224 Valkyrie Ammunition

Product Overview: 224 Valkyrie Ammunition

The .224 Valkyrie is a high-performance, long-range rifle cartridge introduced by Federal Premium Ammunition in 2017. It was developed to provide superior ballistics compared to other small caliber cartridges like the .223 Remington, particularly in the AR-15 platform. The .224 Valkyrie is designed for both precision target shooting and hunting, offering a flat trajectory and high velocity.

Key Specifications:

1. Caliber: .224 Valkyrie
2. Bullet Diameter: 0.224 inches (5.7 mm)
3. Case Type: Rimless, Bottleneck
4. Overall Length: 2.255 inches (57.3 mm)
5. Case Length: 1.600 inches (40.6 mm)
6. Rim Diameter: 0.378 inches (9.6 mm)
7. Bullet Weights: Typically ranges from 60 to 90 grains
8. Muzzle Velocity:
   • 60-grain bullet: ~3,300 feet per second (1,006 m/s)
   • 90-grain bullet: ~2,700 feet per second (823 m/s)
9. Muzzle Energy:
   • 60-grain bullet: ~1,448 foot-pounds (1,963 joules)
   • 90-grain bullet: ~1,458 foot-pounds (1,977 joules)
10. Twist Rate: Often 1:7 or 1:6.5 to stabilize heavier, longer bullets

Features and Benefits:

• Superior Ballistics: The .224 Valkyrie offers flatter trajectories and less wind drift compared to other small-caliber cartridges.
• Long-Range Performance: It maintains supersonic speeds out to 1,300 yards, making it ideal for long-distance target shooting and varmint hunting.
• Versatility: Suitable for various applications, from competitive shooting to hunting medium-sized game.
• Low Recoil: Provides a manageable recoil, allowing for quicker follow-up shots and better accuracy.
• High Velocity: Achieves high velocities even with heavier bullets, ensuring excellent terminal performance.

• 224 Valkyrie
• Long-range shooting
• High-velocity ammunition
• Precision rifle cartridge
• AR-15 compatible
• Low recoil
• Flat trajectory
• Supersonic speed
• Competitive shooting
• Varmint hunting
• Medium game hunting
• Federal Premium Ammunition
• Ballistic performance
• Target shooting