Rifle
200 grain
35 WHELEN Ballistics
BC: 0.294 · elk, moose, bear, large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
35 WHELEN Overview
The35 WHELENis a rifle cartridge firing a 200 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.294. At the muzzle, it produces 2675 fps velocity and 3177 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2675 | 3177 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2378 | 2512 | -1.5 |
| 200 yards | 2101 | 1961 | -4.7 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2675 fpsand muzzle energy of3177 ft-lbs, the 35 WHELEN is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.294provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 35 WHELEN retains 78.5% of its initial velocity and 61.7% of its muzzle energy.
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