There are some states, particularly flat states in the Midwest, where hunting, especially for deer, is not permitted with necked rifle cartridges.
The rationale behind the laws prohibiting necked cartridges is that, typically, straight-walled rifle cartridges fire bigger, heavier bullets at slower velocities, which have more limited ranges than their necked-cartridge counterparts.
So, in essence, the thinking is about safety. This has caused many straight-walled cartridges to surge in popularity in recent years, and among the most popular of them is .350 Legend.
The .350 Legend is an excellent choice for scenarios like these, especially for deer hunters. It produces very mild recoil, especially compared to other popular straight-walled cartridges like .45-70 Govt, and it still delivers adequate stopping power to stop deer-sized targets, even at reasonably extended ranges.
Plus, the ease of reloading straight-walled cartridges and the relative availability and affordability of this cartridge in particular make it a winner.
Now, if you’re in the market for a .350 Legend rifle, and haven’t settled on one yet, don’t get anything without first taking a look at the MRDS platform available at Zenith Firearms, specifically the ZF-350 that they built around the cartridge in question.
The Ideal .350 Legend Sporting Rifle
There are many things that make the ZF-350 an excellent sporting rifle, especially for Midwestern deer hunters that are bound by straight-wall laws.
First, this MRDS platform is built on Zenith Firearms’ modern roller-delayed blowback system, which is a more reliable version of direct blowback that is more effective with higher-pressure cartridges, such as the rifle cartridge that is the focus here.
It is also much more simplistic than a gas-impingement system, just as reliable if not more so, with longer lasting action components, and it will not need to be tuned.
Yet there are many other great things about roller-delayed blowback actions; they are smooth-shooting and respond well to suppression, which can further cut back on recoil, which makes the MRDS platform great for the recoil-sensitive.
Beyond the action, which in and of itself is reason enough to invest in the MRDS platform, the ZF-350 is the pinnacle of a sporting rifle.
It is highly modular and versatile, comes with an adjustable stock, and has numerous attachment points. There is a full-length Picatinny rail over the receiver which is perfect for adding a scope or a red dot or other optic (depending on your needs), and multiple M-LOK slots around the handguard.
Also, the ZF-350 is built for accuracy; it’s outfitted with a 20” cold hammer forged 4150 CMV barrel with a 1:10 twist, ideal for larger, heavier, .350 Legend bullets. The muzzle is also threaded, facilitating the attachment of muzzle devices.
Where to Learn More About the MRDS Platform
The ZF-350 is easily one of the most modular and valuable .350 Legend sporting rifles on the market today; if you want to learn more, visit Zenith Firearms or get in touch with their customer service team at 434-202-7790 or at Info@ZenithFirearms.com.
