.219 Donaldson Wasp
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,.32 Winchester Special, and.22 Savage Hi-Power brass. It quickly became very popular amongst benchrest shooters, with 70-80% of shooters winning matches using it.
Also recorded as 5.7×44mmR
.219 Donaldson Wasp
- Name
- .219 Donaldson Wasp
- Field
- rifle cartridge
- Period
- 1937
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Overview
Overview
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.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name —.219 Donaldson Wasp • Origin — USA • Type — Rifle • Designer — Harvey Donaldson • Design Date — 1940 • Parent —.219 Zipper • Case Type — rimmed, tapered, bottleneck • Bullet — 0.224 • Neck — 0.250 • Shoulder — 0.406 in (10.3 mm) Shoulder angle: 30 degrees • Base — 0.416 • Rim Dia — 0.506 • Rim Thick — 0.063 • Case Length — 1.750 • Length — 2.250 • Primer — Large rifle • Rifling — 1- • Bw4 — 53 • Btype4 — Sierra • Vel4 — 3465 • En4 — 1413
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