.35 Winchester

Infobox Firearm Cartridge
name= .35 Winchester


caption=
origin= USA
type= Rifle
designer=
design_date=1903
manufacturer=Winchester
production_date=1903-1936
number=
variants=
is_SI_specs=
parent=
case type=rimmed bottleneck
bullet=.358
neck=.378
shoulder=.412
base=.457
rim_dia=.539
rim_thick=
case_length=2.41
length=3.16
rifling=1:12
primer=large rifle
is_SI_ballistics=
bw1=250
btype1=soft point (factory load)
vel1=2195
en1=2650
bw2=200
btype=lead
vel2=2480
en2=2738
bw3=200
btype3=
vel3=2220
en3=2182
bw4=250
btype4=
vel4=2290
en4=2920
bw5=
btype5=
vel5=
en5=
test_barrel_length=24"
balsrc=http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=249, http://www.chuckhawks.com/35Win.htm

The .35 Winchester (colloquially .35 Win) cartridge was created in 1903 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company for use in the Winchester_Model_1895 lever action rifle, and was also available in the bolt action Remington-Lee. [Barnes, p.85, ".35 Winchester".] Because of the 1895 rifle's box magazine pointed bullets may be used which enhance the long range effectiveness of the cartridge. While obsolete, it is generally considered sufficient for all large game animals in North America. .30-40 Krag brass can be used to form .35 Winchester casings, and the Bertram Bullet Company of Australia manufactures and sells .35 Winchester brass.

It was intended to be a medium sized caliber falling between the .30-40 Krag and the .405 Winchester, and so it outperformed the .33 Winchester but was less potent than the .348 or .358. [Barnes, p.85, ".35 Winchester".] Enough at short or medium ranges against moose, elk, or even brown bear, it is suitable for any big game in North America, though it lacks the versatility of more modern rounds. [Barnes, p.85, ".35 Winchester".]

It was dropped in 1936, along with the M95. [Barnes, p.85, ".35 Winchester".] Loadings developing 45,000 CUP or over should be avoided in the old M95 lever guns. [Barnes, p.85, ".35 Winchester".]

Ballistics

Bullet Name & Type	Bullet Weight (grains)	Powder Name	Powder Weight (grains)	Muzzle Velocity (FPS)	Muzzle Energy (ft-lbs)
Speer ??	200	IMR 4320	52	2500	2770
Nosler Ballistic Tip	225	Alliant Reloader 15	50	2400	2872
Hornady Round Nose	250	IMR 4350	48.8	2400	3191
Winchester Silvertip	250	IMR 4320	48	2295	2918

ee also

*List of rifle cartridges
*9mm caliber

Notes

References

*Barnes, Frank C., ed. by John T. Amber. ".35 Winchester", in "Cartridges of the World", pp.85 & 177. Northfield, IL: DBI Books, 1972. ISBN 0-695-80326-3.
* http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=249
* http://www.chuckhawks.com/35Win.htm