Lindcott Armory Compare / .35 Remington vs .38-55 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.35 Remington vs .38-55 Winchester
.35 Remington is faster (2,200 vs 1,530 fps); .35 Remington carries more energy (2,000 vs 1,403 ft·lb); .38-55 Winchester recoils less.
.35 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.38-55 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .35 Remington | .38-55 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1884 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.358″ | 0.379″ |
| Case length | 1.92″ | 2.085″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,200 fps | 1,320–1,530 fps |
| Energy | 1,600–2,000 ft·lb | 987–1,403 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 33,500 psi | 30,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .35 Remington faster than .38-55 Winchester?
- .35 Remington is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 1,530 fps.
- Does .35 Remington hit harder than .38-55 Winchester?
- .35 Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,000 vs 1,403 ft·lb).