This will likely be my last post for the CFE 80.5 and 85 grain loads. Loads for 20 bullet types and 22 powders* are listed. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Starting with the 60-grain V-Max loads, we fired our five-round groups and hit a node at 26.9 grains, giving us a group that measured just inside of an inch. 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. NOTE: This is only a partial sample, less than a third of the data Sierra has published. JavaScript is disabled. I am beginning to work up a load for my valkyrie 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. America's favorite platform, the AR-15, reigns supreme in many applications. While theyre not geared to the long-range crowd, they are light enough to be toted over hill and dale by varmint hunters, and theyd sure be a prairie dog or coyotes worst nightmare. 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.. I shot three, five-shot groups with each load in each rifle from my indoor shooting building. Is this the kind of information anyone here is interested in? Starline and Hornady are also offering .224 Valkyrie, so I obtained 50 pieces of Starline brass and several boxes of Hornady ELD-Match ammo. A database of .224 Valkyrie handloads. 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. A round that can cover more distance in less time will impact at a similar elevation over a wider range. (Ret.) #2. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The Valkyrie and the Creedmoor have several similar features of case design that make them both great cartridges. 0000099731 00000 n Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. 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. Bullet: Berger 22 Caliber 80.5 Grain Fullbore Target. Buy CFE 223 copper fouling eraser directly from Hodgdon. Both have 22-inch barrrels, and 6.5-inch twists.2. 0000022062 00000 n Basically a 6.8 SPC necked down to .22, the Valkyrie has a shorter case than the .223 Remington (and 5.5645 NATO). This substance is a mild lubricant that should be removed from the inside of the case necks before loading. Valkyries rode to war on horses wearing shields and helmets; some even flew through the air. 0000050046 00000 n If you own an AR, youve probably heard of the hot, new .224 Valkyrie cartridge. You are using an out of date browser. Along with 308. So much for over spin from the fast twists. Thats still minute of prairie dog right where most shots are taken. You are using an out of date browser. I acquired a set of Redding competition dies that includes both full-length-sizing and neck-sizing dies and a micrometer-adjustment seating die. 0000002920 00000 n The extremely uniform primer pockets of the Starline cases made priming a breezeno crushed pellets, or goosey-loosey pockets here. I will not post velocities (I don't care about velocity, only accuracy.) "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. After a quick swap, we headed back to the range and duplicated our test parameters. This setup is inherently more stable than a bipod, as it allows the gun to slide smoothly under recoil, and the wedge let us adjust elevation simply by sliding it in or out from the buttstock. I know some sort by brass and projectiles to get as consistent as possible, I am just not one of those people. . I am able to "real world" test at every range from 100-1000 yards so velocity is not important to me. This offers super-sonic velocities at ranges greater than the .223 Remington and the 6.5 Grendel can achieve at magazine length. I have used Starline cases in numerous cartridges for years and have been impressed with their performance and uniformity. 0000030592 00000 n What's the Perfect Trigger Pull Weight for a Hunting Rifle? trends and tips from the leader in reloading. 7 0 obj <> endobj xref 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. More accuracy can be achieved by adjusting seating depth, but it certainly will be a shooter. 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. We began zeroing and immediately realized something was off. Give a Gift I have loaded a fair bit of it in .223. The average weight of the sample cases was 115.1 grains, with an ES of 2.5 grains, and an SD of .7198 grain. 0000043396 00000 n 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. Fortunately, this is a one-time step in the reloading process. 0000003057 00000 n 0000016556 00000 n 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). A GI mag wont work beyond 2 or 3 rds anyway. The Helical fluting does more than just catch the eye. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); 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. 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. (Above) Several powders performed well in Starline .224 Valkyrie brass handloads, although Hodgdons CFE 223 is probably the best powder overall. For more details (with data charts), read Jeremy's FULL STORY on Sierra Bullets Blog. 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. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. %PDF-1.3 % Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyriehas been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. We installed this drop-in trigger in minutes right at the bench and were just about ready to go.We rested our build on a Champion V-Bag in the front and a Champion Wedge Bag in the rear. 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. Federal spent considerable time and energy developing a smaller cartridge to duplicate (and even improve upon) the Creedmoors impressive ballistics. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; 0000096374 00000 n 0000035331 00000 n Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. So, its obvious that these cases are ready to go with minimal, but necessary, preparation. The Hornady 88-grain ELD MATCH bullets finally gave us some clustering with 23.4 grains of Varget. 0000031612 00000 n Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type 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. Metering it is effortless and very consistent. Our test rifle consisted of a basic 20-inch 1:7-inch twist barrel with an M-Lok free-float rail. 0000006404 00000 n The different brands of brass weighed almost exactly the same, so I didnt need to adjust charge weights to accommodate capacity differences. *z?hac`T@PDOhiC;;RJ{/MZ&{Z%N |Zbp-Q[ 0 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. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; 22 PPC does better on performance. 0000011356 00000 n At 26.9 grains of CFE223, the author found his best load with the 60-grain V-Max. 0000003136 00000 n 88 gr ELD Match able to engage . : 2.110" Powder: 28.8 gr 31.1 gr Vel. Notes:1. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. 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. Ultimate Reloader is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. This was our thinking behind choosing the 88-grain ELD MATCH projectile. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. At more than 3,000 fps, this is sure to send a prairie dog flying off a mound. The 55-grain BT clocked 3,209 fps with 26.3 grains of IMR-8208XBR and averaged .54 inch. 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 . Here's the specifics for this load: (this is a MAX load) Case: New Starline 224 Valkyrie Cases. The 75-, 77-, 80-, and 90-grain match bullets shot pretty well, too, and would hold up better over longer ranges. Subscriber Services. 243 WINCHESTER . Full Member. 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. | They were easy to decap while resizing, but you must remove the crimp before you can reprime them. I will post future results as I get them. hb``e`` Range temperatures were 72 to 93 degrees F.5. Keep up-to-date on new products, 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. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. I have never weighed my projectiles when reloading. 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. IHFarmer07 Gunny Sergeant. 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. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. This is where ballistic coefficient is king. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. .224 Valkyrie reloading data with 160 loads. 0000002213 00000 n Reloder 15 and Power Pro 2000-MR propellants provided optimal load densities compatible with the .224 Valkyries case capacity. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. 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 new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. I decided to rebarrel two of my guns, and Lothar-Walther USA provided two stainless-steel barrels chambered for the new round. Since I haven't had any feedback I am simply curious. 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. One1Bravo Ops4. 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." Starting our journey, we looked at what was already commercially available. 0000006041 00000 n Interesting data, thanks for taking the time to post. 0000098734 00000 n Sights on both rifles were Burris 4.5-14x40 A.O. Federal was happy to provide us with the same brass that the company uses in its factory ammunition. Plus, Valkyrie chamber specs are carefully matched in rifle chambers to enhance accuracy potential. 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. Federal Premium initially offered 60-, 75-, and 90-grain offerings to cover a variety of hunting and target applications. I repeatedly experienced lube dents in most of the first batch of cases I resized. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. 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. A Luth-AR buttstock with adjustable LOP and comb height and 15-inch M-Lok forend were added. Minuteman. The rifles differ slightly in throating. You must log in or register to reply here. Sierra's .224 Valkyrie load data covers projectiles from 50 grain all the way up to 95 grains. 224 valkyrie 80 eldm load data w/ cfe 223 Thread starterbgavin Start dateOct 17, 2019 Forums Reloading Depot JavaScript is disabled. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. 0000035008 00000 n You need a 6.8 SPC mag for this. Overall, these are very respectable results for sportier-weight rifles. >V (`f` 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 . According to Sierra, the ogive on the 95 SMK is 0.661 nominal. 0000022446 00000 n These are all shown in Table 2. Two prototype bolt-action rifles were used for all loads. But they are still a place to start. 0000042641 00000 n Journey to Find a .223 Rem F-Class Load. This is where the 224 Valkyrie comes in. Varget 24.3 was a 1+- moa, 24.8 opened it up to 1.5. Gonna put the results in the 2nd post. 0000013501 00000 n 0000030982 00000 n 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. January 29 . However, while Eugene Stoner got it right in 1959, the one thing that the AR-15 always lacked was range. I never had to trim one over the course of testing, something I cant say about other brands of .224 Valkyrie cases Ive used. Starline Brass and the author accept no responsibility for use of the data in this article. 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. Although chilly, we weren't discouraged, as the early hours brought calm to the usual windy conditions on this particular range. Hornady developed a new 88-grain ELD Match bullet specifically to meet the Valkyries performance requirements. 0000030317 00000 n 0000097518 00000 n (Above) Case-neck thickness was checked with a ball micrometer and found little variance. 4 . Federal's .224 Valkyrie was designed to fit, feed, and fire in the popular AR-15 platform. I used RCBS dies, but sets are available from Hornady and Redding, as well. The maximum length of the Valkyrie case is listed by SAAMI as 1.600 inches. Subscriber Services. August 16, 2018 By G&A Online Editors. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. 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. A critical marksmanship skill that is easy to overlook. 'Identical' AR-15 Upper Receivers: Are They Really the Same? 0000087166 00000 n 0000097257 00000 n Introduced by Federal in 2017 and approved by SAAMI in 2018, the new 224 Valkyrie has been quickly adopted by long-range shooters. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. 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. - Ron Reiber, Hodgdon Product Manager and Ballistician. Primer pockets were snug, but not too tightno crushed primer pellets in these cases. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Varget hits the sweet spot for the best performance in this cartridge.. Significantly, after firing and resizing, the Starline cases lengthened only a smidgenanother bonus. Lol! I have been through the wringer on a few different load developments, but this one really had us thrown for a loop. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 0000015856 00000 n The biggest bonus I have from this is the amount of load data out there that is available. Values in green indicate MAXIMUM loads use CAUTION. 0000034585 00000 n 0000031529 00000 n HW[o7~_ D 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. *j. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. /wp-content/uploads/2017/12/winchester-logo-redv2.png. I set a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5x 42mm scope in Precision Hardcore Gear Black Opps 30mm rings for testing. : 2.110" Powder: 25.9 gr 28.2 gr Vel. 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. The Sierra 77-grain Tipped MatchKing over 27.0 grains of CFE 223 registered 2,933 fps and averaged a tidy .77 inch. A faster barrel will certainly help. .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day, Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1. 0000087437 00000 n 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. 0000022377 00000 n At this time, only Federal and Sierra have published load data for the .224 Valkyrie. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. Moving on to the 88-grain ELD MATCH rounds, we decided to change from IMR 8208 to Hodgdon Varget. And, since the Valkyries maximum overall cartridge length is 2.26 inches, it fits comfortably in the ubiquitous AR-15 platforma major plus. I know the "best recipes" I have copied from other shooters have been sub-par in my Valkyrie. There was no additional work needed to use the AR barrel, and gunsmith John Gallagher performed the needed modifications to the CZ 527. These features include a longer neck, a shoulder thats pushed back a bit, and rifle chambers with longer throats. One case had an ES of 0.000 no variation. The new round's maximum case length is 1.600 inches, as compared to the 6.8's case length of 1.686 inches. 0000049698 00000 n (Above) Case weights were uniform, and similar capacities contribute to consistent ballistics. Those loads have factory-rated muzzle velocities of 3,300 fps, 3,000 fps, 2,700 fps, and 2,700 fps respectively. We took a cartridge that offers less wind drift, drop and recoil and added the accuracy and consistency that made Hornady famous! 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. : 41,900 53,400 Hodgdon 50 gr I used primers common to reloaders of similar sized cases, i.e., Federal No. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. SAFETY DATA SHEET GET RELOADING DATA 0000047766 00000 n Installing the RISE Armament right at our shooting bench went without a hitch and allowed for better trigger control during shooting. For the life of us, we couldnt find a factory load that would stay inside of 3 MOA. 0000097813 00000 n This was the powder for our heavy target load. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. 0000019414 00000 n Communism only made one thing that works, and capitalism can make it even better. From affordable target practice to home defense, there isn't much that cannot be done with this rifle. About the .224 Valkyrie Cartridge. /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/imr_stickylogo_red.png. 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. The 22-250 has plenty of powder capacity, but its standard 14-inch twist pretty much rules out heavy bullets. 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 bullet/powder combination reached a speed of 2,523 fps, which is OK for our needs. Their availability will certainly contribute to the successful Flight of the Valkyrie. 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. Whatever works for you. About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. In addition to this, powder capacity is sacrificed to accommodate the long bullet, which reduces 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 The results are shown below. The cool thing about it is it uses a larger Magwell than std GI & corresponding larger promag. 0000003643 00000 n Let me know how the 8202 works I have that on hand and its performed well the Nosler 80s custom competition.