Weighing a sample, we found them to be exceptionally consistent with just a weight variance of +/- 1 grain from the median weight of 114 grains. : 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. 0000049698 00000 n We began zeroing and immediately realized something was off. The .224 Valkyrie has a lot of potential and an interesting background. Okay, how about some results? 0000042977 00000 n In my testing, both rifles were usually accurate with 88- and 90-grain handloads, but each was somewhat sporadic. Whether such an arm would crowd out the .223 or 22-250 Remingtons is a question that can be only answered in the marketplace. To this day, it is still my go-to service rifle loading for reduced course matches. This substance is a mild lubricant that should be removed from the inside of the case necks before loading. - Ron Reiber, Hodgdon Product Manager and Ballistician. Im waiting on my first Army retirement check too come in. %PDF-1.3 % 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. SPF Bighorn .223 Wylde barreled action $1500. 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. 0000035033 00000 n The only problem with this solution was the limitations of 5.56 NATO case itself. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. Here is Rowland's account of how he developed a .223 Rem load. SAFETY DATA SHEET GET RELOADING DATA The 75-, 77-, 80-, and 90-grain match bullets shot pretty well, too, and would hold up better over longer ranges. The good ones are the aforementioned steel from PRI. 0000030957 00000 n The .224 valkyrie should be a better choice with heavier bullets since it is shorter and will allow longer OAL with the longer bullets. Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Of all of the propellants I tried, several Alliant choices performed well, as did Hodgdon and IMR selections. : 3,285 3,533 Press. However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. Powerhouse .224 Valkyrie Features The cartridge case is arguably the best .224-caliber, AR-compatible design ever engineered. Our test rifle consisted of a basic 20-inch 1:7-inch twist barrel with an M-Lok free-float rail. (function() { This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. 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. I acquired a set of Redding competition dies that includes both full-length-sizing and neck-sizing dies and a micrometer-adjustment seating die. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! 22 PPC does better on performance. The development of the name of this cartridge is no less interesting that the design of the case itself. 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. 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. 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. While new load data will continue to be updated on Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center, the new 224 Valkyrie data is available at www.HodgdonReloading.com. Location. Use load data at your own risk. Nevermind,they made the case length 0.02 shorter than everyone else lists to fit it in. This offers super-sonic velocities at ranges greater than the .223 Remington and the 6.5 Grendel can achieve at magazine length. 0000098734 00000 n 0000050046 00000 n The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. Rifle #1 has a standard SAAMI-spec throat, but the throat on Rifle #2 is cut a little shorter so that it provides a .010-inch bullet jump for the Sierra 90-grain MK factory ammo. This certainly speeds up the process and allows for the use of progressive reloading presses. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. But do you know how to properly use them? (Above) Starline brass makes cases for a host of handgun and rifle cartridges, including the new .224 Valkyrie. HW[o7~_ D To reduce shooter error, we installed a RISE Armament RA-535 APT match-grade trigger, which broke cleanly at just 3 pounds. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. The 22-250 has plenty of powder capacity, but its standard 14-inch twist pretty much rules out heavy bullets. I have been an early, yet trepidant, fan of the .224 Valkyrie, and have tested several rifles with many handloads. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. Shown below is Sierras load data for bullet weights from 77 grains to 90 grains. Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. 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. >V (`f` This bullet/powder combination reached a speed of 2,523 fps, which is OK for our needs. Give a Gift The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges. 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 are using an out of date browser. Running the numbers through Hornady's mobile app, we were pleased to find that this loading would only experience 9.1 inches of drop between 200 and 300 yards. Firing was done off of a Caldwell DFT Lead Sled rest from a shooting building at an elevation of 950 feet MSL.4. I repeatedly experienced lube dents in most of the first batch of cases I resized. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. In addition to this, powder capacity is sacrificed to accommodate the long bullet, which reduces velocity. 0000034585 00000 n 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. "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. (The other half went to Flkvangr, the afterlife of the goddess Freyja.) Valkyries rode to war on horses wearing shields and helmets; some even flew through the air. Montrose, CO. Apr 4, 2022. I routinely use RCBS and Lyman powered case-prep tools and their primer pocket uniform accessories to clean every pocket when reloading a batch of ammo. 7 80 0000098366 00000 n The dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. 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. Looking it over, we found a dozen different powders that we can load with, and staring at me were two of my favorites. 85 Nosler RDF with 24.2 grains CFE-223: 200 = 1.52 200 = 1.68 (Both groups show promise. Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? What It Is Not. All Rights Reserved. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. For. Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. Reaching a speed where the round will staystabilized past 800 yards is a challenge. The Sierra 77-grain Tipped MatchKing over 27.0 grains of CFE 223 registered 2,933 fps and averaged a tidy .77 inch. Give a Gift I hoped performing that step would also fully prep the Hornady once-fired primer pockets. The maximum length of the Valkyrie case is listed by SAAMI as 1.600 inches. Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. Note the uniform primer pocket and flash hole. Guys on the facebook page "Valkyrie Ascending Reloading" have convinced me to switch from . Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. var _gaq = _gaq || []; 0000047766 00000 n This data is available for 80 different loads, featuring 50- to 90-grain bullet options (from Hornady, Nosler, Federal, Swift and Sierra . 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. 0000035495 00000 n 0000097813 00000 n 0000101036 00000 n My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. A very economical American Eagle load with a 75-grain FMJ bullet is available for blasting ammo, and the varmint hunter is covered with a Nosler 60-grain Ballistic Tip load. They loaded smoothly and held up well over many reloads. I have been through the wringer on a few different load developments, but this one really had us thrown for a loop. The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. .224 Valkyrie reloading data with 160 loads. Even stuffed with a maximum charge of Hodgdon Varget, there is still more than enough room to seat long Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullets into the 224 Valkyrie case. 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. I'll be testing anyway. And since I would be reloading several hundred rounds, I decided to use a spray lubricant to speed up the process. 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. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. Powder: 26.6 grains Hodgdon CFE-223. 0000022266 00000 n 0000022377 00000 n : 3,213 3,480 Press. For this report, I first did some metrics on a sample of 50 new Starline .224 Valkyrie cases. 0000022153 00000 n 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. 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 . 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. trailer <<4FA34A0A29BC45DBA22CD0DCBD951645>]/Prev 114384>> startxref 0 %%EOF 86 0 obj <>stream And, since the Valkyries maximum overall cartridge length is 2.26 inches, it fits comfortably in the ubiquitous AR-15 platforma major plus. Luckily, this was just a few days before SHOT Show 2019, where I would be immersed in a wealth of gun knowledge and industry information. High-velocity rounds generate more heat, and this addition might mean the difference between taking that extra shot or sitting out. Federal Premiums Valkyrie ammo is stoked with Sierras sleek, new 90-grain MatchKing BTHP, and the Fusion line has a 90-grain Fusion soft point meant, presumably, for deer hunting. 0000080640 00000 n Up until recently, the only means to send a heavy .224-inch bullet was to either single-load or run it out of a bolt gun. I have never weighed my projectiles when reloading. My intent is to provide basic reloading information for a specific barrel length and type without providing information overload. 0000008830 00000 n Their availability will certainly contribute to the successful Flight of the Valkyrie. Rifle #2 was only slightly less accurate, averaging .94 inch for all loads tested, and only five came in over an inchstill impressive performance. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Uniform case necks are important, and the Starline cases did well in this measurement too. Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. 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. 0000098223 00000 n 0000002213 00000 n Our takeaway for the Valkyrie handloading project is that this is a very viable and interesting round for handloaders. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Those not familiar with this series of powders will be interested to know that it actually removes copper fouling as you shoot. (Above) Case weights were uniform, and similar capacities contribute to consistent ballistics. 0000099588 00000 n hb``e`` The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. This is my favorite powder for .223 Rem & 224 Valkyrie. Also on the list wasCFE 223. 0000030982 00000 n 0000100414 00000 n If youre considering a .224 Valkyrie, youre in luck Sierra Bullets has just released comprehensive LOAD DATA for this new cartridge. 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 was the powder for our heavy target load. I had plenty of component cases to load. 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. The average accuracy of all loads in Rifle #1 was .82 inch, and all but three loads averaged under an inch. To see what your rifle can really do, pick up one of these uppers, dust off your reloading press and see what yourgun needs to reach its full potential. 0000056766 00000 n We never did figure out how big those groups werebecause we couldnt keep five shots on an 8.5x11-inch target.Something was very wrong, so we packed up and did some investigation. 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. 0000034850 00000 n As you can see in the performance chart, I test-fired factory ammo and handloads topped with only the heavier .22-caliber bullets. Because Valkyrie ammo is primarily intended for autoloading rifles, Hornady lightly stakes the primer in place. 2520 was solid with both 25.8 and 26.3 both yeilding around 1 moa. Pounding the proverbial pavement, I heard from a number of sources that a bad batch of chamber reamers have made their way through the industry, leading to some aftermarket barrels being out-of-spec. 0000008463 00000 n Upgrading to a premium barrel made all the difference in this test. Keep up-to-date on new products, Bullet: Berger 22 Caliber 80.5 Grain Fullbore Target. I never had to trim one over the course of testing, something I cant say about other brands of .224 Valkyrie cases Ive used. 7 0 obj <> endobj xref About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. For when the 22-250 just aint enough.err, wait. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Starting with the 60-grain V-Max loads, we fired our five-round groups and hit a node at 26.9 grains, giving us a group that measured just inside of an inch. 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 correct shellholder is the same as the 6.8 SPC. They were easy to decap while resizing, but you must remove the crimp before you can reprime them. 0000096374 00000 n Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. The 60-grain BT preferred 26.0 grains of the same powder, averaging .94 inch at 3,089 fps. : 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. At more than 3,000 fps, this is sure to send a prairie dog flying off a mound. 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. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. For more about the new round, see Steve Gashs full-length review beginning on page 56 of this issue of Shooting Times. But they are still a place to start. Subscriber Services. 0000001896 00000 n The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester and Goex brands. 0000087166 00000 n
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