Never assume load data. Apr 6, 2019 #10 S SJB358 Ballistician Dec 24, 2006 31,447 876 Dwh7271":3sm7a3c4 said: I really like the cartridge. In that time I have used it for both hunting and competition. Its explosive expansion provides a violent energy release on impact for quick kills on varmints and predators. While several powders performed really well in the 224 Valkyrie, a fellow could shoot nothing but CFE 223 in it and dwell in ballistic Valhalla forevermore. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. Thats important for high-volume shooting. Do Pistols Benefit From Popular Aftermarket Modifications? In the slam-bam world of ARs, I like to have the bullets seated to achieve the maximum contact with the case, so I seated the lighter bullets to the base of the case neck. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. I used both for the preparation of my loads, and Federal and CCI primers were used throughout. As you can see on the included handload chart, CFE-223 is a favorite of mine. Coupled with its outstanding ballistics, this last characteristic is a big deal. I'm not a new hand loader, just new to this cartridge. Sponsored by many of the hunting industries leading manufacturers, he has conducted over a thousand hunting and fishing seminars across the United States and has hunted and fished extensively around the world. 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. The .224 Valkyrie uses a faster 1:7 twist, thereby giving the ability to properly stabilize that 90-grain MatchKing, and I believe there are 100- and 105-grain models that will be stable with that twist rate. Load Data / Description. Hornadys new 88-grain ELD Match bullet has a BC of .545 and is loaded in the companys 224 Valkyrie ammo. 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. A devoted husband and father, Jake has formal degrees in sports medicine and youth ministry. Phillip Velayo currently serves as Gunwerks Long Range University Lead Instructor. 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. While firearms manufacturers list 224 Valkyrie rifles with various barrel lengths, reports from serious experimenters indicate the 224 Valkyrie shoots all bullets best in a 24-inch barrel, and Hodgdons load and pressure data were developed in a test barrel of that length. The shoulder angle remains the same at 30 degrees, as does the cartridge overall length at 2.260 inches. 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. New Starline brass and Federal Premium GM205MAR AR-Match Small Rifle primers were used throughout. Federal brought us this cartridge, necking the 6.8 Remington SPC case to .224 caliber and sharpening shoulders to a seemingly-ideal 30-degree angle. Shes also the co-director of her local club, the AZ LRPRS, assisting in facilitating monthly matches throughout the year. The Swift Scirocco II favored Ball-C(2) and grouped close to a half-inch. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing with his family and mentoring youth through his ministry service. Many shooters are unable to obtain better than 1- to 3-MOA groups with the 90-grain SMK, rendering the long-range performer impotent. She has been named as a co-host on Shooting Gallery on the Outdoor Channel. She has competed on the TV series, 3 Gun Nation as well as an upcoming show called The Big Gun on Sportsman Channel, airing in Q1 2016. I simply selected the 90-grain MatchKing from the calculators library, which automatically plugs in Sierras variable, velocity-based ballistic coefficient (BC numbers). The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. No reviews found. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Hodgdon offers lots of powders suitable for the 224 Valkyrie, including CFE 223 and the IMR Enduron series, all known for limiting jacket fouling. The Judge has been promoted! (speaking to AR mag length loading) Edit: Case capacity (velocity) for: .223 is 31.4g (3370fps) .224V is 34.5g Growing up on a secluded farm in rural southeast Kansas, Ryan spent the greater part of his childhood in the woods, plinking and hunting. We can help you out! He is also the past Editor of Blackpowder Guns and Hunting Magazine. Let me define; if buying a box of xyz bullets I also buy xyz's manual. Trophies, victories, livestheres too much at stake for second thoughts or second chances. Classic Hunter Elite Hunter 338 Caliber 6.5mm: 6.5 Creedmoor 260 Remington 6.5 x 55mm Swedish Mauser 6.5-284 Norma 26 Nosler 270 Caliber: 270 Winchester The terrain in Southern Idaho often requires a hunter to be able to take shots at 400 yards and well beyond. 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. Find a Dealer PUBLIC SHOWROOM HOURS Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm PST CORPORATE HOURS Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST PRIVACY By a longshot. 223 Win. As a result, the .224 Valkyrie feeds comfortably from AR magazines with long-range bullets that must be single-fed into .223/5.56 AR-15 rifles. Ive seen shooters pounding on their charging handles in an attempt to eject stuck reloads. Mar 28, 2021. The four hunting bullets I tested were fast enough and accurate enough to justify their use on smaller big game; just remember to seat them short, as previously noted. After trimming to length, chamfer and deburr case mouths. Share your experiences with other customers. 23.5 gr. Loaded with 60 to 62-grain polymer-tipped or hollowpoint bullets, the Valkyrie offers a wonderful long-range/windy day varmint option, while heavier numbers make it ready for light big-game duties, including pronghorn, deer and especially wild hogs, or for banging steel way out there. Former lead pilot of the Blue Angels John Foley has reached been in contact along with Remington Mcbee and several others. All but 2-3 of those are with handloadedammo. As with all cartridges, velocity and performance is reduced when using shorter barrels. Here is what Ive found works with best in my reloads. Unlike many bullet companies, Sierra tests, calculates and provides real-world BC numbers in a series of steps as velocity decreases. The same projectile made legendary with victories on Camp Perrys 1,000-yard range during the National Matches. I shot a lot of Sta-Ball 6.5 and it worked well beyond expectations. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. 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For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Nosler is designed for 1:8 twist barrels, whereas the Valkyrie has a 1:7 twist for stabilizing larger bullets. Toggle navigation Powder Through. I think thats about right with the .224 Valkyrie. A licensed Montana Professional Outfitter and Guide freelance writer, his articles and photographs have been featured in magazines including Outdoor Life, American Hunter, American Rifleman, Field and Stream. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. Extraction then became challenging. Her assignments included Patrol, Street Crimes, Narcotics, and Gangs. It was a necessary gamble, because the ultra-fast 1:6 twist is very hard on lighter-weight, thin-jacketed bullets, often applying so much torque that the jackets are compromised and come apart mid-flight. You find 17 loads in caliber .224 Valkyrie with Nosler bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matchin, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 53gr | Nosler Varmageddon FB, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 55gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 70gr | Nosler RDF HPBT, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 85gr | Nosler RDF HPBT, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 60gr | Nosler Partition, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 60gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 55gr | Nosler Expansion Tip, .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 80gr | Nosler Custom Competition. .224 Valkyrie The .224 Valkyrie wasn't asked to fill a void, yet it did with its creation. 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. 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. After prepping cases, priming and charging with powder, seat your bullets. 2019 Alabama Precision Long Range Challenge 5th, 2021 Alabama Precision Long Range Classic 3rd. Federal wanted to make a cartridge that could compete with .22 Nosler but still feed on an AR-15 platform rifle. The 224 Valkyries body diameter is the same as the 6.8 SPCs, so 6.8 SPC magazines are required for the Valkyrie. Nosler load data in .224 Valkyrie You find 17 loads in caliber .224 Valkyrie with Nosler bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above Caliber: .224 Valkyrie Matching Laods slide 3 to 4 of 11 .224 Valkyrie || .224 | 53gr | Nosler Varmageddon FB This was near max (22.1) from the Alliant data. Swift: . An avid shooter and outdoorsman, George takes pride in the quality custom rifles that G.A. Brian now competes in both the PRS and NRL Pro series. This is where the 224 Valkyrie comes in. See Sierra Data for other powder brands. Dies were from RCBS, and the proper RCBS shellholder is No. Kaliber:.224 Valkyrie: Men schlieen Nosler Nosler ist ein traditionelle Familienunternehmen, welches im Jahr 1948 gegrndet wurde. Hailing from the Kansas City-area, Jaclyn is a rifle shooter specializing in precision rifle shooting. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. .224 Valkyrie reloading data with 160 loads. Hornadys 75-grain ELD Match (BC .467) and Sierras 77-grain tipped MatchKing (BC .420) are excellent, and both make outstanding crossover long-range varmint and predator bullets. Did you ever think youd be shooting 90-grain bullets in a .22-caliber round? The cartridge case is arguably the best .224-caliber, AR-compatible design ever engineered. | 224 Valkyrie load data [Re: yoteblaster] erikc838 Die Hard Member II Registered: 05/04/13 Posts: 1401 Loc: Las Cruces, NM 8208 and RL17 _____ Erik Top #3153202 - . And it runs comfortably through a standard AR-15 action. The familiar 55-grain bullets are now the lightweights. Remember how the 1:9-inch twist made possible the 69-grain HPBT, and a 1:8-inch twist stabilized 80-grain bullets? One is hard pressed to find a nicer person. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Oct 7, 2016. Dont you love marketing? However, it is important to note that one cannot just seat each and every bullet to that length without some problems, so I had to do some adjusting of COLs with some bullets. Any way I crunched the data, at factory advertised velocities in standard, sea-level atmospherics, the projectile went transonic at approximately 1,200 yards. 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. You wont settle, and neither will we. 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). In addition, just out is a new match load from Hornady. 220 swift 221 remington fireball 222 remington 222 remington magnum 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 . For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. SET YOUR SIGHTS ON PISTOL RELOADING DATA Find what you need in four easy steps. I absolutely love Sierra bullets, but in this case dont bother with the 90-grain MatchKing. The Hodgdon team selected the most ballistically uniform and efficient powders for the 224 Valkyrie. "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. Shooting at higher-than usual altitudes also increases the .224 Valkyries capability. Suspiciously, I manually overrode the Sierra-provided variable BC numbers, plugging in only the highest, max-velocity BC (G1 BC: .563) listed for the 90-grain projectiles muzzle velocity. Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. Diannas also won the 2015 NRA World Shooting Championship Ladies title. By 2011, she sold her farm and all of her horses to focus on 3-Gun and the 2nd Amendment. AR-15 enthusiasts saw it as a way to extend their long-range capabilities while long-range precision shooters recognized it as a way to achieve maximum range with minimum recoil. I'll swing by the store soon and check a Nosler manual for load data. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM) 308 Norma Magnum. Unlock Charge Details Add to wishlist Product number: xLID_B3973_C149 Load Data / Description Manufacturer Metric Measures Reviews We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complementary product pages. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM). The largest difference with the 90-grain MatchKing was 54 fps (2 percent). One of the virtues of the Valkyrie is that its maximum cartridge overall length (COL) is 2.26 inches so that it will fit in an AR magazine. Additionally, case capacity is greater than that of the .223/5.56, about 5 percent as I measure it (29.9 grains versus 31.5 grains of water filled to the case mouth). Nevertheless, four bullets had to be seated considerably deeper to avoid sticking a bullet in the barrel throat: the Barnes 70-grain TSX BT, Hornady 70-grain GMX, Speer 70-grain JSP, and Swift 75-grain Scirocco II. Nosler: BT: Federal 205-Small Rifle: Details: Hodgdon - Benchmark: 62 gr. I had 2 of this load leftover and allowed an older gentleman at the range try out my Valkyrie since he was interested in it. Nosler bullets are'nt cheap and to get maximum performance I want maximum information. The Valkyries shoulder is pushed back somewhat to give bullets plenty of ogive space for long, skinny projectiles. Don't know your purpose for shooting or your barrel length, but after testing a variety of AR barrel lengths, using Lake City Brass, CCI and VVN140 (starting right around 23.6 gr) and VVN530 has worked nicely and consistently with barrels starting at 12" through 20" and 69 gr Sierra's. /wp-content/uploads/2016/08/HODGDON_LOGO_DARK.png. Below you'll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. If loading for a bolt action, simply clean cases, confirm overall length is within spec, and proceed to resize and load. . This, combined with the extremely good BCs of the bullet options discussed earlier, will help you reach way, way out there and realize the full potential of the cartridge. 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. Share your experiences with other customers. Access the .224 Valkyrie Data via Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center. Pretty good info on the 224 Valkyrie Apr 6, 2019 #9 D Dwh7271 Handloader Nov 18, 2013 2,461 1 I really like the cartridge. 243 Win. Make an introduction to Jake and youll instantly receive a big grin and firm handshake. Conventional wisdom suggests that in shorter barrels, about 25 fps is lost per inch. 2.180 in. 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. Loaded Valkyrie cartridges easily meet, or come in under the 2.26-inch overall loaded length (OAL) threshold dictated by AR-15 detachable magazines, while also delivering more energy at much greater distances. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. Noslers 62-grain Varmegeddon is an explosive, flat-base varmint bullet with a .251 BC. Revic Optics BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder: Review, 5 Best Red-Dot Optics for SIG Sauer P365X & XL Pistols, Wilson Combat SFX9 5-Inch Solid Frame 9mm Pistol: First Look, .224 Valkyrie Small Precision Rifle Cartridge: Everything You Need to Know, Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Optic-Ready Autoloading Shotgun: First Look. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. This minimizes extreme spread and standard deviation, benefitting long-range accuracy. In a nutshell, the 224 Valkyrie stacks up favorably for trajectory, wind drift, and accuracy with just about any round, but you cant match the energy level of a 130- to 140-grain 6.5mm bullet with an 80- or 90-grain .22-caliber bullet. Through shooting, Zach has met many people in the shooting community. Prime with small rifle caps of your choice. Ruger's multi-role small frame autoloading rifle - Sear - combines AR-10 power with AR-15 Portability. Second, I prepare and shoot what I call calibration loads. For these I review pressure-tested load data in the manual and select the powders that gave the highest velocities with the bullets tested. Walker loves waterfowl hunting with his black lab Pow. Just as significantly, the ballistic coefficients (BC) of these new bullets also reach new levels. Impact energy and wind-bucking ability aside, the .224 Valkyrie provides ballistics that nip at the heels of the uber-popular 6.5 Creedmoor but it doesnt require stepping up to an AR-10 (assuming you are a precision-semiauto kind of guy). 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. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. Plus, it meters beautifully through volumetric, mechanical powder measures. A large portion of the Valkyries mass appeal is in fast rifling twist rates in the neighborhood of 1:7, allowing the use of heavy-for-caliber bullets, though standard 55-grain bullets are certainly compatible. Reviews can only be submitted while being logged in. After starting a life and career in Tulsa, she pursued barrel racing until she found 3-Gun in 2009. The best group with this bullet was created by 26 grains of Vihtavuori N-540, measuring .74-inch at 2,882 fps. Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. To achieve a modicum of versatility, the rifling twist could not be 1:6 or faster it had to be 1:7 or slower. 300 Winchester Magnum. So that leaves the decision on hunting with a .22 up to the individual hunter, depending on the size of the quarry and the bullet chosen. This prevents the latter from chambering in a gun . In short, the .224 Valkyrie tends to provide poor accuracy with the bullet that all the hype is built around the 90-grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK). 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. The .224 Valkyrie was designed by Federal Ammunition in 2017. Soon, Zach was shooting skeet and fell in love with the sport. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. Thanks for the other responses. Reviews. We know who we are and being true to yourself allows you to become the best at what you do. The Hodgdon lab technicians have been busy and have tested hundreds of load recipes for the new round. The only load the Ranier did okay wit h was the 23.5 8208 load. 224 Valkyrie 100-grain Fusion MSR 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. She helps organize and coordinate Arizonas own national level event, the Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. The 22 Nosler's 30-degree shoulder (the .223 Rem. Trophies, victories, livestheres too much at stake for second thoughts or second chances. For a semiauto .224 Valkyrie, however, several extra steps are called for. Not something you want to experience. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This means that the 224 Valkyrie is too wide to fit in standard 5.56 NATO magazines for the AR-15, and 6.8 SPC mags will need to be use for 224 Valkyrie. For us, thats building the most innovative, most accurateand most effectivebullets and ammunition in the industry. The desire to know, when, how, and if he should take these shots along with an unquenched thirst for competition, lead Brian to shoot precision rifle events. 22-250 Rem. 300 Ruger Compact Magnum. All charges were weighed on an RCBS M-1500 electronic scale. We dont cater to every trend and we arent everything to everyone. Click "Get Data" to view results. In 2015, Ryan and Dianna traveled to over 36 events across the world, including Italy and New Zealand. cells marked in yellow are not dangerous but indicate possible (but not necessary) suboptimal characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. In addition to shooting, Zach plays plays baseball, basketball, football, and track & field. Handloaders can have a ball concocting their own Valkyrie loads. Matching Laods. The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. The truth is, we owe it to you. The other data are from loads developed in rifles that I own. Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. **Max: 22.4gr85.9%4892189%2799100%2697100%Accurate 2230. Ten new, unprimed Starline brass showed a weight deviation of just one grain. All bullets except the Sierra 90-grain MatchKing varied only about 0.7 percent. On the other hand, while the 22 Nosler still has the flattest trajectory of the bunch with the heavier big game load, the .224 Valkyrie has an even bigger . ABOUT CHAD: Chad is a world champion elk caller and two-time Eastern US Elk Calling Champion. For example, Federals 224 Valkyrie factory ammo is loaded with the new Sierra 90-grain MatchKing. 300 Savage. Trimming prevents the case mouth from growing too long and jamming against the step in the front of the chamber. The new 9mm suppressor can mount easily to any pistol barrel threaded x28 inches and doesn't compromise on sound suppression, gas blowback or recoil. . All Rights Reserved. Dianna currently competes in the role of Captain for Team Benelli. 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 . This year my NRL Hunter has been with H-1000 and its incredible! It is developed to mimic the long-range ballistics of the popular 6.5 Creedmoor, but in a smaller package, with the attendant reduction in recoil and implementation costs. Because it uses the 6.8 SPC as its parent case, the .224 Valkyrie fits and functions in any quality AR-15 magazine designed for the 6.8 SPC and/or 22 Nosler. 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. "Shooting heavier . I have visited this lab, and it is highly sophisticated. He took his first turkey and mule deer at age 6 and his first bull elk at age 9. Once-fired Starline brass held an average of 30.7 grains of water, filled to the rim and with a spent primer in place, compared to 31.7 and 31.1 grains average for once-fired Federal brass and nickel-plated cases resulting from once-fired factory ammunition. If predators are your primary focus, I really like Noslers 50-grain Ballistic Tip. 7mm-08 remington 7x57mm mauser 284 . 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. Factory-advertised numbers, both in ammunition and handloading data, are generated using 24-inch test barrels. He also placed second in the World Elk Calling competition. And since Federal Premium has 6.8 SPC military contracts running into the millions of rounds with countries like Saudi Arabia and Jordan, parent cases are ultra-abundant, making the Valkyrie a more affordable shooting option than other souped-up AR rounds. No reviews found. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. 24.5 gr. Handloaders are fortunate to have highly credible, scientifically developed, pressure-tested load data. The 60-grain Ballistic Tip was close behind at 0.53 inch, and it favored 28.6 grains of CFE 223 for a speed of 3,226 fps. * All prices incl. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. It will give you something to do, but won't get you anywhere. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. You can find Ryan on Shooting Gallery on The Outdoor Channel, and Realtree.com. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Sierra Bullets Load Data for .224 Valkyrie (Partial Sample) The new .224 Valkyrie was introduced late last year as a Hot Rod cartridge that will work in AR15s. 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. In practical use, however, Ive seen no discernable degradation in accuracy. She has since entered the Open division and has competed all over the country at numerous national level events, including the PRS Finale in 2018. 308 Winchester. In addition, she is also an outdoor writer and photographer, as well as a national seminar speaker. Phillip is also well known as a nationally ranked precision rifle competitor in the Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League circuits. The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. 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. Other personal favorites are TAC and Reloder 17. Youll need to milk every bit of potential performance from your handloads.
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