360 Buckhammer Ammo
The .360 Buckhammer is Remington’s straight-wall hunting cartridge introduced in 2023 — designed as an alternative to .350 Legend for straight-wall hunting states with a particular focus on lever-action rifle compatibility. The cartridge launches 180–200 grain .358-caliber bullets at moderate velocity, delivering effective deer terminal performance in straight-wall-restricted hunting jurisdictions. Impact Guns carries .360 Buckhammer ammunition from Remington and other manufacturers as production expands.
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Why .360 Buckhammer Exists
.360 Buckhammer addresses the same straight-wall hunting market as .350 Legend — states like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa that restrict rifle hunting to straight-wall cartridges. Where .350 Legend optimized for AR-15 magazine compatibility and bolt-action performance, .360 Buckhammer was designed with traditional lever-action rifles specifically in mind. The case dimensions and rim configuration make it well-suited for tube-fed lever-action magazines where rimless cartridges like .350 Legend can be problematic.
Lever-Action Compatibility
The .360 Buckhammer’s case design makes it well-suited for lever-action rifles — traditional Marlin and Henry-pattern actions, including tubular-magazine designs where rounded-nose or polymer-tipped bullets prevent magazine ignition concerns. Henry has chambered their X-Model lever action in .360 Buckhammer, and other lever-action makers have added the cartridge to their lineups. For straight-wall hunters who prefer the traditional Midwestern lever-gun deer rifle, .360 Buckhammer is the purpose-built choice.
.360 Buckhammer vs. .350 Legend
The two cartridges are direct competitors. .350 Legend has higher velocity, flatter trajectory, better availability across factory rifles, broader ammunition selection, and AR-15 platform compatibility. .360 Buckhammer offers heavier bullets at slightly lower velocity and better lever-action compatibility. For AR-15 platforms and buyers who want the broadest rifle selection, .350 Legend is the practical choice; for straight-wall hunters who specifically want lever-action, .360 Buckhammer is purpose-designed for that platform.
Effective Range
Roughly 200 yards with appropriate loads. The cartridge is intended for traditional deer hunting at lever-action ranges — bullet drop becomes significant beyond 200 yards. For shots beyond 200 yards, .350 Legend or non-straight-wall cartridges are more appropriate where regulations allow.
Frequently Asked Questions: .360 Buckhammer
Is .360 Buckhammer better than .350 Legend?
Different priorities. .350 Legend has higher velocity, flatter trajectory, and better factory rifle availability. .360 Buckhammer uses heavier bullets and works better in lever-action rifles. For AR-15 platforms and trajectory priorities, .350 Legend. For lever-action rifles and traditional Midwest deer hunting, .360 Buckhammer.
Can I shoot .360 Buckhammer in a lever-action rifle?
Yes — the cartridge was designed for lever-action compatibility. Henry offers the X-Model in .360 Buckhammer, and other lever-action makers are adding the chambering. The case geometry works in traditional lever-action tubular-magazine designs when appropriate bullets are used.
What is the effective range of .360 Buckhammer on deer?
Roughly 200 yards with appropriate loads. The cartridge is intended for traditional deer hunting at lever-action ranges. For shots beyond 200 yards, .350 Legend or non-straight-wall cartridges are more appropriate.
See Also: Rifle Ammo • .350 Legend • .450 Bushmaster • .30-30 Win • Lever-Action Rifles • Henry Rifles