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Common uses: Hunting
| Type | rifle (centerfire) |
| Typical load | 200gr Remington Core-Lokt SP |
| Muzzle velocity | 2080 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 1922 ft-lb |
| Published G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.192 |
| Case length | 49 mm |
| Overall length | 63.5 mm |
| SAAMI max pressure | 33500 PSI |
| Common twist rate | 1:16" |
| Range (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2080 | 1921 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 1691 | 1269 | 0 |
| 200 | 1366 | 828 | -10.8 |
| 300 | 1129 | 566 | -40.5 |
| 400 | 991 | 436 | -97.5 |
| 500 | 903 | 362 | -189.8 |
At 1,000 yards, .35 Rem. (200gr at 2080 fps, 100 yd zero, standard conditions) has a modeled come-up of about 138.2 MOA / 40.2 MIL, retaining 637 fps (subsonic).
| Range (yd) | Velocity (fps) | State | Drop (in) | Elev (MOA) | Elev (MIL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 1129 | Transonic | -40.5 | 12.9 | 3.75 |
| 400 | 991 | Subsonic | -97.5 | 23.3 | 6.77 |
| 500 | 903 | Subsonic | -189.8 | 36.3 | 10.54 |
| 600 | 834 | Subsonic | -324.6 | 51.7 | 15.03 |
| 700 | 777 | Subsonic | -509.6 | 69.5 | 20.22 |
| 800 | 726 | Subsonic | -752.4 | 89.8 | 26.12 |
| 900 | 679 | Subsonic | -1061.6 | 112.7 | 32.77 |
| 1000 | 637 | Subsonic | -1447.3 | 138.2 | 40.20 |
Extended predictions beyond 500 yards are modeled from the same G1 engine — useful for initial DOPE, but outside the 500-yard manufacturer-table validation audit. Confirm with observed DOPE, especially near transonic.
A retained-energy reference only — not a shoot/don't-shoot distance. Real effective range depends on your accuracy, shot placement, bullet construction, and conditions. The ~1,000 ft-lb (deer-sized) and ~1,500 ft-lb (elk-sized) figures are commonly cited rules of thumb, not standards.
Your barrel, ammunition lot, and conditions will differ — always verify against the manufacturer's data and your own rifle.
The .35 Remington is best known as a short- to moderate-range woods and brush cartridge, valued for pushing heavy, large-diameter .358-inch bullets at modest velocity. It hits hard at close range and delivers reliable, deep penetration on deer and black bear, making it a favorite in dense cover where long shots are rare. Its rainbow trajectory and low ballistic coefficient limit its practical reach, so it is not a choice for open country or long-range work. Chambered mostly in handy lever-action and pump rifles, it remains popular with hunters who prize a compact, hard-hitting brush gun over flat trajectory.
Introduced by Remington in 1906, the .35 Remington was one of a family of rimless cartridges—alongside the .25, .30, and .32 Remington—developed for the Remington Model 8 semi-automatic rifle. The rimless case was designed to feed reliably from box magazines, and of that original group the .35 Remington was the most successful and is the only one still in regular production. It went on to be chambered in a wide range of rifles, most famously the lever-action Marlin Model 336, which cemented its status as a classic American deer cartridge.
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