Lindcott Armory Compare / .338-06 A-Square vs .35 Whelen
Cartridge comparison
.338-06 A-Square vs .35 Whelen
.338-06 A-Square is faster (2,800 vs 2,750 fps); .338-06 A-Square carries more energy (3,781 vs 3,500 ft·lb); .338-06 A-Square recoils less.
.338-06 A-Square →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.35 Whelen →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338-06 A-Square | .35 Whelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1944 | 1922 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,500–2,800 fps | 2,400–2,750 fps |
| Energy | 2,776–3,781 ft·lb | 2,900–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338-06 A-Square faster than .35 Whelen?
- .338-06 A-Square is faster — up to 2,800 fps versus 2,750 fps.
- Does .338-06 A-Square hit harder than .35 Whelen?
- .338-06 A-Square carries more muzzle energy (3,781 vs 3,500 ft·lb).