Demonstrating a solid commitment to a successful debut of the new cartridge, Federal introduced four different factory loads with the Nosler 60-grain Ballistic Tip, American Eagle 75-grain TMJ, Fusion 90-grain SoftPoint, and Sierra 90-grain MatchKing. The new round, the .224 Valkyrie has had a few starts and fits in its birthing, but it finally seems to be flying high, like its namesake. Jul 13, 2012 1,535 581 33 . Uniform components are very important for accurate handloads, and Starline cases demonstrated their quality, both on the range and in their empirical measurements. 0000003136 00000 n
The RL15 sucked at 25.4 with 3 moa, the upped charge at 25.9 grouped it at around 1 moa+-. America's favorite platform, the AR-15, reigns supreme in many applications. I have been an early, yet trepidant, fan of the .224 Valkyrie, and have tested several rifles with many handloads. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. I assume I was responsible for the one dropped shot.) I shot three, five-shot groups with each load in each rifle from my indoor shooting building. 0000042641 00000 n
Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. The Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullets finally gave us some clustering with 23.4 grains of Varget. This bullet/powder combination reached a speed of 2,523 fps, which is OK for our needs. Thanks . 0000101288 00000 n
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The 75-, 77-, 80-, and 90-grain match bullets shot pretty well, too, and would hold up better over longer ranges. 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. 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. Velocities on these were smoking, reaching 3,074 fps out of our relatively short 18.5-inch barrel. 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. Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, Savage Model 110 Timberline 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Full Review. 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). You must log in or register to reply here. The 22-inch, stainless steel barrel includes a medium-contour, 1:7 twist, full-length flutes and is threaded to hold a muzzle brake or suppressor. But do you know how to properly use them? Interesting data. 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. : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. A database of .224 Valkyrie handloads. scope set at 10x.3. While it can accept bullets up to 90 grains in weight, they often need to be seated so long that they cannotfit inside an AR-15 magazine. Looks like we found the problem. .224 Valkyrie vs 6.8 SPC 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. The other is a 22-inch tube that is threaded and profiled to replace the factory barrel of my CZ-USA Model 527 bolt-action rifle thats chambered for the 7.62x39mm. With a slower round that's dropping faster, 25 yards of error in range estimation could be the difference between a hit and a miss with asteeper, rainbow-style trajectory. : 3,285 3,533 Press. While the standard twist for the Valkyrie is 7 inches, both test rifles have 6.5-inch twists to see if a little extra spin improves accuracy. I set a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5x 42mm scope in Precision Hardcore Gear Black Opps 30mm rings for testing. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Varget 24.3 was a 1+- moa, 24.8 opened it up to 1.5. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. v>012`l{nCew 38m
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I have used Starline cases in numerous cartridges for years and have been impressed with their performance and uniformity. CFE-223: Subscribe: 2662: Remarks: COAL (inches): 2.140; 5-shot 100-yard group (inches): 1.75 77: Nosler Custom Competition: Hodgdon: Just a few weeks later, I found myself at the E.R. But the Nolser 55- and 60-grain Ballistic Tips also shot great. In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal pistol with a Holosun EPS Red2 red-dot sight carried in a KSG Armory Lexington IWB holster. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. Nevermind,they made the case length 0.02 shorter than everyone else lists to fit it in. The average accuracy of all loads in Rifle #1 was .82 inch, and all but three loads averaged under an inch. At Hodgdon, weve been researching this cartridge since before its introduction and are excited to release load data for the Valkyrie featuring powders like Hodgdon CFE 223, IMR 8208 XBRand Hodgdon Varget. Hornady, Sierra, Berger, Nosler, and probably other companies offer long, heavy-for-caliber bullets with high ballistic coefficients that buck the wind and are especially designed for long-range accuracy. What It Is Not. 0000101036 00000 n
Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Hodgdon Powder Company announced the launch of load data for the new 224 Valkyrie cartridge, now available on Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center at www.HodgdonReloading.com. And for top quality handloads, they know they need top-notch cases. This prep is carefully described on a card supplied by Starline in their packages. I switched back to applying just a dab of Reddings Imperial case wax to the lower body, and the rate of dented shoulders dropped to just an occasional occurrence. Federal's .224 Valkyrie was designed to fit, feed, and fire in the popular AR-15 platform. A more compact version of the classic Hi Power design. There was no additional work needed to use the AR barrel, and gunsmith John Gallagher performed the needed modifications to the CZ 527. This certainly speeds up the process and allows for the use of progressive reloading presses. No such luck. 0000098105 00000 n
Along with 308. Location. INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD USE WITH CAUTION Ri e Data 224Vea lki yr 30 1.3307.256.256.4031.4207.049.358 .200.422 1.2033 1.600 224Va ek i yrl Ri e . The .224 Valkyrie has spawned a crop of new high-tech bullets that add significantly to the potential of the cartridge, to help it achieve its lofty goals. I obtained several boxes of Federals 90-grain match ammo and a hundred pieces of new, primed brass. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Okay, how about some results? 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. 0000002920 00000 n
With Sierra's remarkable new 95-grain MatchKing, this gives the little . Hornady's match-grade 224 Valkyrie load features an 88-grain ELD Match bullet with a polymer tip that, unlike standard polymer-tipped ammo, won't melt in flight at extreme velocities. The correct shellholder is the same as the 6.8 SPC. 0000056500 00000 n
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. HW[o7~_ D Fortunately, I had a stuck-case-remover kit on hand and was able to undo my mistake. Our takeaway for the Valkyrie handloading project is that this is a very viable and interesting round for handloaders. 0000031460 00000 n
I am able to "real world" test at every range from 100-1000 yards so velocity is not important to me. 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. Overall, these are very respectable results for sportier-weight rifles. Reports of similar results here and there have been noted in the online grapevine. 0000098223 00000 n
I know some sort by brass and projectiles to get as consistent as possible, I am just not one of those people. Federal was happy to provide us with the same brass that the company uses in its factory ammunition. I decided to rebarrel two of my guns, and Lothar-Walther USA provided two stainless-steel barrels chambered for the new round. With velocities north of 3,000 fps, this was a natural choice, as copper fouling is guaranteed at those speeds. Those loads have factory-rated muzzle velocities of 3,300 fps, 3,000 fps, 2,700 fps, and 2,700 fps respectively. Sierra's .224 Valkyrie load data covers projectiles from 50 grain all the way up to 95 grains. Available in 1 lb. Upgrading to a premium barrel made all the difference in this test. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. 0000042952 00000 n
At Hodgdon, we've been researching this cartridge since before its introduction and are excited to release load data for the Valkyrie featuring powders like Hodgdon CFE 223, IMR 8208 XBR and Hodgdon Varget. 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. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Established in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon, today, sons JB and Bob have grown Hodgdon Powder Company into the largest US supplier of smokeless, blackpowder and blackpowder substitute propellants. Abbreviations: TSX-BT, Triple Shock-X Boat Tail; GMX, Gilding Metal eXpanding; ELD-M, Extremely Low Drag RDF, Reduced Drag Factro; CC, Custom Competition; BT, Boat Tail; TMK, Tipped MatchKing; SS, Semi Spitzer. To reduce shooter error, we installed a RISE Armament RA-535 APT match-grade trigger, which broke cleanly at just 3 pounds. Federal Premium drove it home with the 224 Valkyrie at the 2018 SHOT Show, and a number of barrel manufacturers quickly started churning out barrels chambered in this overnight success. Also on the list wasCFE 223. 0000015856 00000 n
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|Zbp-Q[ 0 I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. [4] See also [ edit] 5 mm caliber List of AR platform cartridges With a G7 BC of .274, it trumps even the 6.5 mm 123-grain ELD MATCH rounds in wind-beating capability, which only has a G7 BC of .255. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. The average weight of the sample cases was 115.1 grains, with an ES of 2.5 grains, and an SD of .7198 grain. All Rights Reserved. 0000022266 00000 n
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The faster that bullet is moving, the more ground that will cover during this drop. What's the Perfect Trigger Pull Weight for a Hunting Rifle? /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/imr_stickylogo_red.png. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 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. (I fully admit that shooter error is a potential factor.) Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. (Above) Starline brass makes cases for a host of handgun and rifle cartridges, including the new .224 Valkyrie. While theyre not geared to the long-range crowd, they are light enough to be toted over hill and dale by varmint hunters, and theyd sure be a prairie dog or coyotes worst nightmare. I was pleased to learn the company just released its AR-15 barrels, and in the lineup was an 18.5-inch, helical-fluted 224 Valkyrie option. 7 0 obj
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Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Sights on both rifles were Burris 4.5-14x40 A.O. For more details (with data charts), read Jeremy's FULL STORY on Sierra Bullets Blog. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These features allow long, skinny bullets to be seated out further, so they will not intrude into precious powder space. XcPNH) :X?X$?K
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A round that can cover more distance in less time will impact at a similar elevation over a wider range. I still had to use the RCBS Trim Mate crimp remover so the primers could be properly seated later without damage. Weather was good, optic was solid and previously tested on other firearms, shooters were both NRA-certified instructors, but still the gun wouldnt perform.Now Ive had plenty of guns that simply could not achieve any reasonable accuracy with factory ammo, so it didnt stop us from carrying on, and we continued.We went through our loads with the 60-grain V-MAX loaded with CFE 223 and they were just a hair better than our average factory group, acceptable but certainly not handload-level accurate. Uniform case necks are important, and the Starline cases did well in this measurement too. I have tested three .224 Valkyrie rifles, and have been impressed with velocities of heavy-bullet loads, although accuracy can vary a lot. 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At Hodgdon, weve been researching this cartridge since before its introduction and are excited to release load data for the Valkyrie featuring powders like Hodgdon CFE 223, IMR 8208 XBRand Hodgdon Varget. Designed to rival the .22 Nosler while still running well in ARs, the new .224 Valkyrie offers excellent long-range performance when loaded with modern, high-BC bullets. Interestingly, both rifles shot most loads with varmint-weight bullets pretty well. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. I will post future results as I get them. However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. I just thought it might be helpful to some even though everyone has a different setup. Because I was reloading for an autoloader, I chose to full-length size every case to ensure it would function reliably. I've had the pleasure of working with the 300 BLK CFE powder before and even had the opportunity to do a before-and-after comparison with a Lyman Products Borecam, and it was amazing how it actually keeps its promise.Load development was relatively simple, as both of these powders have a narrow range between max and min charges. 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The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. It may not display this or other websites correctly. So much for over spin from the fast twists. Logged. Use load data at your own risk. For the life of us, we couldnt find a factory load that would stay inside of 3 MOA. 0000013501 00000 n
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Hodgdon, the Brand Thats True, is pleased to announce the launch of load data for the new 224 Valkyriecartridge, now available on Hodgdons Reloading Data Center at www.HodgdonReloading.com. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 0000035331 00000 n
Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. 80.5's still have some possibilities with small changes. To this day, it is still my go-to service rifle loading for reduced course matches. And since I would be reloading several hundred rounds, I decided to use a spray lubricant to speed up the process. 0000015504 00000 n
Using bullets from Sierra BlitzKing, Nosler Boat Tail, Swift Scirocco, Sierra Tipped MatchKing, Hornady ELD-Match, Sierra HPBT, Federal Fusion. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester and Goex brands. The new round's maximum case length is 1.600 inches, as compared to the 6.8's case length of 1.686 inches. This is my favorite powder for .223 Rem & 224 Valkyrie. Necks were of uniform thickness, and cases didnt lengthen much at all over the testing program. Why? Im a bit confused by your statement you do dont care about velocity only accuracy. 0000006404 00000 n
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Learn more and buy today. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. : 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. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. 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.. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. Being that the case body is much wider in diameter, the powder column settles much lower now, allowing the bullet to be seated deep enough to function in a standard AR-15 magazine.The result was a gun that shoots as soft as a 5.56 NATO, gets to the target quicker and has a better ballistics coefficient than most 6 mm and even 6.5 mm ELD projectiles!The ammo junkie in me hears about this new cartridge and its factory loadings and immediately thinks "I can make this better." Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. I don't believe the 22 nosler can handle the high BC bullets like the 90g SMK. (Above) Case-neck thickness was checked with a ball micrometer and found little variance. Almost 100fps faster to. Values in green indicate MAXIMUM loads use CAUTION. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. I measured the neck thickness at five points around the neck with an RCBS ball micrometer and averaged the results for each case for its measurement. The resulting average neck thickness of all 50 cases was .0139 inch, with an extreme spread of .0014 inch. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester and Goex brands. 0000048231 00000 n
Here's the specifics for this load: (this is a MAX load) Case: New Starline 224 Valkyrie Cases. However, while Eugene Stoner got it right in 1959, the one thing that the AR-15 always lacked was range. The dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. 0000002213 00000 n
: 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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. My intent is to provide basic reloading information for a specific barrel length and type without providing information overload. My power charges were like those that have performed well for me in other .224 Valkyrie rifles. 0000043396 00000 n
Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. Buy CFE 223 copper fouling eraser directly from Hodgdon. The best groups were turned in by the Barnes 70-grain TS-X BT, Nosler 60-grain Ballistic Tip and 70-grain RDF, and the Sierra 65-grain Semi Spitzer. Montrose, CO. Apr 4, 2022. Federal spent considerable time and energy developing a smaller cartridge to duplicate (and even improve upon) the Creedmoors impressive ballistics. Bullets from other manufacturers may not produce . 0000050046 00000 n
2520 was solid with both 25.8 and 26.3 both yeilding around 1 moa. 0000035008 00000 n
If you own an AR, youve probably heard of the hot, new .224 Valkyrie cartridge. Bullet: Berger 22 Caliber 80.5 Grain Fullbore Target. 88 gr ELD Match able to engage . Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. A lot of recent cartridge and rifle development has been geared to long-range shooting. (Of course, what is considered long range means different things to different shooters).