Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .219 Donaldson Wasp with .224 | 55gr | CamPro FMJ SBT bullet and 12 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are IMR 3031, Vihtavuori N135 and Accurate 2495.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,883 psi | 90% | 2946 fps | 98.1% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,027 psi | 85% | 2966 fps | 98.1% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,013 psi | 88% | 3022 fps | 99.7% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,998 psi | 88% | 2966 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,677 psi | 80% | 2060 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,941 psi | 90% | 3054 fps | 97.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,213 psi | 79% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,753 psi | 90% | 2900 fps | 96.5% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,970 psi | 90% | 2910 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,926 psi | 88% | 2887 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,070 psi | 86% | 2871 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,853 psi | 87% | 2979 fps | 98.1% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,560 psi | 75% | 2782 fps | 96.1% |
| Accurate 2495 | 24.4 gr | 86% | 28,471 psi | 69% | 2785 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,847 psi | 68% | 2785 fps | 97.6% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,591 psi | 82% | 2904 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,873 psi | 58% | 1844 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 24.1 gr | 86% | 32,503 psi | 79% | 2933 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,004 psi | 59% | 1893 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,708 psi | 85% | 2848 fps | 95.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,969 psi | 85% | 2861 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,547 psi | 82% | 2825 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,109 psi | 71% | 2710 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | 23 gr | 84% | 27,659 psi | 67% | 2749 fps | 95% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 12 powders for .219 Donaldson Wasp loaded with the .224 | 55gr | CamPro FMJ SBT. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,054 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,060 fps to 3,054 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 12 of the 12 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (283 MPa), the top charges use 79–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 55.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:11.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14 reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. IMR 3031, Vihtavuori N135, Accurate 2495 rank at the top here: for .219 Donaldson Wasp with the .224 | 55gr | CamPro FMJ SBT they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.