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.35 Winchester

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.35 Winchester
.35 Winchester
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed1903
ManufacturerWinchester
Produced1903–1936
Specifications
Case typeRimmed, bottleneck
Bullet diameter.358 in (9.1 mm)
Neck diameter.378 in (9.6 mm)
Shoulder diameter.412 in (10.5 mm)
Base diameter.457 in (11.6 mm)
Rim diameter.539 in (13.7 mm)
Case length2.41 in (61 mm)
Overall length3.16 in (80 mm)
Rifling twist1:12
Primer typelarge rifle

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,[1] and was also available in the bolt action Remington-Lee,[2] or the Model 1905-E and 1905-R Factory Sporter Ross Rifle in Canada.

Description and performance

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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 cases.[3]

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.[2]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.[2]

It was dropped in 1936, along with the 1895 rifle.[1][2] Loads developing 45,000 CUP or over should be avoided in the old 1895 lever guns.[2]

The .35 Win cartridge.

Ballistics

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Data from the Lyman Ideal Hand Book, 40[4]

Bullet name & type Bullet weight (grains) Powder name Powder weight (grains) Muzzle velocity (ft/s)
Cast lead, plain base 165 IMR 4759 13 1186
Cast lead, plain base 220 IMR 4759 17.5 1395
Cast lead with gas check 249 IMR 4198 25 1500

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "A Blast from the Past: the 35 Winchester". February 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Barnes, Frank (1972). ".35 Winchester". In Amber, John T. (ed.). Cartridges of the World. Northfield, IL: DBI Books. p. 85,177. ISBN 0695803263.
  3. ^ ".35 Win". www.chuckhawks.com.
  4. ^ Ideal Hand Book (40 ed.). Lyman Gun Sight Corporation. 1954–1955. p. 75.