350 legend or 44 magnum

[brant]

Well, before I started this thread I had made my decision. I just wanted to hear your thoughts. I felt that either one would work for him. He is not a shooter, just an occasional hunter. I thought I would get the 44 magnum. I already use one, a lot. It works well on pigs and deer. BUT while shopping around I found an amazing deal on a 350 legend, so with the money saved he also is getting a supply of ammo. He will be happy and will kill deer with it.

[x101airborne]

Excellent; all the way around. I hope your friend is happy and shoots stuff for years to come.

[Encore64]

Brant, the 350 Legend Rifles are much cheaper here too. Realize we're close to each other geographically, so maybe a regional thing?

Or maybe it's just because the 44 Magnum is so well established or wears the all important "Magnum" Moniker?

I suppose it doesn't matter. A deal is a deal...

[bula]

Feedback from the dozen hunters at camp...good choice. Most are using Winchester ammo. There have been some kills 150ish or so yds.. No problem. The 1st ones were bought for kids or wives. Then.. well they shoot soft and seem easy to hit with and the guys end up quietly sneeking them into the truck. I bought a case lot from ammoseek when I got mine. So haven't had to load hunting ammo. Did play with 147gr HP 9mm pistol bullets. Gotta believe they'd flatten coyotes. Need to seat them farther than I did, won't feed from magazine. 

[parallaxbill]

Support for two important points that have already been made in this thread but from my point of view based on my particular experience with the 350.

If you already own an AR15 and they are legal where you hunt a complete upper can be had CHEAP compared to an additional firearm.
I got into mine for $280 plus the two inexpensive magazines for it. I will be reloading for it next. Got all the components, just waiting to get it into my reloading rotation.

And since I was never recoil sensitive until my fall and subsequent four operations ending in a total reverse replacement shoulder. It suited me perfectly as did my earlier ownership of 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC uppers. Plus I like lots of different things to hunt and shoot with. All three of those calibers are excellent whitetail killers out to 200 yards or more especially in the case of the Grendel. All are soft on the shooter and hard on the deer.

That being said, I love the 44 magnum too and have taken my fair share with it.

[brant]

Thanks to all for your input. It was fun to read.

[parallaxbill]

Two photos that says it all for me.

[DutchV]

I already have a .44 Mag rifle or two, as well as dies, bullets and brass. Most hunting here is under 100 yards, too. So the new .350 could be awesome, but I'm not likely to pursue it. I see how a fella with no deer gun could easily be persuaded, though.

[rangersedge]

I haven't yet shot a 350. I do know some people locally that have shot deer with them and been very pleased. I seriously consider getting a 350 for each my wife and son for the light weight mild recoil but they're not complaining about the Savage 220s and they work very well.