Lindcott Armory Compare / .35 Whelen vs 9.3x62mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
.35 Whelen vs 9.3x62mm Mauser
.35 Whelen is faster (2,750 vs 2,500 fps); 9.3x62mm Mauser carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,500 ft·lb).
.35 Whelen →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.3x62mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .35 Whelen | 9.3x62mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1922 | 1905 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.358″ | 0.366″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.441″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,750 fps | 2,300–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,900–3,500 ft·lb | 3,200–4,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 22–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .35 Whelen faster than 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- .35 Whelen is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does .35 Whelen hit harder than 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,500 ft·lb).