The .219 Zipper is a rifle cartridge developed by Winchester in 1937. It is a centerfire, bottlenecked cartridge with a bullet diameter of .224 inches (5.7mm) and a case length of 1.75 inches (44mm).The .219 Zipper was designed as a varmint cartridge for use in lever-action rifles. It is capable of firing light bullets at high velocities, making it well-suited for hunting small game such as groundhogs, prairie dogs, and coyotes at ranges of up to 300 yards.The cartridge was popular among hunters and shooters during the mid-20th century but has since fallen out of favor due to the development of more powerful and versatile cartridges. However, it still has a dedicated following among collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate its historical significance and unique performance characteristics.
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.219 Zipper load data available is with the following bullets:
(most popular first)
