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.
[1] It quickly became very popular amongst benchrest shooters,[2] with 70-80% of shooters winning matches using it.
[2] 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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