Use load data at your own risk. Federal was happy to provide us with the same brass that the company uses in its factory ammunition. 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. My power charges were like those that have performed well for me in other .224 Valkyrie rifles. Toggle menu . 85 Nosler RDF with 24.2 grains CFE-223: 200 = 1.52 200 = 1.68 (Both groups show promise. The .223 is limited by powder capacity, but not the usual 7- to 9-inch twists. The faster that bullet is moving, the more ground that will cover during this drop. Subscriber Services. 0000006404 00000 n 0000042641 00000 n The only problem with this solution was the limitations of 5.56 NATO case itself. A lot of recent cartridge and rifle development has been geared to long-range shooting. (Of course, what is considered long range means different things to different shooters). 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. Check out this chart from Federal showing comparative recoil levels: * All the following powders were tested, but not all for each bullet weight: Accurate 2520, Accurate XMR 2495, Accurate 4064, Hodgdon AR Comp, Hodgdon Benchmark, Hodgdon CFE 223, Hodgdon H335, Hodgdon H380, Hodgdon H4895, Hodgdon Varget, IMR 4064, IMR 4166, IMR 8208 XBR, Power Pro 2000 MR, Power Pro Varmint, Ramshot Big Game, Ramshot TAC, Reloder 10X, Reloder 15, Reloder 17, Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 760. HW[o7~_ D Just an armorers wrench and a torque wrench were needed to make the swap. 0000042952 00000 n Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. 0000087166 00000 n So, its obvious that these cases are ready to go with minimal, but necessary, preparation. 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. var _gaq = _gaq || []; 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. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge." 0000101288 00000 n I set about acquiring an AR-style and a bolt-action rifle chambered for the new cartridge so that I could work up some handloads. 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. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) For more about the new round, see Steve Gashs full-length review beginning on page 56 of this issue of Shooting Times. : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. Why? Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; This was the powder for our heavy target load. Note the uniform primer pocket and flash hole. When it comes to shooting known-distance targets, speed is not an issue. Reports of similar results here and there have been noted in the online grapevine. : 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. I assume I was responsible for the one dropped shot.) With Sierra's remarkable new 95-grain MatchKing, this gives the little . Primer pockets were snug, but not too tightno crushed primer pellets in these cases. This allows you to load the longest, heaviest .224-caliber bullets and still feed reliably from an AR15-type magazine. 0000048231 00000 n The author uses C Products Defense magazines as they. 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. : 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. SPF Bighorn .223 Wylde barreled action $1500. 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. 0000042357 00000 n I have used Starline cases in numerous cartridges for years and have been impressed with their performance and uniformity. 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. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. 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. Reduced recoil. Because I was reloading for an autoloader, I chose to full-length size every case to ensure it would function reliably. Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. I had plenty of component cases to load. The RL15 sucked at 25.4 with 3 moa, the upped charge at 25.9 grouped it at around 1 moa+-. 88 gr ELD Match able to engage . Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. 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. For this review, I borrowed two additional rifles that are prototypes from a major American manufacturer. 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. Those not familiar with this series of powders will be interested to know that it actually removes copper fouling as you shoot. The new round's maximum case length is 1.600 inches, as compared to the 6.8's case length of 1.686 inches. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. 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. I still had to use the RCBS Trim Mate crimp remover so the primers could be properly seated later without damage. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. Using bullets from Sierra BlitzKing, Nosler Boat Tail, Swift Scirocco, Sierra Tipped MatchKing, Hornady ELD-Match, Sierra HPBT, Federal Fusion. (Above) Starline brass makes cases for a host of handgun and rifle cartridges, including the new .224 Valkyrie. 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. 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. Full Member. 4 . The cool thing about it is it uses a larger Magwell than std GI & corresponding larger promag. One case had an ES of 0.000 no variation. A round that can cover more distance in less time will impact at a similar elevation over a wider range. .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day, Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1. Hornady takes the 224 Valkyrie to new heights! This certainly speeds up the process and allows for the use of progressive reloading presses. 0000100893 00000 n However, while Eugene Stoner got it right in 1959, the one thing that the AR-15 always lacked was range. The best groups were turned in by the Barnes 70-grain TS-X BT, Nosler 60-grain Ballistic Tip and 70-grain RDF, and the Sierra 65-grain Semi Spitzer. All seated to 2.25. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); America's favorite platform, the AR-15, reigns supreme in many applications. 0000019414 00000 n 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. 0000035495 00000 n })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. .224 Valkyrie (Load Development) reloading data with 60 loads. After a quick swap, we headed back to the range and duplicated our test parameters. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. .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. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. 0000031529 00000 n CFE 223 26.0 did a solid 1 moa, the upper charge at 26.6 did 2 moa. 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. 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. Then chamfer the inside of the case mouth, and theyre ready to load. 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. For this report, I first did some metrics on a sample of 50 new Starline .224 Valkyrie cases. 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. Reloder 15 and Power Pro 2000-MR propellants provided optimal load densities compatible with the .224 Valkyries case capacity. Keep up-to-date on new products, Also on the list wasCFE 223. As an example, the 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced in 2008, and is indeed a terrific cartridgeflat shooting, efficient, and super accurate. Will test again with incremental loads) 300 = 1.56 (A 4 shot group level at 1.09". According to Sierra, the ogive on the 95 SMK is 0.661 nominal. Whether such an arm would crowd out the .223 or 22-250 Remingtons is a question that can be only answered in the marketplace. Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. A value-priced red dot with a full set of features. 0000098366 00000 n "Shooting heavier . 80.5's still have some possibilities with small changes. 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. Because Valkyrie ammo is primarily intended for autoloading rifles, Hornady lightly stakes the primer in place. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. 0000035400 00000 n CFE-223: Subscribe: 2662: Remarks: COAL (inches): 2.140; 5-shot 100-yard group (inches): 1.75 77: Nosler Custom Competition: Hodgdon: SAFETY DATA SHEET GET RELOADING DATA 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. Gonna put the results in the 2nd post. 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. What seating depth is actually doingactual node or just pass/fail? 0000080640 00000 n This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. But IMR-8208XBR did very well with varmint-weight bullets. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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.