includes: one magazine.
I was a bit surprised to see the pistol-length gas system, but I guess they’ve found that it contributes to the most reliable feed. I’ll also comment that the price-point is right ($1099 MSRP).
Now. I’d like to see a little better ammunition availability.
On April 25, 2019 at 9:35 pm, mobiuswolf said:
I’ll wait for the redhawk. ;o) 1/2 inch longer 357 lol
Not hotter than a 30-30 though. I can match that with cast bullets.
On April 25, 2019 at 10:27 pm, Herschel Smith said:
It’s got the 30-30 beat.
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2019/01/31/350-legend/
And it’s an AR.
On April 26, 2019 at 12:38 am, Dan said:
What does this cartridge do that can’t be done by other existing rounds?
I suspect this is another “solution in search of a problem” and will….like
many oddball rounds, be relegated to the dustbin of history eventually.
On April 26, 2019 at 6:49 am, Ratus said:
@Dan it’s a .30+ caliber cartridge that fits in an AR15 magazine well that can’t be accidentally forced into a .223/5.56 chamber and blowup the gun like some other popular cartridge.
On April 28, 2019 at 12:24 pm, Ned2 said:
I don’t know if this would be an improvement over my mini-30. Probably not.