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Introducing Youth Shooters to the 350 Legend and 243 Cartridges

Getting young people involved in the shooting sports is a great way to teach them responsibility, respect, and safe firearm handling. Two excellent cartridge options for youth rifles are the straight-walled 350 Legend and the versatile 243 Winchester.

The Beginner-Friendly 350 Legend

The 350 Legend was introduced by Winchester in 2019. It was designed specifically for deer hunting regulations in many states that require straight-walled cartridges. The 350 Legend has quickly become popular with youth shooters due to its mild recoil and excellent accuracy.

Some of the benefits of the 350 Legend for young shooters include:

• Low recoil - The 350 Legend has much less felt recoil than larger rifle cartridges. This makes it more comfortable for smaller-framed youth to shoot.
• Straight-wall case - The straight wall case design is perfect for states with straight-wall regulations for deer hunting.
• AR-platform rifles - Many 350 Legend rifles are based on the AR-15 platform, which is easy to customize for young shooters.
• Accurate - The 350 Legend is highly accurate, allowing new shooters to build confidence in their shooting abilities.
• Effective range - The 350 Legend is effective out to 200-300 yards, perfect for learning long range shooting.

The 350 Legend throws a 135-165 grain bullet at 2,100-2,400 feet per second. This is enough velocity for accurate shots on deer-sized game. Yet the recoil is approximately half of a 243 Winchester, making it much more comfortable for youth to learn proper shooting fundamentals.

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FAQs

What are the main benefits of the 350 Legend for youth shooters?

The 350 Legend has mild recoil, making it comfortable for smaller-framed youth to shoot. It uses straight-wall case designs that meet regulations in many states for deer hunting. The 350 Legend also provides excellent accuracy and is effective out to 200-300 yards - perfect for learning long range shooting.

How does the recoil of the 243 Win compare to the 350 Legend?

The 243 Winchester also has relatively mild recoil, approximately half that of larger rifle cartridges. However, the 350 Legend still has roughly half the felt recoil of the 243, making it noticeably more comfortable for new shooters.

What rifle features are best for youth shooters?

Look for lightweight rifles around 6-7 pounds to help young shooters hold steady. Short length of pull around 12-13 inches fits smaller frames. Other helpful features include recoil pads, muzzle brakes, smooth actions, and adjustable stocks.

What types of ammunition work best for youth target practice and hunting?

For the 350 Legend, 150-165 grain bullets work well. For the 243, lighter 55-75 grain bullets are good for target shooting, while 80-100 grain expanding bullets are preferred for deer hunting. Reduced recoil loads also help young shooters develop skills.