.35 Winchester
{{Short description|Rifle cartridge}}
{{Infobox Firearm Cartridge
|name= .35 Winchester
|image= 270px
|caption= .35 Winchester
|origin= United States
|type= Rifle
|designer=
|design_date=1903
|manufacturer=Winchester
|production_date=1903–1936
|number=
|variants=
|is_SI_specs=
|parent= .30 U.S.
|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
}}
The .35 Winchester / 9.1x61mmR (colloquially .35 Win) cartridge was created in 1903 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company for use in the Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle,{{Cite web|url=https://www.alloutdoor.com/2020/02/25/blast-past-35-winchester/|title=A Blast from the Past: the 35 Winchester|date=February 25, 2020}} and was also available in the bolt action Remington-Lee,{{cite book |last=Barnes |first=Frank |editor-last1=Amber |editor-first1=John T. |author-link= |date=1972 |title=Cartridges of the World |chapter=.35 Winchester |url= |location=Northfield, IL |publisher=DBI Books |page=85,177 |isbn=0695803263}} or the Model 1905-E and 1905-R Factory Sporter Ross Rifle in Canada.
Description and performance
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chuckhawks.com/35Win.htm|title=.35 Win.|website=www.chuckhawks.com}}The three original calibers for the Winchester 1895 were the 30 U.S. (.30-40 Krag), .35 Winchester, and .405 Winchester and they all share an almost identical rim and base diameter, as well as pressure ratings (see Winchester M1895).
It was intended to be a medium-sized caliber in the M1895 family 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.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.
It was dropped in 1936, along with the 1895 rifle. Loads developing 45,000 CUP or over should be avoided in those nearly 100 year old Winchester M1895 lever guns. Judicious loading with modern powders must stay below, and certainly not exceed, that pressure limitation.
Ballistics
Data from the Lyman Ideal Hand Book, 40{{cite book |date=1954–1955 |title=Ideal Hand Book |edition=40 |url= |location= |publisher=Lyman Gun Sight Corporation |page=75 |isbn=}}
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! 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
References
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