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. hb``e`` 0000099099 00000 n It's a bighorn tl3 with 26 inch rock creek barrel. 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. . Valkyries rode to war on horses wearing shields and helmets; some even flew through the air. We expect some bolt-action PRS shooters might adopt the .224 Valkyrie. I have loaded a fair bit of it in .223. 0000049698 00000 n 0000003136 00000 n Rifle #2 was only slightly less accurate, averaging .94 inch for all loads tested, and only five came in over an inchstill impressive performance. 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. With velocities north of 3,000 fps, this was a natural choice, as copper fouling is guaranteed at those speeds. Necks were of uniform thickness, and cases didnt lengthen much at all over the testing program. | Moving on to the 88-grain ELD MATCH rounds, we decided to change from IMR 8208 to Hodgdon Varget. : 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. 224 valkyrie 80 eldm load data w/ cfe 223 Thread starterbgavin Start dateOct 17, 2019 Forums Reloading Depot JavaScript is disabled. Reports of similar results here and there have been noted in the online grapevine. What powder are you getting the best results with 224 Valkyrie? scope set at 10x.3. I switched back to applying just a dab of Reddings Imperial case wax to the lower body, and the rate of dented shoulders dropped to just an occasional occurrence. The results are shown below. But they are still a place to start. Looking it over, we found a dozen different powders that we can load with, and staring at me were two of my favorites. Introduced by Federal 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Nevermind,they made the case length 0.02 shorter than everyone else lists to fit it in. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. "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 prepped a bunch of new Starline cases, and prepared 28 different handloads, 14 for each rifle, using a wide variety of powders and bullets. But do you know how to properly use them? In other words, range estimation becomes less critical, even when it comes to tiny targets like small steel plates or prairie dogs. (Above) Test handloads were prepared with RCBS dies. The author was able to meter each throw to within 0.1 of a grain. : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. DOWNLOAD Complete Sierra .224 Valkyrie LOAD DATA PDF , Sierra Bullets Load Data for .224 Valkyrie (Partial Sample), Lastest Load Data for .224 Valkyrie from Sierra, Hodgdon Releases Load Data for .224 Valkyrie, Load Data for .224 Valkyrie Optimizing the Cartridge, 6mm Creedmoor Load Data from Sierra Bullets + BONUS. 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. Guys on the facebook page "Valkyrie Ascending Reloading" have convinced me to switch from . 0000035008 00000 n The 22-250 has plenty of powder capacity, but its standard 14-inch twist pretty much rules out heavy bullets. Just an armorers wrench and a torque wrench were needed to make the swap. 0000050046 00000 n What It Is Not. 0000042357 00000 n Powder: CFE 223 (Hodgdon) Primer: FED 205m Case: FED Trim Length: 1.590" C.O.L. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. The rim diameter of both rounds is .442 inch. Uniform components are very important for accurate handloads, and Starline cases demonstrated their quality, both on the range and in their empirical measurements. Unfortunately you wont achieve much accuracy without consistent velocity. 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 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. We obtained this information with a MagnetoSpeed chronograph, which has alwaysprovided consistent results in our testing.Speed is important for this particular cartridge, as it plays a major rolefor this round's intended purpose. Buy CFE 223 copper fouling eraser directly from Hodgdon. 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. Using bullets from Nosler Varmageddon, Speer Gold Dot, Nosler Custom Competition, Hornady ELD-Match, Berger VLD Target. 2520 was solid with both 25.8 and 26.3 both yeilding around 1 moa. This allows you to load the longest, heaviest .224-caliber bullets and still feed reliably from an AR15-type magazine. The powder measures very well and consistently. 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. However, Lane easily duplicated the ballistics of factory-loaded ammunition. I set a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5x 42mm scope in Precision Hardcore Gear Black Opps 30mm rings for testing. (I fully admit that shooter error is a potential factor.) My first pick was IMR 8208, as I have always had good luck using it to push heavy .224-inch bullets down a barrel. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. 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. Hornady takes the 224 Valkyrie to new heights! With the 90gr SMK, the .224 Valkyrie offers ballistics similar to the 6.5 Creedmoor but with significantly less felt recoil. Hornady developed a new 88-grain ELD Match bullet specifically to meet the Valkyries performance requirements. Whether such an arm would crowd out the .223 or 22-250 Remingtons is a question that can be only answered in the marketplace. Interesting data, thanks for taking the time to post. Values in green indicate MAXIMUM loads use CAUTION. 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. 0000098734 00000 n The quality of Starline brass is well known, so this is a welcome addition to our loading benches. The new .224 Valkyrie was introduced late last year as a Hot Rod cartridge that will work in AR15s. Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Looks like we found the problem. Velocities on these were smoking, reaching 3,074 fps out of our relatively short 18.5-inch barrel. Hodgdon Releases 224 Valkyrie Data Hodgdon, the Brand That's True , is pleased to announce the launch of load data for the new 224 Valkyrie cartridge, now available on Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center at www.HodgdonReloading.com. 0000034585 00000 n Loads for 20 bullet types and 22 powders* are listed. %PDF-1.3 % One is a 24-inch, heavyweight, target barrel configured for my switch-barrel DRD Tactical CDR-15 AR. 0000031612 00000 n Shaw with its new line of AR-15 barrels. I never could get very tight ES with it . With Sierra's remarkable new 95-grain MatchKing, this gives the little . Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/imr_stickylogo_red.png. As a bullet passes through the air, it is dropping at a rate of 9.8 meters per second. Whatever works for you. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) The new brass is available from Starlines network of dealers in pre-packaged bags of 250, 500, or 1,000 or Factory Direct online at www.starlinebrass.com. Designed to rival the .22 Nosler while still running well in ARs, the new .224 Valkyrie offers excellent long-range performance when loaded with modern, high-BC bullets. Federal Premium initially offered 60-, 75-, and 90-grain offerings to cover a variety of hunting and target applications. Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. This is where ballistic coefficient is king. Metering it is effortless and very consistent. As you can see in the performance chart, I test-fired factory ammo and handloads topped with only the heavier .22-caliber bullets. *j. The dead in Valhalla were considered heroes and were fed lavish feasts by the Valkyries; Oden feasted there with his heroes, day after day. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Im a bit confused by your statement you do dont care about velocity only accuracy. 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. And, since the Valkyries maximum overall cartridge length is 2.26 inches, it fits comfortably in the ubiquitous AR-15 platforma major plus. They were easy to decap while resizing, but you must remove the crimp before you can reprime them. Serious handloaders know the importance of quality cases for accurate ammo. I repeatedly experienced lube dents in most of the first batch of cases I resized. 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. Even stuffed with a maximum charge of Hodgdon Varget, there is still more than enough room to seat long Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullets into the 224 Valkyrie case. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. 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). Just a few weeks later, I found myself at the E.R. Reaching a speed where the round will staystabilized past 800 yards is a challenge. 0000080878 00000 n The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges. 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Why? Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. The 224 Valkyrie does not have a dedicated magazine yet. I have been an early, yet trepidant, fan of the .224 Valkyrie, and have tested several rifles with many handloads. 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. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 85 Nosler RDF with 24.2 grains CFE-223: 200 = 1.52 200 = 1.68 (Both groups show promise. 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. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. So far both bullets perform well. 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. The .224 valkyrie should be a better choice with heavier bullets since it is shorter and will allow longer OAL with the longer bullets. 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 . The maximum length of the Valkyrie case is listed by SAAMI as 1.600 inches. 0000043396 00000 n 0000022062 00000 n Luckily, this was just a few days before SHOT Show 2019, where I would be immersed in a wealth of gun knowledge and industry information. 0000022266 00000 n Primer pockets were snug, but not too tightno crushed primer pellets in these cases. Graciously, the company supplied me with one for testing and I left with it that day. 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. Hodgdon CFE 223 is a very fine spherical powder. 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). 0000006404 00000 n If I find anything better than I already posted I will add it. Installing the RISE Armament right at our shooting bench went without a hitch and allowed for better trigger control during shooting. If you own an AR, youve probably heard of the hot, new .224 Valkyrie cartridge. I know the "best recipes" I have copied from other shooters have been sub-par in my Valkyrie. The .224 Valkyrie was created to provide optimal long-range performance, and matching factory-load ballistics with handloads is relatively easy. 0000096374 00000 n August 16, 2018 By G&A Online Editors. Keep up-to-date on new products, A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. Along with 308. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. 0000011356 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, says Ron Reiber, Hodgdon product manager and ballistician. Varget 24.3 was a 1+- moa, 24.8 opened it up to 1.5. Share the post ".224 Valkyrie Load Data for 52gr to 95gr Bullets from Sierra", Tags: .223 Remington, .224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 6.5 Grendel, 95gr SMK, AR Cartridge, AR Magazine, AR15, High-BC, Load Data. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! 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.

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