35 Whelen for Sale

The .35 Whelen, a versatile and powerful rifle cartridge, has been a popular choice among hunters and shooting enthusiasts since its development in the early 1920s. Created by Colonel Townsend Whelen, an esteemed American firearms writer and ballistician, the .35 Whelen is a powerful medium-to-large bore cartridge designed to offer impressive performance at moderate ranges. Utilizing a necked-up .30-06 Springfield case to accommodate .358 caliber bullets, the .35 Whelen delivers a potent combination of energy and terminal ballistics, making it highly effective for hunting various game species, from deer and elk to moose and African plains game. The cartridge's manageable recoil and relatively flat trajectory contribute to its enduring popularity among experienced hunters and novices alike. Over the years, several firearm manufacturers, including Remington, Ruger, and CZ, have produced rifles chambered in .35 Whelen, further cementing the cartridge's place as a trusted and reliable option for big game hunting and a valued addition to the arsenal of any dedicated sportsman.