find load data for your cartridge. Any thoughts? The .224 valkyrie should be a better choice with heavier bullets since it is shorter and will allow longer OAL with the longer bullets. SCCY DVG-1 Sub-Compact Striker-Fired Pistol: Full Review, Non-Lethal Personal & Home Defense with Byrna, Range Tested: EAA Girsan Pistols & Shotguns, New for 2023: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR), New for 2023: All-American RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol, New for 2023: FN Rush 9Ti Pistol Suppressor, New Big Bore Pistols for 2023: FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical, New for 2023: FN SCAR 15P Rifle Caliber Pistol, First Look: Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum Revolver With 10.5-Inch Barrel, New-for-2023 Taurus Judge Executive Grade 410/.45 Colt Revolver, Smith & Wesson Equalizer and the Brand New M&P 5.7 Pistol. In addition, she is also an outdoor writer and photographer, as well as a national seminar speaker. A healthy dose of Hodgdons CFE-223 powder drives it out the 20-inch J.P. Enterprises barrel of my custom 2A Armament AR-15 at a fraction more than 3,400 feet per second (fps), and its actually the single most accurate handload Ive tried. The name Valkyrie comes from Norse mythology and literally means chooser of the slain. Valkyries were maidens who served the god Odin in his rule over Asgard. For long-range work, bullets from the Sierra MatchKing line worked well with CFE 223, LEVERevolution, and IMR 8208 XBR. We use cookies to make your experience better. I went with 14 instead o 15 so I would get a round number! "Shooting heavier . I dont plan on stopping anytime soon and this year is scheduled to be as busy as any while shooting 4 different series. He has also put together the first online Precision Rifle Training series of its kind, gaining viewers from all over the world on the JC Steel Targets website. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. As you can see on the included handload chart, CFE-223 is a favorite of mine. Subscriber Services. However, for varmint loads with 55- and 60-grain bullets, IMR 8208 XBR gave good accuracy, too. In 2016, Phillip was nominated for Scout Sniper Instructor of the Year for his meticulous instruction that resulted in institutional changes in the training of Marine Scout Snipers in both formal schools and unit level training. Test bullets included one 62-grain varmint hollowpoint, the remainder chosen to take advantage of the Valkyries long-range talents and weighing 75 to 90 grains with BCs ranging from .362 to .585. The Valkyrie is designed for cutting-edge precision and ballistic performance, and personally I see no use in crippling it with cheap bullets. I plan on using 90 grain load data and starting right at the bottom. Its parent case is the 6.8 SPC which was based off the .30 Remington cartridge. Ruger's multi-role small frame autoloading rifle - Sear - combines AR-10 power with AR-15 Portability. There are starting and maximum loads for eight powders for 55-grain bullets, 13 powders for 75-grain bullets, 11 powders for 80-grain bullets, and 12 powders for 90-grain bullets. Brian spent three years in Spokane as a Zag until his baseball career was cut short by a tragic plane accident that took the lives of his parents and younger sister. 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. 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. Using bullets from Sierra BlitzKing, Nosler Boat Tail, Swift Scirocco, Sierra Tipped MatchKing, Hornady ELD-Match, Sierra HPBT, Federal Fusion. .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. In just five years, he has earned an impressive shooting resume with consistent top finishes at national level events. Thats still a durned long ways for an AR-15 cartridge, but its not 1,300. Before I start on an extensive loading program, I like to do a couple of things to get a feel for the round, the rifle, and the data. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. Not something you want to experience. I never bother to crimp, but if your chosen projectile has a crimping groove, you can. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. Kaliber:.224 Valkyrie: Men schlieen Nosler Nosler ist ein traditionelle Familienunternehmen, welches im Jahr 1948 gegrndet wurde. He is a four-time World Champion, 13-time National Champion, the only Triple Crown winner in Action Shooting Sports and has 600+ (and counting) local and regional shooting competitions. Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. I use both Federal 205 Gold Medal and CCI BR-4 primers with great results. 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. A Redding Premium FL Die Set was used to assemble rounds, the seating die including a micro-adjustable head that can be dialed to the nearest 1/1000 of an inch. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. It will fit comfortably in AR-15 rifles, although Federal points out it is also extremely effective in bolt actions. The game hooked me, but I fell in love with the people! Since returning to competition on 2009, Dianna has earned a plethora of High Lady wins, including the 2013 and 2016 USPSA Ladies Open National Championship. Super Short Magnum. In my time I have worked on improving myself to take it as high as I can. Regina Milkovich has been the leading female in precision rifle shooting since she first picked up a rifle in 2009. Brian moved back to Idaho, where he completed his bachelors degree in Business Finance at Albertsons College of Idaho. To achieve a modicum of versatility, the rifling twist could not be 1:6 or faster it had to be 1:7 or slower. Brian now competes in both the PRS and NRL Pro series. Its explosive expansion provides a violent energy release on impact for quick kills on varmints and predators. 22.5 gr. The .224 Valkyrie is the most recent result of the continuing quest to wring more power and range from the AR-15 platform than provided by the original .223 Remington 5.56mm NATO chambering. A consistent shooter, Regina has finished in the Top 20 routinely and in the Top 10 quite frequently in both the National Rifle League and Precision Rifle Series. The 22 Nosler's 30-degree shoulder (the .223 Rem. Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. She has been named as a co-host on Shooting Gallery on the Outdoor Channel. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Just as significantly, the ballistic coefficients (BC) of these new bullets also reach new levels. 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). The 224 Valkyries case provides plenty of capacity, and an ultra-fast 1:7-inch barrel twist rate allows the Valkyrie to push long, heavy-for-caliber bullets to velocities that remain supersonic to 1,300 yards and beyond. If predators are your primary focus, I really like Noslers 50-grain Ballistic Tip. Caliber: .224 Valkyrie. The Hodgdon team selected the most ballistically uniform and efficient powders for the 224 Valkyrie. You have to admit, the cartridge has some real strengths. The Nosler 85 RDF hits the lands at 2.244. For all-around work inside 600 yards on everything from predators to steel targets, I actually prefer a slightly lighter bullet, thats pushed faster. Non-Lethal Personal & Home Defense with Byrna, Range Tested: EAA Girsan Pistols & Shotguns, New for 2023: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR), New for 2023: All-American RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol, New for 2023: FN Rush 9Ti Pistol Suppressor, New Big Bore Pistols for 2023: FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical, New for 2023: FN SCAR 15P Rifle Caliber Pistol, First Look: Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum Revolver With 10.5-Inch Barrel, New-for-2023 Taurus Judge Executive Grade 410/.45 Colt Revolver, Smith & Wesson Equalizer and the Brand New M&P 5.7 Pistol. For nearly two decades, Missouri-based CMMG has focused on building affordable, high-quality AR rifles. Many shooters are unable to obtain better than 1- to 3-MOA groups with the 90-grain SMK, rendering the long-range performer impotent. We include muzzle velocity, energy and bullet drop for the most popular 224 Valk loads available on the U.S. market. Shooting at higher-than usual altitudes also increases the .224 Valkyries capability. He was trained as an armorer in the US Army, where he spent six years as a Military Police Investigator. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM) 308 Norma Magnum. Residing in Cheney Washington, Jake Vibbert owns JC Steel targets Inc. and is a strong competitor in the Precision Rifle Series and the National Rifle League. 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 loads functioned perfectly through the magazine at the COLs shown in the chart. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. His proven expertise in firearm manipulation and shooting techniques has enhanced the skills of countless individuals and agencies. Considering the eyebrow-raising advertised factory ballistic figures, who can blame them? Coupled with its outstanding ballistics, this last characteristic is a big deal. Doubling that will come close to including practice rounds spent at his one-of-a-kind shooting range he built on the edge of the Snake River Canyon. 7mm-08 remington 7x57mm mauser 284 . For us, thats building the most innovative, most accurateand most effectivebullets and ammunition in the industry. 2000-MR. We can help you out! For us, excellence is not negotiable. Chris Johnson, FN Senior Product Manager, walks us through two new FN striker-fired pistols at SHOT Show 2023: the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP.