Lindcott Armory Compare / .348 Winchester vs .35 Whelen
Cartridge comparison
.348 Winchester vs .35 Whelen
.35 Whelen is faster (2,750 vs 2,560 fps); .348 Winchester carries more energy (3,640 vs 3,500 ft·lb); .348 Winchester recoils less.
.348 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.35 Whelen →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .348 Winchester | .35 Whelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1936 | 1922 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.348″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.255″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,350–2,560 fps | 2,400–2,750 fps |
| Energy | 2,745–3,640 ft·lb | 2,900–3,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .348 Winchester faster than .35 Whelen?
- .35 Whelen is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,560 fps.
- Does .348 Winchester hit harder than .35 Whelen?
- .348 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (3,640 vs 3,500 ft·lb).