Lindcott Armory Rifle · Obsolete
.351 Winchester
Winchester's early semi-rimless self-loading cartridge for the Model 1907 rifle.
- Introduced
- 1907
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Winchester
- Manufacturer
- Winchester
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.351″
- Case length
- 1.386″
- Overall length
- 1.9″
- Base ⌀
- 0.381″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.405″
- Case capacity
- 32 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:16
- Primer
- Boxer Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 39,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Recoil
- 7–10 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 1,850–1,900 fps
- Energy
- 1,368–1,443 ft·lb
- Typical MSRP
- $2.80/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load.
Factory loads
In production — 2 active loads across 1 brand. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Arms | Buffalo Cowboy | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | $2.80 |
| Buffalo Arms | Cowboy | 180 | Lead Flat Nose | 1,800 | 1,295 | — | $2.80 |
| Remington | Remington Standard | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | — |
| Peters | Peters Standard | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | $0.85 |
| Western Cartridge Co. | Western Standard | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | — |
| UMC | UMC Standard | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | $0.55 |
| Sellier & Bellot | S&B Standard | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | $0.65 |
| Kynoch | Kynoch | 180 | SP | 1,870 | 1,397 | — | $8.00 |
| Fiocchi | Classic | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | — |
| Winchester | SL | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | — |
| Norma | Classic | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | $1.80 |
| Armscor | Standard | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | $0.06 |
| RWS | Classic | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | $1.60 |
| PPU | Standard | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | $0.55 |
| Kynoch | Classic | 180 | Soft Point | 1,850 | 1,368 | — | $8.00 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
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
Winchester introduced this semi-rimless cartridge in 1907 for their Model 1907 semi-automatic police rifle. Designed for reliable function in a blow-back operated action. Used by some police forces and exported to France in WWI. Discontinued when the semi-auto rifle market consolidated.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .351 Winchester use?
- .351 Winchester typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .351 Winchester?
- .351 Winchester uses a 0.351″ (8.9154 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .351 Winchester still in production?
- .351 Winchester is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is .351 Winchester used for?
- .351 Winchester is primarily used for hunting.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 2 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →