.400 Legend Ballistics
Winchester's .400 Legend is designed for straight-wall cartridge states that allow larger bore diameters. It delivers significantly more energy than .350 Legend for big game hunting.
Cartridge Specifications
Common Bullet Weights and Types
Muzzle Velocity by Barrel Length
Muzzle Energy by Barrel Length
Bullet Drop Table
Values in inches. 16-inch barrel reference data. Positive values rise above line of sight, negative values fall below.
| Load | Zero | 100 yd | 200 yd | 300 yd | 400 yd | 500 yd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 gr SP | 200 yd | 3 | 0 | -14 | -42 | - |
| 215 gr SP | 200 yd | 4 | 0 | -17.5 | -52 | - |
Wind Drift at 10 mph Crosswind
Drift in inches at a 90 degree full value wind. Estimated from muzzle velocity and G1 ballistic coefficient.
| Load | 100 yd | 200 yd | 300 yd | 400 yd | 500 yd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 gr SP | 9.3 | 18.6 | 27.9 | 37.2 | 46.6 |
| 215 gr SP | 9.6 | 19.3 | 28.9 | 38.6 | 48.2 |
Effective Range by Application
Barrel Twist Rate Recommendations
Published Load Data
| Weight | Type | Barrel | MV (fps) | ME (ft-lb) | BC (G1) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 gr | SP | 16 in | 2,300 | 1,762 | 0.223 | Winchester .400 Legend 150gr Power-Point published specs |
| 150 gr | SP | 18 in | 2,360 | 1,855 | 0.223 | Winchester .400 Legend 150gr Power-Point published specs |
| 150 gr | SP | 20 in | 2,420 | 1,950 | 0.223 | Winchester .400 Legend 150gr Power-Point published specs |
| 215 gr | SP | 16 in | 2,050 | 2,006 | 0.255 | Winchester .400 Legend 215gr published specs |
| 215 gr | SP | 18 in | 2,100 | 2,105 | 0.255 | Winchester .400 Legend 215gr published specs |
| 215 gr | SP | 20 in | 2,150 | 2,206 | 0.255 | Winchester .400 Legend 215gr published specs |
Data Disclaimer
Ballistic data is approximate and varies by ammunition lot, barrel condition, altitude, and temperature. Data sourced from Winchester .400 Legend 150gr Power-Point published specs; Winchester .400 Legend 215gr published specs. Always confirm zero and trajectory with your specific firearm.
Pick the right barrel
Twist rate should match the bullet weights you plan to shoot. See barrel steel grades, profiles, chamber types, and twist rate guidance on the barrel specs page, then jump into the builder to filter barrels chambered in .400 Legend.