1 of 18 .350 Legend factory loads carry 1,500 ft·lb and expansion velocity for elk; the best reach 50 yd (Federal 160 gr Fusion). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 160 gr Fusion | 160 | 50 | 2,300 | 426 | yes |
| Barnes VOR-TX 170 gr TSX FN FB | 170 | not enough | 2,125 | 321 | yes |
| Winchester Copper Impact 150 gr Copper Extreme Point | 150 | not enough | 2,260 | 335 | yes |
| Browning 150 gr Max Point Polymer Tip | 150 | wrong bullet | 2,325 | 601 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 180 gr Power-Shok SP | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,100 | 403 | behind the shoulder only |
| Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED 165 gr FTX | 165 | wrong bullet | 2,200 | 398 | behind the shoulder only |
| Hornady American Whitetail 170 gr InterLock | 170 | wrong bullet | 2,200 | 357 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Core-Lokt 180 gr Jacketed Soft Point | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,100 | 403 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester Deer Season XP 150 gr Extreme Point | 150 | wrong bullet | 2,325 | 347 | behind the shoulder only |
| Barnes Harvest Collection 155 gr Sierra Pro-Hunter | 155 | wrong bullet | 2,215 | 274 | behind the shoulder only |
| Browning FMJ 124 gr Full Metal Jacket | 124 | wrong bullet | 2,500 | 180 | behind the shoulder only |
| Browning FMJ 124 gr Full Metal Jacket | 124 | wrong bullet | 2,500 | 180 | behind the shoulder only |
| Browning Silver Series 180 gr Plated Soft Point | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,100 | 369 | behind the shoulder only |
| Hornady Subsonic 250 gr Sub-X | 250 | wrong bullet | 1,050 | 301 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Premier AccuTip 160 gr | 160 | wrong bullet | 2,200 | 284 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester USA 145 gr Full Metal Jacket | 145 | wrong bullet | 2,250 | 269 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester 160 gr Defender | 160 | wrong bullet | 2,170 | 313 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester 180 gr Power-Point | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,100 | 369 | behind the shoulder only |
1,500 ft·lb is the number most repeated (Guns & Ammo, Backfire); Hawks says 1,200, Boddington floats 2,000. Avoid quick-opening and match bullets. Legal: SD: ≥ .243 and 1,700 ft·lb at muzzle · CO: 1,000 ft·lb at 100 yd, ≥ 85 gr. Floor used: 1,500 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.gunsandammo.com, www.chuckhawks.com, www.petersenshunting.com, regulations.justia.com.