Cartridge comparison
.35 Whelen Ackley Improved vs 9x57mmR
.35 Whelen Ackley Improved and 9x57mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .35 Whelen Ackley Improved | 9x57mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1890 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.358″ | 0.3575″ |
| Case length | 2.4941″ | 2.2362″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 40,611 psi |
| Recoil | 31.9–37.6 ft·lb | 17.5–20.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 350 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
