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Apr 16, 2020 · Is the .224 Valkyrie by Federal the next caliber for you? We look at the ballistics, ammo pricing, best uppers, and best barrels to answer your question.
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Jun 11, 2021 · Recoil. The .224 Valkyrie recoil is 50 percent less than the 6.5 Creedmoor, making this gun ideal for recoil-sensitive shooters. As a result, using the.224 Valkyrie makes it simple to get back on track and make the required adjustments. Almost all Valkyrie barrels must be 22 to 24 inches long to achieve full velocity.
Like the .223 Remington, the .224 Valkyrie is also a really good varmint cartridge. For that reason, Hornady offers the .224 Valkyrie as part of their Varmint Express line of ammo. Loaded with a 60 grain V-Max bullet at 3,300 feet per second, this is a very accurate and extremely flat shooting varmint hunting load at all practical ranges.
If you want to shoot your MSR and consistently hit targets beyond 500 yards, .224 Valkyrie is currently the best tool for the job. When it comes to hunting, shooters are also making the switch to .224 Valkyrie. For big game animals, .224 Valkyrie relies a little too heavily on velocity for terminal performance.
Oct 18, 2019 · 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). The same projectile made legendary with victories on Camp Perry’s 1,000-yard range during the National Matches.
Aug 29, 2019 · Since its inception at the 2018 SHOT Show, the Federal Premium 224 Valkyrie has quickly become a fan favorite among long-range shooters. Following on the heels of the 22 Nosler, the Valkyrie...
May 21, 2018 · Billed as “the new choice for both long-range target shooters and hunters,” and described as “an all-new cartridge that transforms the MSR15 platform, unleashes shooters’ long-range potential and...
