.35-caliber semi-rimmed lever-action cartridge for the Model 94 Big Bore. Delivers .35 Whelen-class ballistics from a lever-action for elk and bear hunting in heavy timber where the lever-action's fast second shot matters.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1982, United States
Parent case: .308 Winchester
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.358" (9.09 mm)
Case length: 2.016" (51.21 mm)
Overall length: 2.58" (65.53 mm)
Max pressure: 52,000 PSI
Rim type: Semi-Rimmed
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:12
Muzzle velocity: 2160–2460 fps
Muzzle energy: 2072–3353 ft-lbs
Effective range: 250 yd
Common bullet weights: 200, 220, 250 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: .356 Win · 9x51mmR
History: Introduced with the .307 Winchester in 1982 for the Model 94 Big Bore. The .356 offered heavier bullet weights suited to large North American game. Like its siblings, it was commercially limited by the declining lever-action market. Factory ammunition from Winchester remains available. The combination of .356 Winchester power and lever-action speed made the Big Bore 94 popular in Alaska for bear…
Notable firearms: Winchester Model 94 Big Bore
Similar cartridges: .35 Whelen, .307 Winchester, .375 Winchester