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.35 Whelen Load Data

Alternative names: .35 Whelen does not have any widely recognized alternative names; it is most commonly referred to as .35 Whelen. No alternative names are in common use.

Our load data for caliber .35 Whelen covers 202 bullets from 26 manufacturers and a total of 12726 load recipes. In addition, our members have shared 4 load recipes.

The .35 Whelen is a rifle cartridge developed by Colonel Townsend Whelen, a noted rifleman and writer, in the early 1920s. It was designed as a high-powered cartridge that could take down large game animals like moose and elk at longer ranges.<br><br>The cartridge is based on a modified .30-06 Springfield case, which was necked up to accept .358 caliber bullets. The resulting cartridge has a bullet diameter of .358 inches and a case length of 2.494 inches.<br><br>The .35 Whelen is capable of firing bullets weighing between 200 and 300 grains at muzzle velocities ranging from 2,500 to 2,800 feet per second. It is a powerful cartridge that is suitable for hunting a wide range of game animals, including moose, elk, and brown bear, at longer ranges than the .30-06 Springfield.<br><br>One of the main advantages of the .35 Whelen is its long-range accuracy, which makes it popular among long-range shooters and hunters. It is also known for its ability to deliver heavy, hard-hitting bullets that can take down large game animals with ease.<br><br>The .35 Whelen is typically chambered in bolt-action rifles, and a number of firearms manufacturers produce rifles that are chambered for the .35 Whelen cartridge. It is also used in some single-shot and semi-automatic rifles.<br><br>Today, the .35 Whelen remains a popular choice for hunting large game animals at longer ranges. It is widely available and relatively affordable compared to some of the more specialized cartridges on the market.<br><br>

Caliber Statistics

Standard / Datasheet

Primer Size

Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Case Length

70.2 Grains of Water

Bullet / Barrel Diameter

0.358'' | 9.09 mm

Max. Case Length

2.484'' | 63.09 mm

Max. Cartridge Length / OAL

3.34'' | 84.84 mm

Max. Standardized Pressure:

58015 psi | 4000 bar

XXL ID

CID_486

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