0000011356 00000 n 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." Using bullets from Nosler Varmageddon, Speer Gold Dot, Nosler Custom Competition, Hornady ELD-Match, Berger VLD Target. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. 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. For our heavy target round, the new Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullet piqued my interest, and I was excited to have an opportunity to do some work with it.We contacted Hornady for the projectiles and reached out to RCBS for a pair of these scarce dies. 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. A new Starline .224 Valkyrie case head. Interesting data. 0000003101 00000 n As an example, the 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced in 2008, and is indeed a terrific cartridgeflat shooting, efficient, and super accurate. Concluding our test-firing, we found a node at 23.4 grains that produced an adequate group measuring just outside of 1 MOA. 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. 0000009486 00000 n Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. Minuteman. Installing the RISE Armament right at our shooting bench went without a hitch and allowed for better trigger control during shooting. 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 I know the "best recipes" I have copied from other shooters have been sub-par in my Valkyrie. However, one thing is for sure: The AR-15 platform is incredibly versatile, and rounds like the 224 Valkyrie only enhance its potential. Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. CFE-223: Subscribe: 2662: Remarks: COAL (inches): 2.140; 5-shot 100-yard group (inches): 1.75 77: Nosler Custom Competition: Hodgdon: XcPNH) :X?X$?K l21\b8'k>. This was the powder for our heavy target load. 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. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; (Above) Several powders performed well in Starline .224 Valkyrie brass handloads, although Hodgdons CFE 223 is probably the best powder overall. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. 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. For more about the new round, see Steve Gashs full-length review beginning on page 56 of this issue of Shooting Times. I used primers common to reloaders of similar sized cases, i.e., Federal No. 0000100414 00000 n Journey to Find a .223 Rem F-Class Load. I concentrated mostly on the heavier bullets, as per Federals model. 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. Firing was done off of a Caldwell DFT Lead Sled rest from a shooting building at an elevation of 950 feet MSL.4. Most critically, case length (base to mouth) is short enough to allow loading super-sleek, high-BC bullets with long, fine-entry ogives. Saving the day just in the nick of time was E.R. 0000100071 00000 n My intent is to provide basic reloading information for a specific barrel length and type without providing information overload. It meters smoothly, it is superbly accurate, and it limits jacket fouling. Subscriber Services. Hornady takes the 224 Valkyrie to new heights! 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. Unfortunately you wont achieve much accuracy without consistent velocity. 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. I have tested three .224 Valkyrie rifles, and have been impressed with velocities of heavy-bullet loads, although accuracy can vary a lot. 0000035331 00000 n Upgrading to a premium barrel made all the difference in this test. High-velocity rounds generate more heat, and this addition might mean the difference between taking that extra shot or sitting out. : 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. 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. 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. 'Identical' AR-15 Upper Receivers: Are They Really the Same? Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. 0000100751 00000 n Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Starline Brass and the author accept no responsibility for use of the data in this article. Amp up your AK with these exciting accessories. 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. 0000096374 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 correct shellholder is the same as the 6.8 SPC. 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. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. 0000056500 00000 n The average accuracy of all loads in Rifle #1 was .82 inch, and all but three loads averaged under an inch. As a bullet passes through the air, it is dropping at a rate of 9.8 meters per second. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. January 29 . 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 . Looking it over, we found a dozen different powders that we can load with, and staring at me were two of my favorites. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester and Goex brands. Hornady developed a new 88-grain ELD Match bullet specifically to meet the Valkyries performance requirements. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. This certainly speeds up the process and allows for the use of progressive reloading presses. 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 . Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. 0000006276 00000 n They loaded smoothly and held up well over many reloads. 0000098223 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. I selected 50 new, unfired Starline .224 Valkyrie cases, and measured their lengths with a digital caliber to 0.0005 inch, weights with an RCBS Charge Master 1500 electronic scale to 0.1 grain, and neck-wall thickness with a Hornady digital caliper to .0005 inch. (Above) Starline brass makes cases for a host of handgun and rifle cartridges, including the new .224 Valkyrie. Powerhouse .224 Valkyrie Features The cartridge case is arguably the best .224-caliber, AR-compatible design ever engineered. hb``e`` 0000042641 00000 n No such luck. The Helical fluting does more than just catch the eye. Can you find a barrel for a 22-250 with an 8 inch twist? Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. Good stuff, I have my hands on a couple boxes of Nosler 85s and have been wanting to test them I also have 6.5 twist , I will give them a try. I set a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5x 42mm scope in Precision Hardcore Gear Black Opps 30mm rings for testing. 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. 0000096632 00000 n At this time, only Federal and Sierra have published load data for the .224 Valkyrie. 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. We took a cartridge that offers less wind drift, drop and recoil and added the accuracy and consistency that made Hornady famous! Subscriber Services. 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. A recent addition is the new .224 Valkyrie, developed by Federal as a low-recoil round for long-range shooting. I hoped performing that step would also fully prep the Hornady once-fired primer pockets. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Then chamfer the inside of the case mouth, and theyre ready to load. 0000035495 00000 n Here is Rowland's account of how he developed a .223 Rem load. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. "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. And for top quality handloads, they know they need top-notch cases. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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. 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. 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. 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. Nevermind,they made the case length 0.02 shorter than everyone else lists to fit it in. 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This is available to consumers in 100-round bags. 0000099588 00000 n NOTE: This is only a partial sample, less than a third of the data Sierra has published. Metering it is effortless and very consistent. If I find anything better than I already posted I will add it. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. This substance is a mild lubricant that should be removed from the inside of the case necks before loading. Significantly, after firing and resizing, the Starline cases lengthened only a smidgenanother bonus. These are excellent bullets, but these lighter bullets are a few bubbles off the .224 Valkyries heavy bullet paradigm. The rim diameter of both rounds is .442 inch. 0000013501 00000 n 0000006041 00000 n Graciously, the company supplied me with one for testing and I left with it that day. 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. I have loaded a fair bit of it in .223. At 26.9 grains of CFE223, the author found his best load with the 60-grain V-Max. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Sierra offers several heavy .22-caliber match bullets, including the 90-grain MatchKing HPBT that Federal loads in its match ammo. This is my favorite powder for .223 Rem & 224 Valkyrie. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) The new .224 Valkyrie was introduced late last year as a Hot Rod cartridge that will work in AR15s. 0000034850 00000 n (speaking to AR mag length loading) Edit: Case capacity (velocity) for: .223 is 31.4g (3370fps) .224V is 34.5g I'll be testing anyway. you could start with Varget/CFE 223 and go from there. You are using an out of date browser. Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Im a bit confused by your statement you do dont care about velocity only accuracy. #2. One is a 24-inch, heavyweight, target barrel configured for my switch-barrel DRD Tactical CDR-15 AR. 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. Shaw booth at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show, a company known for its world-class, bolt-action rifle barrels. I have no clue what length the Valkyrie chamber will accept a 95 SMK at but the 2.260 length is based on what a thick-walled aluminum GI mag will accept. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. However, Lane easily duplicated the ballistics of factory-loaded ammunition. Lol! The Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullets finally gave us some clustering with 23.4 grains of Varget. A value-priced red dot with a full set of features. 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. DISCLAIMER: All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. CFE 223 26.0 did a solid 1 moa, the upper charge at 26.6 did 2 moa. })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. I tried wiping off excess lube before sizing and removed too much on one case and it seized in the sizer die. | One1Bravo Ops4. 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. The dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. This bullet/powder combination reached a speed of 2,523 fps, which is OK for our needs. Federal's .224 Valkyrie was designed to fit, feed, and fire in the popular AR-15 platform. 0000000016 00000 n Round two, here we go. I have been through the wringer on a few different load developments, but this one really had us thrown for a loop. Shown below is Sierras load data for bullet weights from 77 grains to 90 grains. The author uses C Products Defense magazines as they are always true to spec and allow for an overall length of up to 2.270 inches. However, the most popular solution has always been to load a standard 5.56 NATO with a heavier bullet. The idea was simple: Neck down a 6.8 SPC to accommodate the smaller diameter bullet, and you will have room for enough powder to push these babies up to 1,200 yards and beyond. 0000043396 00000 n "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. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Valkyrie means chooser of the slain, so we may assume that the connotation is that the .224 Valkyrie cartridge is going to go forth to a battlefield, and choose the dead with its accuracy and long-range power. Whatever works for you. 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). Buy CFE 223 copper fouling eraser directly from Hodgdon. Gonna put the results in the 2nd post. The different brands of brass weighed almost exactly the same, so I didnt need to adjust charge weights to accommodate capacity differences. HW[o7~_ D 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. Those not familiar with this series of powders will be interested to know that it actually removes copper fouling as you shoot. When it comes to shooting known-distance targets, speed is not an issue. Use load data at your own risk. [4] See also [ edit] 5 mm caliber List of AR platform cartridges So far both bullets perform well. Are there any AR15 uppers or even barrels for 22 PPC? Overall, these are very respectable results for sportier-weight rifles. America's favorite platform, the AR-15, reigns supreme in many applications. This removes the lube and rounds out any dings that can occur in bulk-packed brass. However, the Valkyries shoulder angle is 30o, while the 6.8s is 23o. bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2020/04/load-data-for-224-valkyrie-optimizing-the-cartridge/, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.5060.114 Safari/537.36. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. The development of the name of this cartridge is no less interesting that the design of the case itself. My power charges were like those that have performed well for me in other .224 Valkyrie rifles. The powder measures very well and consistently. I am beginning to work up a load for my valkyrie bolt gun. 0000002213 00000 n Hodgdon CFE 223 is a very fine spherical powder. 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. 0000030317 00000 n I obtained several boxes of Federals 90-grain match ammo and a hundred pieces of new, primed brass. Berger also offers several suitable, high-BC target bullets. With Sierras remarkable new 95-grain MatchKing, this gives the little Valkyrie long-range performance that can rival some much larger cartridge types. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. I still had to use the RCBS Trim Mate crimp remover so the primers could be properly seated later without damage. The author was able to meter each throw to within 0.1 of a grain. The author uses C Products Defense magazines as they. However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. .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. 0000031529 00000 n Although chilly, we weren't discouraged, as the early hours brought calm to the usual windy conditions on this particular range. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR It's not my first choice for precision loads, Varget or XBR8208 get the nod there. 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. A lot of components are available for handloading the new .224 Valkyrie, but load data is limited at present. Powder: CFE 223 (Hodgdon) Primer: FED 205m Case: FED Trim Length: 1.590" C.O.L. 0000097375 00000 n 0000098366 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. 7 0 obj <> endobj xref Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. >V (`f` The 22-250 has plenty of powder capacity, but its standard 14-inch twist pretty much rules out heavy bullets. The faster that bullet is moving, the more ground that will cover during this drop. Almost 100fps faster to. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. 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. A database of .224 Valkyrie handloads. Our test rifle consisted of a basic 20-inch 1:7-inch twist barrel with an M-Lok free-float rail. 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. Federal was happy to provide us with the same brass that the company uses in its factory ammunition. The .224 valkyrie should be a better choice with heavier bullets since it is shorter and will allow longer OAL with the longer bullets. Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); 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. However, a standard 6.8 SPC mag is recommended and will function without any issue. Notes:1. (Ret.) Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. Why? And since I would be reloading several hundred rounds, I decided to use a spray lubricant to speed up the process. 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. 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. We expect some bolt-action PRS shooters might adopt the .224 Valkyrie. All seated to 2.25. 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. 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. However, while Eugene Stoner got it right in 1959, the one thing that the AR-15 always lacked was range. If youre considering a .224 Valkyrie, youre in luck Sierra Bullets has just released comprehensive LOAD DATA for this new cartridge. Give a Gift 80.5 Bergers & 85 Nosler RDF with CFE-223, Re: 80.5 Bergers & 85 Nosler RDF with CFE-223, Quote from: 1000 yrd guy on August 08, 2019, 04:13:28 AM, Quote from: Alaska_guy on August 12, 2019, 12:27:46 PM, Quote from: igotta40 on August 28, 2019, 10:29:49 PM.