Cartridge comparison
.338-06 A-Square vs .35 Whelen
.338-06 A-Square and .35 Whelen are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338-06 A-Square | .35 Whelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 1922 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.3591″ |
| Case length | 2.4941″ | 2.4941″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.