400 Legend – 190 Gr XP – Winchester (X400DS) – 200 Rounds

Winchester introduced the 400 Legend as a harder-hitting straight-wall option for deer hunters in states that restrict bottleneck rifle cartridges. This listing is Winchester Deer Season XP 400 Legend 190 grain Extreme Point ammo, MPN X400DS, sold as a 200 round case for whitetail and hog hunters.

This load is listed at 2,400 fps with 2,430 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 20 inch test barrel. The Extreme Point bullet uses an oversized polymer tip to start expansion right away and create a large wound cavity in deer-sized game, while the 190 grain weight and 40 caliber diameter carry substantial energy. That combination suits whitetail, hogs, and black bear at the moderate distances typical of straight-wall hunting. It is a hunting load, not intended for target practice.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 400 Legend, including the Winchester XPR bolt action and AR-15 platform rifles and uppers built for 400 Legend. Check the barrel marking, since 400 Legend is not interchangeable with any other cartridge. A common question is how 400 Legend compares with 350 Legend. The 400 fires a larger, heavier bullet with more energy, while the 350 Legend has lighter recoil and wider rifle availability. Another common question is whether 400 Legend meets straight-wall rules. It was designed for them, but each state defines legal cartridges differently, so check current regulations for your area.

Winchester X400DS is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot. As a newer cartridge, 400 Legend can be hard to find on shelves, so a case keeps you supplied for sighting in and several seasons. Confirm zero at 100 yards, then check holds at 150 and 200 yards, since a heavy 40 caliber bullet drops more than many bottleneck rifle cartridges.