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.219 Donaldson Wasp
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .219 Donaldson Wasp |
Standard / Datasheet: | Wildcat |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.224" | 5.69mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 1.810" | 45.97mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.210" | 56.13mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 40988 psi | 2826 bar |
Case Capacity: | 35.1 Grains of Water | 2.28 cm3 |
CID: | CID_105 |
Last updated: | 3/30/2025 |
- The .219 Donaldson Wasp / 5.7x44mmR intermediate cartridge was developed during the late 1930s by Harvey Donaldson, and is derived from the .219 Zipper case. Cases have been formed from .25-35 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, and .22 Savage Hi-Power brass. It quickly became very popular amongst benchrest shooters, with 70-80% of shooters winning matches using it. The introduction of the .222 Remington spelled the demise for the .219 Donaldson Wasp, though it remains a very capable cartridge for those interested in reloading.
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