Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Federal vs .35 Whelen
Cartridge comparison
.338 Federal vs .35 Whelen
.338 Federal is faster (2,840 vs 2,750 fps); .35 Whelen carries more energy (3,500 vs 3,225 ft·lb); .35 Whelen recoils less.
.338 Federal →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 Federal | .35 Whelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2006 | 1922 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,840 fps | 2,400–2,750 fps |
| Energy | 2,830–3,225 ft·lb | 2,900–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Federal faster than .35 Whelen?
- .338 Federal is faster — up to 2,840 fps versus 2,750 fps.
- Does .338 Federal hit harder than .35 Whelen?
- .35 Whelen carries more muzzle energy (3,500 vs 3,225 ft·lb).