Savage’s New 400 Legend Rifles: New Straight-Walled Hunting Kings?
Luke Cuenco 05.09.23
Hunters looking for a powerful yet manageable cartridge for their next hunting trip will be delighted with the new Savage 400 Legend. In partnership with Winchester Ammunition, The 400 Legend has been designed to bring modern projectiles and cartridge technologies to areas and hunters originally limited to shotgun slug or historically limited rifle caliber options. The Savage 400 Legend lineup is set to launch in 14 models, including the popular 110 Apex Hunter XP, 110 Hog Hunter, and Axis II XP models, among others.
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Savage Arms Unveils Over a Dozen Models Chambered in 400 Legend
The Savage 400 Legend cartridge has impressive terminal ballistics, making it an excellent choice for deer hunters across the country. With 25% more energy than the 350 Legend and the same amount of energy as the 450 Bushmaster, the 400 Legend delivers superior penetration and terminal performance. Furthermore, it offers 55% less felt recoil than a 12-gauge slug, providing hunters with a more comfortable and accurate shooting experience.
Savage Arms is proud to partner with Winchester® Ammunition to bring deer hunters several rifles chambered in 400 Legend in time for 2023 hunting seasons. The new hard-hitting, yet mildly recoiling, caliber means new opportunities for deer hunters across the country. Savage will launch the 400 Legend in the 110 Apex Hunter XP, 110 Hog Hunter and Axis II XP—but will also chamber it in another 11 models in 2023. Straight-walled cartridges, and especially the 400 Legend’s predecessor the 350 Legend, were born for states like Ohio and Michigan. The premise being bring modern projectiles and cartridge technologies to areas, states and hunters originally limited to shotgun slug or historically limited rifle caliber options. Due to the popularity of these cartridges that has been driven by performance—straight-wall options have gained traction outside of traditional shotgun slug areas as well. The 400 Legend will no doubt continue this legacy and Savage has responded by adding it to so many rifles in its lineup. “Savage is dedicated to chambering the best calibers for hunters and shooters,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “The 400 Legend brings ballistic advances and advantages–and when combined with our extensive rifle lineup–the benefits only increase. Deer hunters are in for a treat this fall as we’ll have 14 options available in plenty of time for this season.
If you’re a deer hunter looking for a cartridge that delivers superior terminal ballistics with reduced felt recoil, the Savage 400 Legend series of rifles is the perfect choice, especially if you live in a state where straight-walled cartridges are required for hunting in specific seasons. Whether you’re hunting in a state like Ohio or Michigan, or anywhere else across the country, the 400 Legend offers a level of performance that was previously unavailable with traditional shotgun slugsor rifle calibers. With its advanced technology and superior performance, the Savage 400 Legend is set to become a go-to choice for serious hunters everywhere. More information on the full lineup of Savage rifles chambered in 400 Legend, as well as when they will be available, can be found at www.savagearms.com. Those interested in learning more about the cartridge, its development, and the full story behind it all, can go to www.winchester.com.
