About the .224 Valkyrie Cartridge. 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 dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. At 26.9 grains of CFE223, the author found his best load with the 60-grain V-Max. : 3,213 3,480 Press. They loaded smoothly and held up well over many reloads. Also on the list wasCFE 223. 0000011356 00000 n I used primers common to reloaders of similar sized cases, i.e., Federal No. Im waiting on my first Army retirement check too come in. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. 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. In my testing, both rifles were usually accurate with 88- and 90-grain handloads, but each was somewhat sporadic. 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. Primer pockets were snug, but not too tightno crushed primer pellets in these cases. I have never weighed my projectiles when reloading. 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. As an example, the 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced in 2008, and is indeed a terrific cartridgeflat shooting, efficient, and super accurate. Over the years, I've always been able to fine-tune cartridges to run better than factory ammo, and I was certain this cartridge wouldn't be any different or so I thought. The good ones are the aforementioned steel from PRI. Firing was done off of a Caldwell DFT Lead Sled rest from a shooting building at an elevation of 950 feet MSL.4. You need a 6.8 SPC mag for this. Significantly, after firing and resizing, the Starline cases lengthened only a smidgenanother bonus. 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.. by Jeremy Rowland, Reloading Podcast My oldest daughter has been to several matches with me, and has even competed in several, using her .243. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Note the uniform primer pocket and flash hole. Round two, here we go. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. So, its obvious that these cases are ready to go with minimal, but necessary, preparation. 0000000016 00000 n 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. 0000096374 00000 n I have tested three .224 Valkyrie rifles, and have been impressed with velocities of heavy-bullet loads, although accuracy can vary a lot. This removes the lube and rounds out any dings that can occur in bulk-packed brass. We took a cartridge that offers less wind drift, drop and recoil and added the accuracy and consistency that made Hornady famous! (The other half went to Flkvangr, the afterlife of the goddess Freyja.) Minuteman. 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. With velocities north of 3,000 fps, this was a natural choice, as copper fouling is guaranteed at those speeds. "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. This is my favorite powder for .223 Rem & 224 Valkyrie. 0000015504 00000 n Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. These features include a longer neck, a shoulder thats pushed back a bit, and rifle chambers with longer throats. Why? Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. 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. CFE-223: Subscribe: 2662: Remarks: COAL (inches): 2.140; 5-shot 100-yard group (inches): 1.75 77: Nosler Custom Competition: Hodgdon: Bullet: Berger 22 Caliber 80.5 Grain Fullbore Target. For more about the new round, see Steve Gashs full-length review beginning on page 56 of this issue of Shooting Times. I have been through the wringer on a few different load developments, but this one really had us thrown for a loop. Using bullets from Nosler Varmageddon, Speer Gold Dot, Nosler Custom Competition, Hornady ELD-Match, Berger VLD Target. It meters smoothly, it is superbly accurate, and it limits jacket fouling. The Valkyrie has spawned a crop of new, high-tech bullets, including (from left): Hornady 70-grain GMX, Hornady 75-grain ELD Match, Hornady 80-grain ELD Match, Hornady 88-grain ELD Match, Sierra 77-grain Tipped MatchKing, Sierra 80-grain MatchKing, Sierra 90-grain MatchKing, Nosler 64-grain Bonded Solid Base, and Nosler 77-grain Custom Competition. 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. (speaking to AR mag length loading) Edit: Case capacity (velocity) for: .223 is 31.4g (3370fps) .224V is 34.5g About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. 0000030957 00000 n Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. Most critically, case length (base to mouth) is short enough to allow loading super-sleek, high-BC bullets with long, fine-entry ogives. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. .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. (Above) Test handloads were prepared with RCBS dies. 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. Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). 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. /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/imr_stickylogo_red.png. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. The average weight of the sample cases was 115.1 grains, with an ES of 2.5 grains, and an SD of .7198 grain. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 0000096939 00000 n JavaScript is disabled. Saving the day just in the nick of time was E.R. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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. I repeatedly experienced lube dents in most of the first batch of cases I resized. The 60-grain BT preferred 26.0 grains of the same powder, averaging .94 inch at 3,089 fps. 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. 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). - Ron Reiber, Hodgdon Product Manager and Ballistician. 243 WINCHESTER . And, since the Valkyries maximum overall cartridge length is 2.26 inches, it fits comfortably in the ubiquitous AR-15 platforma major plus. A database of .224 Valkyrie handloads. 0000042977 00000 n 0000022153 00000 n The powder measures very well and consistently. As you can see in the performance chart, I test-fired factory ammo and handloads topped with only the heavier .22-caliber bullets. Whatever works for you. 0000002213 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. Powder: CFE 223 (Hodgdon) Primer: FED 205m Case: FED Trim Length: 1.590" C.O.L. Ultimate Reloader is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. 0000042952 00000 n 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. 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. In addition, Hornady has its exceptional new ELD Match bullet in an 88-grain version, both in loaded ammo and as a component. 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. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. 0000087437 00000 n 0000042641 00000 n 0000099446 00000 n If I find anything better than I already posted I will add it. scope set at 10x.3. However, Lane easily duplicated the ballistics of factory-loaded ammunition. There was no additional work needed to use the AR barrel, and gunsmith John Gallagher performed the needed modifications to the CZ 527. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. We expect some bolt-action PRS shooters might adopt the .224 Valkyrie. The average accuracy of all loads in Rifle #1 was .82 inch, and all but three loads averaged under an inch. Here is Rowland's account of how he developed a .223 Rem load. 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. Those not familiar with this series of powders will be interested to know that it actually removes copper fouling as you shoot. 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. 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. 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. The 75-, 77-, 80-, and 90-grain match bullets shot pretty well, too, and would hold up better over longer ranges. 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. I never had to trim one over the course of testing, something I cant say about other brands of .224 Valkyrie cases Ive used. 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. 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). CFE 223 26.0 did a solid 1 moa, the upper charge at 26.6 did 2 moa. #2. 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. Fortunately, I had a stuck-case-remover kit on hand and was able to undo my mistake. A lot of components are available for handloading the new .224 Valkyrie, but load data is limited at present. So far both bullets perform well. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Full Member. As I see it, Federals plan for the .224 Valkyrie seems to be geared to that long-range shooting weve discussed, and factory ammo reflects that. It may not display this or other websites correctly. However, while Eugene Stoner got it right in 1959, the one thing that the AR-15 always lacked was range. 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 different brands of brass weighed almost exactly the same, so I didnt need to adjust charge weights to accommodate capacity differences. Looks nearly identical to the .223 Ackley Improved. 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. Metering it is effortless and very consistent. Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. 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. Let me know how the 8202 works I have that on hand and its performed well the Nosler 80s custom competition. 0000101288 00000 n HW[o7~_ D A Luth-AR buttstock with adjustable LOP and comb height and 15-inch M-Lok forend were added. I hoped performing that step would also fully prep the Hornady once-fired primer pockets. First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes Explained: Which is Best? Location. 0000017843 00000 n This allows you to load the longest, heaviest .224-caliber bullets and still feed reliably from an AR15-type magazine. This will likely be my last post for the CFE 80.5 and 85 grain loads. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. High-velocity rounds generate more heat, and this addition might mean the difference between taking that extra shot or sitting out. (Above) Case-neck thickness was checked with a ball micrometer and found little variance. Because I was reloading for an autoloader, I chose to full-length size every case to ensure it would function reliably. Powerhouse .224 Valkyrie Features The cartridge case is arguably the best .224-caliber, AR-compatible design ever engineered. Although 100-yard results arent mind-blowing, this round will still outperform others at distance, because it is less susceptible to wind drift. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges. "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. I don't believe the 22 nosler can handle the high BC bullets like the 90g SMK. This sounded plausible to me and our targets certainly support that, especially since we used a budget upper receiver. 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. Sierra Bullets states: The [Valkyrie] case length is shorter than the 223 Remington affording the use of heavier match-grade bullets with very long ogives and high ballistic coefficients. Their availability will certainly contribute to the successful Flight of the Valkyrie. According to Sierra, the ogive on the 95 SMK is 0.661 nominal. (Ret.) 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. Journey to Find a .223 Rem F-Class Load. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. The faster that bullet is moving, the more ground that will cover during this drop. 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. What powder are you getting the best results with 224 Valkyrie? The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. We primed our cases with CCI BR-4 benchrest primers, and we were ready for the powder.Hodgdon released its 2018 Annual Reloading Update Manual, and of course, the 224 Valkyrie was right on the cover. This substance is a mild lubricant that should be removed from the inside of the case necks before loading. and 8 lb. What's the Perfect Trigger Pull Weight for a Hunting Rifle? 0000099731 00000 n The author was able to meter each throw to within 0.1 of a grain. 0000022266 00000 n I just thought it might be helpful to some even though everyone has a different setup. The results are shown below. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); Overall, these are very respectable results for sportier-weight rifles. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. %PDF-1.3 % Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. What seating depth is actually doingactual node or just pass/fail? 0000098223 00000 n A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. We show you how. However, one thing is for sure: The AR-15 platform is incredibly versatile, and rounds like the 224 Valkyrie only enhance its potential. 4 . A GI mag wont work beyond 2 or 3 rds anyway. : 3,285 3,533 Press. 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. 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. Shaw with its new line of AR-15 barrels. : 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. The .224 valkyrie should be a better choice with heavier bullets since it is shorter and will allow longer OAL with the longer bullets. New Starline cases are treated with a corrosion inhibitor. 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. Berger also offers several suitable, high-BC target bullets. My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. The extremely uniform primer pockets of the Starline cases made priming a breezeno crushed pellets, or goosey-loosey pockets here. This allows you to load the longest, heaviest .224-caliber bullets and still feed reliably from an AR15-type magazine. Login with username, password and session length. From affordable target practice to home defense, there isn't much that cannot be done with this rifle. 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. 85 Nosler RDF with 24.2 grains CFE-223: 200 = 1.52 200 = 1.68 (Both groups show promise. As a bullet passes through the air, it is dropping at a rate of 9.8 meters per second. Bullets from other manufacturers may not produce . You are using an out of date browser. Along with 308. 0000100071 00000 n With that knowledge, we decided to go with the bookends and build a heavy-for-caliber target round and a light-for-caliber varmint round.For our project, we selected the Hornady 60-grain V-Max, as I have had amazing luck with this bullet in a standard 5.56 NATO cartridge. Is this the kind of information anyone here is interested in? 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. 0000098105 00000 n One is a 24-inch, heavyweight, target barrel configured for my switch-barrel DRD Tactical CDR-15 AR. 0000031460 00000 n v>012`l{nCew 38m endstream endobj 8 0 obj <>>> endobj 9 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Shading<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Thumb 3 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 432.0 648.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <> endobj 11 0 obj [/Indexed 12 0 R 13 30 0 R] endobj 12 0 obj [/ICCBased 29 0 R] endobj 13 0 obj <> endobj 14 0 obj <> endobj 15 0 obj <>stream 0000006404 00000 n For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR The .224 Valkyrie was created to provide optimal long-range performance, and matching factory-load ballistics with handloads is relatively easy. Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Reports of similar results here and there have been noted in the online grapevine. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. | >V (`f` IHFarmer07 Gunny Sergeant. Although chilly, we weren't discouraged, as the early hours brought calm to the usual windy conditions on this particular range. 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. 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. 0000049698 00000 n The average length of these cases was 1.5906 inches, with an extreme spread of only .0095 inch, and an SD of .0016 inch. 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. 0000097518 00000 n you could start with Varget/CFE 223 and go from there. Just a few weeks later, I found myself at the E.R. 0000008830 00000 n Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. 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. 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. (function() { 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. 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 . 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. The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. Graciously, the company supplied me with one for testing and I left with it that day. 0000099099 00000 n Again, the Sierra 65-grain SBT shot great, at .66 inch. 0000022377 00000 n I had plenty of component cases to load. Although our original barrel was defective, we still felt that a 10+ MOA load need some sort of change, and we were hell-bent on making the 88-grain rounds fly. Our test rifle consisted of a basic 20-inch 1:7-inch twist barrel with an M-Lok free-float rail.
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