.35 Whelen

The .35 Whelen is a rifle cartridge developed by Colonel Townsend Whelen, a noted rifleman and writer, in the early 1920s. It was designed as a high-powered cartridge that could take down large game animals like moose and elk at longer ranges.

The cartridge is based on a modified .30-06 Springfield case, which was necked up to accept .358 caliber bullets. The resulting cartridge has a bullet diameter of .358 inches and a case length of 2.494 inches.

The .35 Whelen is capable of firing bullets weighing between 200 and 300 grains at muzzle velocities ranging from 2,500 to 2,800 feet per second. It is a powerful cartridge that is suitable for hunting a wide range of game animals, including moose, elk, and brown bear, at longer ranges than the .30-06 Springfield.

One of the main advantages of the .35 Whelen is its long-range accuracy, which makes it popular among long-range shooters and hunters. It is also known for its ability to deliver heavy, hard-hitting bullets that can take down large game animals with ease.

The .35 Whelen is typically chambered in bolt-action rifles, and a number of firearms manufacturers produce rifles that are chambered for the .35 Whelen cartridge. It is also used in some single-shot and semi-automatic rifles.

Today, the .35 Whelen remains a popular choice for hunting large game animals at longer ranges. It is widely available and relatively affordable compared to some of the more specialized cartridges on the market.