Description
Building a .350 Legend upper doesn't have to be a headache, and CMMG's Barrel Sub-Assembly takes a big chunk of the guesswork out of it. This is a 16.1-inch barrel machined from 4140 chromoly steel with a Salt Bath Nitride (SBN) finish, and it arrives with the M4 barrel extension already installed and properly headspaced. That means you can drop it into your Mk4 or standard AR-15 upper build without sweating the fitment and headspacing steps that trip up a lot of first-time builders.
What You Get With the CMMG .350 Legend Sub-Assembly
The barrel runs a 1:16 twist, which is the standard rate for .350 Legend and pairs well with the common 145 to 165 grain hunting and range loads. It wears a medium taper profile for a solid balance of weight and stiffness, a .750" gas block journal, and a carbine-length gas system. The muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28, so mounting a brake, flash hider, or other muzzle device is plug-and-play with most standard AR accessories.
Why the .350 Legend Barrel Earns Its Keep
The .350 Legend was built by Winchester as a straight-wall cartridge that runs in the AR-15 platform, and it has become a favorite among deer and hog hunters in the Midwest. It delivers solid terminal energy on whitetail out to roughly 200 yards while producing noticeably less recoil than heavier straight-wall options like the .450 Bushmaster. That soft-shooting nature makes it a great pick for younger or recoil-sensitive hunters who still want real knockdown power. On top of hunting, it is a fun round to shoot at the range, and cheaper FMJ practice loads are easy to come by.
To finish the upper you'll still need a matching .350 Legend bolt, an upper receiver, handguard, and gas tube, plus your muzzle device of choice. Once it's assembled, you've got a versatile carbine that's just as at home in a deer stand as it is punching paper on a Saturday afternoon.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Manufacturer Part Number: 35D5F0A
- UPC: 816422027477
- Model: Barrel Sub-Assembly
- Caliber: .350 Legend
- Barrel Length: 16.1"
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chromoly Steel
- Finish: Salt Bath Nitride (SBN)
- Profile: Medium Taper
- Gas System: Carbine-Length
- Gas Block Journal: .750"
- Muzzle Threads: 1/2×28
- Barrel Extension: M4, Installed and Headspaced
- Color: Black
- Platform: AR-15 / Mk4 Upper
What’s Included
- CMMG .350 Legend 16.1" barrel
- Installed M4 barrel extension (properly headspaced)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this CMMG .350 Legend barrel come headspaced and ready to install?
Yes. It ships as a sub-assembly with the M4 barrel extension already installed and properly headspaced from the factory. That saves you the gauging and fitting step, so you can move straight to assembling the rest of your upper with a matching .350 Legend bolt.
What else do I need to complete my .350 Legend upper?
You'll need a .350 Legend bolt, an upper receiver, a handguard, a carbine-length gas tube, and a gas block sized for the .750" journal. Since the muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, you can add the brake, flash hider, or suppressor adapter of your choice. The barrel works with CMMG's Mk4 uppers and standard AR-15 upper builds.
What's the effective range of the .350 Legend for deer hunting?
Most hunters consider the .350 Legend a solid 200-yard-and-under deer cartridge, carrying enough energy for a clean, ethical shot on whitetail at those distances. Inside 150 yards it really shines, which covers the majority of shots in the thick cover where it's most popular. Beyond 200 yards the drop and energy fall-off make longer shots tougher to judge.
Why does this barrel have a 1:16 twist rate?
The 1:16 twist is the SAAMI-standard rate for the .350 Legend and is optimized to stabilize the common bullet weights, typically in the 145 to 180 grain range. It pairs well with popular factory hunting and range loads, delivering reliable accuracy for a cartridge built to run inside about 200 yards.




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