.224 Valkyrie

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.224 Valkyrie
6.8 SPC + .224 Valkyrie.png
From left: 6.8 SPC (110gr VMax), 6.8 SPC (90gr JHP), .224 Valkyrie (88gr ELD), .224 Valkyrie (75gr FMJ)
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerFederal Ammunition
Designed2017
Specifications
Parent case6.8 SPC
Case typeRimless, bottlenecked
Bullet diameter0.2245 in (5.70 mm)
Neck diameter0.2560 in (6.50 mm)
Shoulder diameter0.4031 in (10.24 mm)
Base diameter0.4207 in (10.69 mm)
Rim diameter0.422 in (10.7 mm)
Rim thickness0.049 in (1.2 mm)
Case length1.60 in (41 mm)
Overall length2.260 in (57.4 mm)
Case capacity34.5 gr H2O (2.24 cm3)
Rifling twist1 in 7"
Primer typeSmall Rifle
Maximum pressure (SAAMI)55,000 psi (379.2 MPa)
Maximum pressure (C.I.P.)405.0 MPa (58,740 psi)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
60 gr (4 g) Nosler BT 3,459 ft/s (1,054 m/s) 1,594 ft⋅lbf (2,161 J)
75 gr (5 g) ELD Match 3,013 ft/s (918 m/s) 1,512 ft⋅lbf (2,050 J)
90 gr (6 g) Fusion SP 2,638 ft/s (804 m/s) 1,391 ft⋅lbf (1,886 J)
Test barrel length: 24 in[1][2][3][4]
Source(s): Hodgdon Reloading

The .224 Valkyrie (5.6×41 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).[4] 224 Valkyrie uses the same bullet diameter as 5.56×45mm NATO and a necked down larger case from the 6.8 SPC allowing for heavier bullets and higher muzzle velocity.

Development[edit]

In order to fill a need for long range small platform modern sporting rifles, the .224 Valkyrie was developed by Federal by taking their proven 6.8 SPC case and necking it down to utilize a .224 diameter projectile. Prior to this, the ability to compete at long range (1000+ meters or yards) was dominated in competition by the large-frame MSRs, primarily in .308 Winchester and 6.5mm Creedmoor.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "VELOCITY AND PRESSURE DATA – SAAMI New Cartridge & Chamber" (PDF). Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "C.I.P. TDCC 224 Valkyrie" (PDF). Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "New Hot-Rod .224 Valkyrie Cartridge from Federal". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "224 Valkyrie: Comparisons and Capabilities". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  5. ^ [https://web.archive.org/web/20200108132930/http://www.municion.org/Menu/Fc01.htm Archived January 8, 2020, at the Wayback Machine Menú del sitio MUNICION.ORG

External links[edit]

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