Compare / .35 Whelen vs .358 Winchester

Cartridge comparison

.35 Whelen vs .358 Winchester

.35 Whelen is faster (2,750 vs 2,600 fps); .35 Whelen carries more energy (3,500 vs 3,250 ft·lb).

.35 Whelen →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−129″129″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.358 Winchester →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−144″144″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.35 Whelen.358 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19221955
Bullet ⌀0.358″0.358″
Case length2.494″2.015″
Velocity2,400–2,750 fps2,200–2,600 fps
Energy2,900–3,500 ft·lb2,150–3,250 ft·lb
Max pressure62,000 psi60,000 psi
Recoil20–30 ft·lb22–30 ft·lb
Eff. range400 yd300 yd

FAQs

Is .35 Whelen faster than .358 Winchester?
.35 Whelen is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,600 fps.
Does .35 Whelen hit harder than .358 Winchester?
.35 Whelen carries more muzzle energy (3,500 vs 3,250 ft·lb).