Nosler built its Whitetail Country .400 Legend load (brand part no. 40138) around a 215-grain jacketed soft point, engineered specifically for hunters in straight-wall-cartridge-only states. Nosler draws on decades of hunting-bullet expertise for this line, giving the .400 Legend a lead-nose, thin-jacket-mouth bullet that expands reliably even at the slower impact velocities typical of straight-wall cartridges. The truncated nose profile feeds smoothly through lever, bolt, and single-shot actions, while a form-fitted lead core keeps the bullet stable in flight for consistent accuracy. For deer hunters working timber and brush country where a straight-wall case is required, this load pairs modern bullet design with a purpose-built cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .400 Legend, a straight-wall cartridge built for states that restrict rifle hunting to straight-wall cases.
• The bullet weighs 215 grains, enough mass to carry energy deep into deer-sized game.
• The bullet is a jacketed soft point, exposing a lead nose for controlled expansion.
• A thin jacket mouth over the lead nose promotes reliable expansion even at the slower velocities typical of straight-wall cartridges.
• The truncated nose profile feeds smoothly through lever-action, bolt-action, and single-shot rifles.
• A form-fitted lead core keeps the bullet stable in flight, supporting consistent accuracy.
• Cases are made of brass, supporting clean extraction and dependable ignition.
• Each round costs about $1.73, a reasonable price for a purpose-built hunting bullet.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to sight in and still hunt the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the .400 Legend legal where straight-wall cartridges are required for rifle hunting? Yes, the .400 Legend is a straight-wall design built to meet those state hunting regulations.

Can this ammunition be fired in antique rifles? No, Nosler intends this load for modern firearms in good condition, not antique, Trapdoor, or rolling-block rifles or replicas.

What does the truncated nose profile do? It helps the bullet feed smoothly through lever-action, bolt-action, and single-shot rifles chambered in .400 Legend.

Buy Nosler Whitetail Country .400 Legend 215gr JSP

Straight-wall hunting regulations do not have to mean settling for outdated bullet technology, and Whitetail Country proves it with a purpose-built 215-grain JSP. Sight it in ahead of the season and trust the truncated nose to feed clean when it counts. Browse our rifle ammunition selection and order online, and it ships fast to your door from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.