Lindcott Armory Compare / .35 Whelen vs .356 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.35 Whelen vs .356 Winchester
.35 Whelen is faster (2,750 vs 2,460 fps); .35 Whelen carries more energy (3,500 vs 3,353 ft·lb); .356 Winchester recoils less.
.35 Whelen →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.356 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .35 Whelen | .356 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1922 | 1982 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.358″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.016″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,750 fps | 2,160–2,460 fps |
| Energy | 2,900–3,500 ft·lb | 2,072–3,353 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .35 Whelen faster than .356 Winchester?
- .35 Whelen is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,460 fps.
- Does .35 Whelen hit harder than .356 Winchester?
- .35 Whelen carries more muzzle energy (3,500 vs 3,353 ft·lb).