Classic wildcat-turned-commercial medium-bore. Legendary brush gun and bear cartridge. .30-06 power in larger diameter. Perfect for big timber hunting.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1922, United States
Parent case: .30-06 Springfield
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.358" (9.09 mm)
Case length: 2.494" (63.35 mm)
Overall length: 3.34" (84.84 mm)
Max pressure: 62,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:16
Muzzle velocity: 2400–2750 fps
Muzzle energy: 2900–3500 ft-lbs
Effective range: 400 yd
Common bullet weights: 180, 200, 225, 250 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: .35 Whelen Improved · 9x63mm
History: Developed as wildcat in 1922 by James Howe and named after Col. Townsend Whelen. Gained cult following among hunters for its power and moderate recoil. Remained wildcat for 65 years until Remington commercialized it in 1988. Famous quote: 'The .30-06 is never a mistake.' Response: 'Only a .35 Whelen is better.' Popular in Alaska and Canadian bush for big bears.
Notable firearms: Remington Model 700, Remington 760, Ruger Hawkeye, Custom Mauser conversions
Similar cartridges: .338-06, 9.3x62mm Mauser, .350 Remington Magnum