var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); 0000056500 00000 n We expect some bolt-action PRS shooters might adopt the .224 Valkyrie. /wp-content/uploads/2017/12/winchester-logo-redv2.png. : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. 0000098105 00000 n America's favorite platform, the AR-15, reigns supreme in many applications. You need a 6.8 SPC mag for this. Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, Savage Model 110 Timberline 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Full Review. 0000100071 00000 n Why? Im waiting on my first Army retirement check too come in. According to Sierra, the ogive on the 95 SMK is 0.661 nominal. For this report, I first did some metrics on a sample of 50 new Starline .224 Valkyrie cases. Powerhouse .224 Valkyrie Features The cartridge case is arguably the best .224-caliber, AR-compatible design ever engineered. 0000009486 00000 n Give a Gift Hodgdon Powder Company has announced the launch of reloading data for the new .224 Valkyrie, now available on the company's Reloading Data Center website.. The .224-inch diameter bullet has always been readily available in a variety of configurations for a variety of tasks and is a favorite because of its low recoil,so many manufacturers were focused on making an AR-15-sized round to accommodate heavier bullets in this caliber. If youre considering a .224 Valkyrie, youre in luck Sierra Bullets has just released comprehensive LOAD DATA for this new cartridge. The results are shown below. The .224 Valkyrie operates at its best with sleek, high-ballistic-coefficient (BC) bullets weighing up to 90 grains to achieve optimal, long-range ballistic performance. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Subscriber Services. Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. In the future, I may do some work with one to seewhat the best-possible accuracy and range can be had out of this cartridge.Only time will tell what our 224 Valkyrie handloads will do. My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. DISCLAIMER: All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. Powder: CFE 223 (Hodgdon) Primer: FED 205m Case: FED Trim Length: 1.590" C.O.L. So far both bullets perform well. Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. All Rights Reserved. The .224 Valkyrie was created to provide optimal long-range performance, and matching factory-load ballistics with handloads is relatively easy. %PDF-1.3 % Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. High-velocity rounds generate more heat, and this addition might mean the difference between taking that extra shot or sitting out. 88 gr ELD Match able to engage . Values in green indicate MAXIMUM loads use CAUTION. If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. August 16, 2018 By G&A Online Editors. 0000050046 00000 n Starline Brass is well known for its large selection of pistol cases, and now offers over 40 rifle cases. Although chilly, we weren't discouraged, as the early hours brought calm to the usual windy conditions on this particular range. Location. IHFarmer07 Gunny Sergeant. Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. I selected 50 new, unfired Starline .224 Valkyrie cases, and measured their lengths with a digital caliber to 0.0005 inch, weights with an RCBS Charge Master 1500 electronic scale to 0.1 grain, and neck-wall thickness with a Hornady digital caliper to .0005 inch. While new load data will continue to be updated on Hodgdons Reloading Data Center, this new 224 Valkyriedata is available immediately at www.HodgdonReloading.com. The .223 is limited by powder capacity, but not the usual 7- to 9-inch twists. Check out this chart from Federal showing comparative recoil levels: * All the following powders were tested, but not all for each bullet weight: Accurate 2520, Accurate XMR 2495, Accurate 4064, Hodgdon AR Comp, Hodgdon Benchmark, Hodgdon CFE 223, Hodgdon H335, Hodgdon H380, Hodgdon H4895, Hodgdon Varget, IMR 4064, IMR 4166, IMR 8208 XBR, Power Pro 2000 MR, Power Pro Varmint, Ramshot Big Game, Ramshot TAC, Reloder 10X, Reloder 15, Reloder 17, Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 760. This data is available for 80 different loads featuring 50- to 90-grain bullet options (from Hornady, Nosler, Federal, Swift and Sierra) and powders from Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester. I still had to use the RCBS Trim Mate crimp remover so the primers could be properly seated later without damage. 0000019414 00000 n Bullet: Berger 22 Caliber 80.5 Grain Fullbore Target. I am beginning to work up a load for my valkyrie bolt gun. This was the powder for our heavy target load. CFE-223: Subscribe: 2662: Remarks: COAL (inches): 2.140; 5-shot 100-yard group (inches): 1.75 77: Nosler Custom Competition: Hodgdon: Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. Shown below is Sierras load data for bullet weights from 77 grains to 90 grains. The .224 Valkyrie has a lot of potential and an interesting background. Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. What seating depth is actually doingactual node or just pass/fail? Hornady takes the 224 Valkyrie to new heights! 0000098366 00000 n Round two, here we go. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. Primer pockets were snug, but not too tightno crushed primer pellets in these cases. Keep up-to-date on new products, But IMR-8208XBR did very well with varmint-weight bullets. Both have 22-inch barrrels, and 6.5-inch twists.2. Is this the kind of information anyone here is interested in? We show you how. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. I have been through the wringer on a few different load developments, but this one really had us thrown for a loop. Federal's .224 Valkyrie was designed to fit, feed, and fire in the popular AR-15 platform. JavaScript is disabled. I shot three, five-shot groups with each load in each rifle from my indoor shooting building. We installed this drop-in trigger in minutes right at the bench and were just about ready to go.We rested our build on a Champion V-Bag in the front and a Champion Wedge Bag in the rear. Varget 24.3 was a 1+- moa, 24.8 opened it up to 1.5. What powder are you getting the best results with 224 Valkyrie? Starline Brass and the author accept no responsibility for use of the data in this article. The author uses C Products Defense magazines as they. I just thought it might be helpful to some even though everyone has a different setup. : 40,800 49,900 Hodgdon C 50 gr BK (Sierra) 0.224" Powder: H335 (Hodgdon) Primer: FED 205m Case: FED Trim Length: 1.590" C.O.L. Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Whatever works for you. Minuteman. At 26.9 grains of CFE223, the author found his best load with the 60-grain V-Max. 0000030592 00000 n Can you find a barrel for a 22-250 with an 8 inch twist? 0000035495 00000 n I set about acquiring an AR-style and a bolt-action rifle chambered for the new cartridge so that I could work up some handloads. Here is Rowland's account of how he developed a .223 Rem load. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Also on the list wasCFE 223. | CFE 223 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. 0000022446 00000 n With the 90 to 95 grain bullets, the little Valkyrie can give 6mm match cartridges a real run for their money offering similar ballistics with less recoil. What It Is Not. I was able to duplicate factory velocities without any problems; however, I have no way of measuring pressures, so use the data cautiously, i.e., reduce start loads at least 5 percent. The Sierra 77-grain Tipped MatchKing over 27.0 grains of CFE 223 registered 2,933 fps and averaged a tidy .77 inch. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. 7 80 Most critically, case length (base to mouth) is short enough to allow loading super-sleek, high-BC bullets with long, fine-entry ogives. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. For more details (with data charts), read Jeremy's FULL STORY on Sierra Bullets Blog. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. 0000030957 00000 n The RL15 sucked at 25.4 with 3 moa, the upped charge at 25.9 grouped it at around 1 moa+-. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. Gonna put the results in the 2nd post. Loading every possible safe charge in three-grain increments only meant either 7 or 11 different loads for each powder/bullet combination.Our first range day brought us some cold and damp weather typical of a Northeastern winter. In my testing, both rifles were usually accurate with 88- and 90-grain handloads, but each was somewhat sporadic. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. At more than 3,000 fps, this is sure to send a prairie dog flying off a mound. As an example, the 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced in 2008, and is indeed a terrific cartridgeflat shooting, efficient, and super accurate. The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges. The rest of the process typified reloading any other bottlenecked rifle case. .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day, Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1. 0000022377 00000 n 0000098223 00000 n Shaw booth at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show, a company known for its world-class, bolt-action rifle barrels. For this review, I borrowed two additional rifles that are prototypes from a major American manufacturer. I decided to rebarrel two of my guns, and Lothar-Walther USA provided two stainless-steel barrels chambered for the new round. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. The .224 Valkyrie is indeed a high-tech, purpose-designed cartridge, and the handloads I tested in Starline cases delivered excellent performance with a wide range of components. These features include a longer neck, a shoulder thats pushed back a bit, and rifle chambers with longer throats. The average weight of the sample cases was 115.1 grains, with an ES of 2.5 grains, and an SD of .7198 grain. 0000101036 00000 n The .224 Valkyrie enters a crowded field of established cartridges (from left): .223 Remington, 22 Nosler, .224 Valkyrie, 6.8 Remington SPC, 6.5 Grendel, and 22-250 Remington. hb``e`` 0000035008 00000 n However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. (function() { 0000099099 00000 n I think the round has tremendous potential, but if it is to be the be-all, end-all cartridge with heavyweight .22-caliber bullets, more moderately-priced rifles, like the bolt guns I used, need to enter the marketplace. If you own an AR, youve probably heard of the hot, new .224 Valkyrie cartridge. The dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. 0000042952 00000 n The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. .224 Valkyrie reloading data with 160 loads. 0000049698 00000 n These are excellent bullets, but these lighter bullets are a few bubbles off the .224 Valkyries heavy bullet paradigm. Then chamfer the inside of the case mouth, and theyre ready to load. Picking the rifle up after this development, I quickly realized how valuable it would be at slinging V-Max bullets at prairie dogs and groundhogs. 0000002213 00000 n Reduced recoil. And since I would be reloading several hundred rounds, I decided to use a spray lubricant to speed up the process. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. The author was able to meter each throw to within 0.1 of a grain. Some writers have described the Valkyrie as a scaled down Creedmoor. However, the Valkyrie case is derived from a slightly shortened 6.8 SPC case, necked-down to .22 caliber. Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. HW[o7~_ D This prep is carefully described on a card supplied by Starline in their packages. With velocities north of 3,000 fps, this was a natural choice, as copper fouling is guaranteed at those speeds. Plus, Valkyrie chamber specs are carefully matched in rifle chambers to enhance accuracy potential. There are thinner walled steel mags available that will accept 2.290-2.300 . 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 22-250 REMINGTON (NEW) 22 HORNET.243. This data is available for 80 different loads featuring 50- to 90-grain bullet options (from Hornady, Nosler, Federal, Swift and Sierra) and powders from Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester . A faster barrel will certainly help. The new brass is available from Starlines network of dealers in pre-packaged bags of 250, 500, or 1,000 or Factory Direct online at www.starlinebrass.com.