Rifle · CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
.35 Winchester Self-Loading
.35 Winchester Self-Loading is a semi-rimmed straight-walled rifle cartridge of United States origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3524″ · 8.95 mm
- Introduced
- 1905
- Case
- Semi-Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1905
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Winchester Repeating Arms Company
- Manufacturer
- Winchester Repeating Arms
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 23.9 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16.0
- Primer
- Small Rifle
- Case type
- Semi-Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 34,809 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 150 yd
- Max range
- 750 yd
- Recoil
- 3.9 ft·lb
Introduced by Winchester Repeating Arms
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .35 Winchester Self-Loading, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · secondary source| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.95 | 0.352 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.58 | 0.377 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.68 | 0.381 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.29 | 0.405 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 29.31 | 1.154 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 41.91 | 1.650 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .35 Winchester Self-Loading is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .35 Winchester Self-Loading use?
- .35 Winchester Self-Loading typically uses a 1:16.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .35 Winchester Self-Loading?
- .35 Winchester Self-Loading uses a 0.3524″ (8.95 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .35 Winchester Self-Loading still in production?
- .35 Winchester Self-Loading is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is .35 Winchester Self-Loading used for?
- .35 Winchester Self-Loading is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
