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The 400 Legend: 185 grain HV (New) vs Winchester 190 grain XP

The 400 Legend: 185 grain HV (New) vs Winchester 190 grain XP

Mar 5th 2026

We are excited to announce the new addition to our 400 Legend ammo lineup. This 185-grain HV all copper bullet is loaded into Peterson's precision-made brass producing velocities up to 2,550 fps! We set out to outperform the 165-grain HV ammo that we launched last fall and we have done it. This round demonstrates the latest and greatest of the straight-walled ammunition technology. 

185 grain HV (New):
  • 185-grain HV bullet at 2,550 fps
  • Delivers 2,671 ft-lbs. of muzzle energy
  • Approximately 11.2 ft-lbs. of recoil in an 8-lb rifle
  • Effective for deer and similar game out to 400 yards
  • All copper - HV Performance Tipped
190 grain XP (Winchester):
  • 190-grain bullet at 2,400 fps
  • Delivers 2,430 ft-lbs. of muzzle energy
  • About 10.9 ft-lbs. of recoil in an 8-lb rifle
  • Effective for deer and similar sized game out to 250 yards
  • Lead cup & core style bullet
How They Stack Up: Side-by-Side
  • Bullet weight: 185 grain vs 190 grain
  • Muzzle energy:  2,671ft-lbs. vs 2,430 ft-lbs.
  • Velocity at 300 yards: 1,668 fps vs 1,346 fps
  • Energy at 300 yards: 1,143 ft-lbs vs 765 ft-lbs
  • Realistic effective range: 400 yards vs 250 yards
  • Lead cup & core vs all copper

  • Our new 400 Legend ammo is designed to retain more energy down range, ensuring better terminal performance at extended distances.
  • We engineered this round to push the 400 Legend cartridge to its fullest potential, maximizing both accuracy and power.
  • Featuring an all-copper construction, this bullet delivers reliable expansion for consistent, effective results in the field.
  • This new round delivers effective performance out to 400 yards, offering shooters greater versatility and reach than existing options.
 
[See the new 400 Legend ammo here]