Learn more about the brands at these websites www.Hodgdon.com, www.IMRPowder.com, www.WWPowder.com or www.GoexPowder.com and connect with the Hodgdon brand on Facebook or YouTube. Phillip has attended all follow-on formal Scout Sniper courses, having graduated with honors and recognized as High Shooter from all. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. You can find Ryan on Shooting Gallery on The Outdoor Channel, and Realtree.com. Odin sent Valkyries to battlefields to choose those who were worthy to go to an afterlife in his magnificent palace called Valhalla. Handloaders are fortunate to have highly credible, scientifically developed, pressure-tested load data. Soon, Zach was shooting skeet and fell in love with the sport. As noted, Ball-C(2), H414, and IMR 8208 XBR were also standouts. Looking for reloading data that is not in our reloading manual or listed below? Its explosive expansion provides a violent energy release on impact for quick kills on varmints and predators. In addition, just out is a new match load from Hornady. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Hodgdon offers lots of powders suitable for the 224 Valkyrie, including CFE 223 and the IMR Enduron series, all known for limiting jacket fouling. Nevertheless, four bullets had to be seated considerably deeper to avoid sticking a bullet in the barrel throat: the Barnes 70-grain TSX BT, Hornady 70-grain GMX, Speer 70-grain JSP, and Swift 75-grain Scirocco II. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. The new 224 Valkyrie has spawned the development of .22-caliber bullets of weights unheard of only a few years ago. One is hard pressed to find a nicer person. They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA shells for practice or matches. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM). Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. Apr 6, 2019 #10 S SJB358 Ballistician Dec 24, 2006 31,447 876 Dwh7271":3sm7a3c4 said: I really like the cartridge. Even though the 224 Valkyrie is hot off the press, excellent cases are already available from Federal and Starline. It will fit comfortably in AR-15 rifles, although Federal points out it is also extremely effective in bolt actions. Ben Voss FN Product Manager talks about the new FN SCAR 15P ultra-compact rifle-caliber pistol at SHOT Show 2023. Former lead pilot of the Blue Angels John Foley has reached been in contact along with Remington Mcbee and several others. When Wyatts not hunting or fishing he loves competing in rodeos and roping off of his horse, General. Its a great example of optimism. 224 Valkyrie. Revic Optics BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder: Review, 5 Best Red-Dot Optics for SIG Sauer P365X & XL Pistols, Wilson Combat SFX9 5-Inch Solid Frame 9mm Pistol: First Look, .224 Valkyrie Small Precision Rifle Cartridge: Everything You Need to Know, Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Optic-Ready Autoloading Shotgun: First Look. . Well never sacrifice quality for cost. He also placed second in the World Elk Calling competition. Extraction then became challenging. It is made by necking up the .22 Nosler case, setting the shoulder back and shortening the overall case length from 1.750 inches to 1.600 inches. Ten new, unprimed Starline brass showed a weight deviation of just one grain. The 77-grain Tipped MatchKing averaged 0.98 inch for all loads; the 80-grain MatchKing averaged 0.89 inch; and the 90-grain MatchKing averaged 1.04 inches. After trimming to length, chamfer and deburr case mouths. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. In fact, Jake has compiled more wins than any other Shooter in the United States at national level Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League events during that span. 19. For example, Federals 224 Valkyrie factory ammo is loaded with the new Sierra 90-grain MatchKing. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. A Luth-AR buttstock with adjustable LOP and comb height and 15-inch M-Lok forend were added. However, Federals designers submitted the .224 Valkyrie to SAAMI the governing body that approves and publishes standardized cartridge specs with a twist rate of 1 turn in 7 inches. We use cookies to make your experience better. Federal lists four factory loads for the 224 Valkyrie: a varmint load with the Nosler 60-grain Ballistic Tip; an American Eagle 75-grain TMJ load for inexpensive blasting; a Gold Medal Match load that shoots the sleek Sierra 90-grain MatchKing; and a Fusion 90-grain softpoint load for hunters. All of them are asking their parents for shotshell presses now. Not only does the .224 Valkyrie fit comfortably in a sleek, standard-size AR-15, it was alleged to push super-aerodynamic, 90-grain Sierra MatchKing projectiles so effectively that they would remain supersonic all the way to 1,300 yards (in standardized, sea-level atmospheric conditions), making the .224 Valkyrie a legitimate three-quarter-mile cartridge from a 24-inch barrel. This means that the 224 Valkyrie is too wide to fit in standard 5.56 NATO magazines for the AR-15, and 6.8 SPC mags will need to be use for 224 Valkyrie. has a 23-degree shoulder) begins at 1.389", as opposed to the .223 Remington's 1.438". Zach started attending national shoots in 2018, including Junior Worlds, Junior Olympics Nationals, and USAYESS Nationals. Thats important for high-volume shooting. I have shot benchrest, F-Class, PRS, ELR, NRL hunter, and field matches. In 2015, Ryan and Dianna traveled to over 36 events across the world, including Italy and New Zealand. Alliant Powders has just released load data for the .224 Valkyrie developed with the 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet and the 90-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet and four of their powders. Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. While I havent tried them, Hodgdons manual lists H414, BL-C(2) and H4895 as providing excellent velocities with bullets in the heavier ranges, and Varget and IMR 8208 XBR for lighter projectiles. Sierra Bullets 224 Valkyrie Load Data Posted on March 13, 2018 by Sierra Bullets Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24" Twist: 1-8'' Case: Starline Brass for bullets 52-63 grain and Federal Premium for bullets 69-95 grains Trim-to Length: 1.590'' Primer: Winchester WSR Like many cartridges, .224 Valkyrie started as an attempt to make the AR-15 a more versatile and longer range platform. 23.5 gr. Reviews can only be submitted while being logged in. I had 2 of this load leftover and allowed an older gentleman at the range try out my Valkyrie since he was interested in it. Thanks for the other responses. IMR 4166, IMR 4451, IMR 4895, IMR 4350, Superformance, and LEVERevolution shot okay but lagged in the accuracy department. The .224 Valkyrie (5.641 mm) [5] cartridge is a .22 caliber (5.6 mm) rimless bottlenecked intermediate rifle cartridge, developed by Federal Premium Ammunition to rival the performance of the .22 Nosler, while still being compatible with modern sporting rifles (MSRs). Obviously this isnt usually a manipulatable option like barrel length is, but if you live high, even a shorter-barreled rifle has a lot of reach. The heaviest Nosler factory load is its 85-grain RDF hollowpoint, whereas Federal offers two 90-grain Valkyrie loads: Fusion MSR 90-grain spitzer boattail and 90-grain Sierra MatchKing. Not something you want to experience. For us, excellence is not negotiable. Classic Hunter Elite Hunter 338 Caliber 6.5mm: 6.5 Creedmoor 260 Remington 6.5 x 55mm Swedish Mauser 6.5-284 Norma 26 Nosler 270 Caliber: 270 Winchester The best group was .80 moa with a 77 Sierra tipped matchking. Give a Gift After taking up competitive shooting in 2016, she, won the Precision Rifle Series Production division in 2017 with her Savage Stealth. Let me define; if buying a box of xyz bullets I also buy xyz's manual. A large portion of the Valkyries mass appeal is in fast rifling twist rates in the neighborhood of 1:7, allowing the use of heavy-for-caliber bullets, though standard 55-grain bullets are certainly compatible. This spherical propellant yields top velocities in many cartridges such as the 204 Ruger, 223 Remington/5.56mm NATO, 22-250 Remington and the 308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO, plus many, many more. 30 thou in is going to raise pressure, maybe a lot. We use cookies to make your experience better. Snake River PRS club has become his pride and joy with a dedication to growing the sport by recruiting and supporting new and youth shooters. Any thoughts? Since opening GA Precision, George has been building some of the finest precision bolt guns and custom rifles. 220 swift 221 remington fireball 222 remington 222 remington magnum 223 remington 223 wssm 224 valkyrie 5.56 nato 10.5 barrel 5.56 nato 14.5 barrel 5.56 nato 16.5 barrel 5.56 nato 20 barrel 224 weatherby magnum . From their home in Montana, Shoot Straight with Chad & Marsha follows Chad, Marsha and their two boys-Walker and Wyatt-across the world in hunting adventures. Load Data / Description. The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. "Shooting heavier bullets, in an AR-platform rifle, that maintain supersonic speeds beyond 1,300 yards has captured the interest of shooters and handloaders everywhere. That way, you can opt for long-range projectiles that stabilize perfectly and provide long-distance-appropriate accuracy in your rifle. This time it was Federal's turn to try their hand at it. It is developed to mimic the long-range ballistics of the popular 6.5 Creedmoor, but in a smaller package, with the attendant reduction in recoil and implementation costs. The desire to know, when, how, and if he should take these shots along with an unquenched thirst for competition, lead Brian to shoot precision rifle events. 300 Ruger Compact Magnum. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR Interestingly, the AR Comp load was 21.9 Grains. I should point out that this type of testing often reveals large differences, so this indicates to me that Hodgdon doesnt inject a bunch of blue sky into its data. For a semiauto .224 Valkyrie, however, several extra steps are called for. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zachs reloads. For bolt-action rifles, you can opt to seat bullets out to kiss the rifling leade, which helps center up the cartridge in the chamber and gives the projectile a perfectly straight start into the bore. Jaclyn has also taken up Extreme Long Range matches, including King of Two Miles in New Mexico, where she placed 14th out of 80 invited competitors. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. This is where the 224 Valkyrie comes in. To achieve a modicum of versatility, the rifling twist could not be 1:6 or faster it had to be 1:7 or slower. With bullets in the heavy range, youll find that youll often load to max length. After starting a life and career in Tulsa, she pursued barrel racing until she found 3-Gun in 2009. If, however, ringing steel at 600 or 800 yards makes you happy as a rodeo clown, an 18- or 20-inch tube works great. I think thats about right with the .224 Valkyrie.