For more details (with data charts), read Jeremy's FULL STORY on Sierra Bullets Blog. This data is available for 80 different loads, featuring 50- to 90-grain bullet options (from Hornady, Nosler, Federal, Swift and Sierra . Reaching a speed where the round will staystabilized past 800 yards is a challenge. For more about the new round, see Steve Gashs full-length review beginning on page 56 of this issue of Shooting Times. I am able to "real world" test at every range from 100-1000 yards so velocity is not important to me. Valkyries rode to war on horses wearing shields and helmets; some even flew through the air. 0000087166 00000 n
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. A Luth-AR buttstock with adjustable LOP and comb height and 15-inch M-Lok forend were added. When it comes to shooting known-distance targets, speed is not an issue. .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. 0000097257 00000 n
I prepped a bunch of new Starline cases, and prepared 28 different handloads, 14 for each rifle, using a wide variety of powders and bullets. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Berger also offers several suitable, high-BC target bullets. Oden sent Valkyries to the battlefields to choose one half of the slain who were worthy to go in his afterlife to a magnificent palace in Asgard called Valhalla (hall of the slain). Powder: 26.6 grains Hodgdon CFE-223. 0000002920 00000 n
Starline suggests doing this by either resizing (with regular case lube on the outside of the case) or running the case neck over the expander ball. 0000009347 00000 n
It meters good and gives good velocity, if I was cranking out hundreds of rounds of AR type blaster ammo I wouldn't hesitate to use it. The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. I tried a slew of powders, but heres the bottom lineHodgdons CFE 223 was the hands down winner in both rifles. 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. 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. The author uses C Products Defense magazines as they. Buy CFE 223 copper fouling eraser directly from Hodgdon. 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. 0000097518 00000 n
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The .224 Valkyrie has a lot of potential and an interesting background. 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. 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC: Which is Better? After a quick swap, we headed back to the range and duplicated our test parameters. SPF Bighorn .223 Wylde barreled action $1500. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. 0000022446 00000 n
This is where ballistic coefficient is king. In addition, Hornady has its exceptional new ELD Match bullet in an 88-grain version, both in loaded ammo and as a component. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);
Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. Toggle menu . Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. Download Sierras Full 4-page PDF to view all the data, including load information for Sierras new 95gr .224-caliber MatchKing with claimed 0.600 G1 BC. Values in green indicate MAXIMUM loads use CAUTION. I just thought it might be helpful to some even though everyone has a different setup. A recent addition is the new .224 Valkyrie, developed by Federal as a low-recoil round for long-range shooting. Logged. 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. I have used Starline cases in numerous cartridges for years and have been impressed with their performance and uniformity. This removes the lube and rounds out any dings that can occur in bulk-packed brass. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. To this day, it is still my go-to service rifle loading for reduced course matches. This was the powder for our heavy target load. 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, says Ron Reiber, Hodgdon product manager and ballistician. 0000030957 00000 n
If youre considering a .224 Valkyrie, youre in luck Sierra Bullets has just released comprehensive LOAD DATA for this new cartridge. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. Why? They were easy to decap while resizing, but you must remove the crimp before you can reprime them. 0000008463 00000 n
As far as potential uses go, outside of target-shooting, I personally wouldn't use a light bullet for deer-sized game, but people certainly have done it over the years, and the 224 Valkyrie would indeed make a clean kill with good shot placement. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. 0000042357 00000 n
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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. 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. v>012`l{nCew 38m
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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. Shown below is Sierras load data for bullet weights from 77 grains to 90 grains. 0000006041 00000 n
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I will also not post information on how the planets were aligned with the Sun or the color of my briefs at the time of shooting. One case had an ES of 0.000 no variation. Amp up your AK with these exciting accessories. I know some sort by brass and projectiles to get as consistent as possible, I am just not one of those people. 0000015504 00000 n
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. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. >V
(`f` Sierra's .224 Valkyrie load data covers projectiles from 50 grain all the way up to 95 grains. (Above) Starline brass makes cases for a host of handgun and rifle cartridges, including the new .224 Valkyrie. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) trends and tips from the leader in reloading. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Looks nearly identical to the .223 Ackley Improved. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. 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. Overall, these are very respectable results for sportier-weight rifles. This prep is carefully described on a card supplied by Starline in their packages. They loaded smoothly and held up well over many reloads. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Keep up-to-date on new products, Starline Brass and the author accept no responsibility for use of the data in this article. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The .223 is limited by powder capacity, but not the usual 7- to 9-inch twists. Varget 24.3 was a 1+- moa, 24.8 opened it up to 1.5. I acquired a set of Redding competition dies that includes both full-length-sizing and neck-sizing dies and a micrometer-adjustment seating die. 4 . Almost 100fps faster to. Lol! At this point, Chris and I scratched our heads and sent the 88-grain loads downrange to see just how far the rabbit hole went. 0000011356 00000 n
For this review, I borrowed two additional rifles that are prototypes from a major American manufacturer. Location. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. These are all shown in Table 2. IHFarmer07 Gunny Sergeant. 0000003057 00000 n
I still had to use the RCBS Trim Mate crimp remover so the primers could be properly seated later without damage. The Sierra 77-grain Tipped MatchKing over 27.0 grains of CFE 223 registered 2,933 fps and averaged a tidy .77 inch. 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." Sierra has published loads for a broad range of bullet weights from 52 grains all the way up to 95 grains. Fortunately, I had a stuck-case-remover kit on hand and was able to undo my mistake. Using bullets from Nosler Varmageddon, Speer Gold Dot, Nosler Custom Competition, Hornady ELD-Match, Berger VLD Target. Significantly, after firing and resizing, the Starline cases lengthened only a smidgenanother bonus. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. 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. This allows you to load the longest, heaviest .224-caliber bullets and still feed reliably from an AR15-type magazine. Nevermind,they made the case length 0.02 shorter than everyone else lists to fit it in. 0000100751 00000 n
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A database of .224 Valkyrie handloads. 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. Full Member. A new Starline .224 Valkyrie case head. First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes Explained: Which is Best? While new load data will continue to be updated, there is currently data for 80 different loads with bullet weights ranging from 50 to 90 grains from Federal, Hornady, Nosler, Sierra and Swift, and powders from Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester. 0000042641 00000 n
A round that can cover more distance in less time will impact at a similar elevation over a wider range. So far both bullets perform well. 0000030982 00000 n
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. Turning it over to the target side of things; the 88-grain ELD MATCH bullet will indeed stabilize in a 1:7-inch twist barrel, but I now understand the need for the new 1:6.5-inch twist barrels that are hitting the market, as of this writing. The powder measures very well and consistently. 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. Can you find a barrel for a 22-250 with an 8 inch twist? 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. Benelli Lupo Bolt-Action Rifle Line Expanded with New Chamberings, 11 Top Hunting Rifles Chambered in .350 Legend, Top 10 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Savage Impulse Big Game Straight-Pull Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, Mossberg Patriot Long-Range Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, Kimber Hunter Pro Desolve Blak - A Lightweight Heavy Hitter, Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Stainless Takedown Lever Rifle, Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC Rifle Review, Review: Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, RCBS ChargeMaster Lite Review: Not 'Lite' on Ability, Remington Model Seven SS HS Bolt-Action Rifle Review. I have tested three .224 Valkyrie rifles, and have been impressed with velocities of heavy-bullet loads, although accuracy can vary a lot. Minuteman. Guys on the facebook page "Valkyrie Ascending Reloading" have convinced me to switch from . My intent is to provide basic reloading information for a specific barrel length and type without providing information overload. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. : 3,213 3,480 Press. Upgrading to a premium barrel made all the difference in this test. I used primers common to reloaders of similar sized cases, i.e., Federal No. (Ret.) The recent introduction of the Federal Premium 224 Valkyrie, reviewed here by Shooting Illustrated's Ammo editor, aimed at solving this shortcoming, so we decided to see what kind of capabilities could be had with this new round.A number of cartridges have been designed with the idea of getting more effective range from an AR-15-sized cartridge. : 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. 0000015856 00000 n
by Jeremy Rowland, Reloading Podcast My oldest daughter has been to several matches with me, and has even competed in several, using her .243. Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). It may not display this or other websites correctly. The average weight of the sample cases was 115.1 grains, with an ES of 2.5 grains, and an SD of .7198 grain. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']);
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Will test again with incremental loads) 300 = 1.56 (A 4 shot group level at 1.09". Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges.