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Rifle · SAAMI

.224 Valkyrie

224 Val

Long-range AR-15 cartridge.

Caliber
0.2245″ · 5.702 mm
Introduced
2017
Case
Rebated
Parent
6.8mm Remington SPC
Primary use
Target, Competition
Status
Active
Velocity2,700–3,300 fps
Energy1,050–1,450 ft·lb
Typical grains60 · 75 · 90 gr
Identity
Introduced
2017
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Federal Premium
Manufacturer
Federal Premium Ammunition
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Limited
Build
Case capacity
38.4 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:6.5 to 1:7
Primer
Small Rifle
Case type
Rebated
Pressure & range
Max pressure
55,000 psi
Eff. range
1300 yd
Recoil
6–9 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Federal Gold Medal Match 90 gr, 2,650 fps, BC 0.520 G1 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd26501403-1.5″—
100 yd255613050.0″0.0
200 yd24641213-3.9″-1.8
300 yd23731125-13.4″-4.3
400 yd22831042-29.2″-7.0
500 yd2195963-51.6″-9.9
600 yd2108888-81.3″-12.9
700 yd2023818-118.8″-16.2
800 yd1939751-164.8″-19.7

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingHornady Precision Hunter ELD-X80 gr · ELD-X · 3,000 fps · BC 0.199 G7Buy now →
Best for TargetFederal Gold Medal Match Sierra90 gr · Sierra MatchKing OTM · 2,700 fps · BC 0.520 G1Buy now →

Buy links open .224 Valkyrie ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

SAAMI · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀5.700.224✓
Neck ⌀6.500.256✓
Shoulder ⌀10.240.403✓
Shoulder angle30°—✓
Base ⌀10.690.421✓
Rim ⌀10.720.422✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.250.049✓
Neck length6.840.269≈
Case length40.641.600✓
Overall length57.402.260✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .224 Valkyrie is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 83 active loads across 24 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 83 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
WinchesterVarmint X V-MAX55V-MAX3,3001,3300.128 G7
HornadyVarmint Express55V-MAX3,3001,3300.128 G7
NoslerMatch Grade70HPBT3,1001,4930.337 G1
BergerTarget73Hybrid OTM3,0751,5320.171 G7
WinchesterUSA White Box75OTM3,0751,5740.189 G7
PRVI PartizanPPU75HPBT3,0001,4990.381 G1
Sig SauerElite Performance75OTM3,0001,4990.189 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X80ELD-X3,0001,5980.199 G7
HornadyBlack75ELD-M3,0001,4990.200 G7
FiocchiShooting Dynamics75HPBT3,0001,4990.381 G1
WinchesterUSA Ready OTM 75gr75OTM3,0001,4990.189 G7
SierraMatchKing77HPBT3,0001,5390.372 G1
LapuaScenar80HPBT2,9501,5460.423 G1
HornadyELD-X80ELD-X2,7501,3430.199 G7
NoslerMatch Grade RDF HPBT 85gr85RDF HPBT2,7501,4270.465 G1

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

3 reloading powders listed for .224 Valkyrie, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

H3352015N135
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Firearms chambered in .224 Valkyrie

12 models in the database chamber .224 Valkyrie. Browse all →

Ruger SFARPalmetto State Armory PA-15 .224 ValkyrieBCM BCM RECCE-16 MCMR .224 ValkyrieChristensen Arms CA-10 G2 .224 Valkyrie 22-inchChristensen Arms CA-15 G2 .224 Valkyrie 18-inchRadical Firearms FR16 224 Valkyrie 18-inchRadical Firearms RPR .224 Valkyrie 18-inchJP Enterprises PSC-12 .224 Valkyrie 18-inchBCM BCM RECCE-16 .224 ValkyrieCMMG Endeavor .224 Valkyrie 18-inchDaniel Defense DDM4 V7 .224 ValkyrieSavage Arms Savage A17 Pro Varmint .224 Valkyrie 22-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
6.8mm Remington SPC
Family TreeOpen .224 Valkyrie in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads83 factory loads for .224 Valkyrie↗Reloading3 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .224 Valkyrie↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Introduced by Federal in 2017 as long-range AR-15 cartridge. Marketed as supersonic to 1300 yards. Uses 6.8 SPC case necked to .224. Competition from 6mm ARC hurt adoption.

FAQs

What twist rate does .224 Valkyrie use?
.224 Valkyrie typically uses a 1:6.5 to 1:7 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .224 Valkyrie?
.224 Valkyrie uses a 0.2245″ (5.702 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .224 Valkyrie still in production?
.224 Valkyrie is active; typical availability is limited.
What is .224 Valkyrie used for?
.224 Valkyrie is primarily used for target, competition.
What is .224 Valkyrie based on?
.224 Valkyrie is derived from the 6.8 SPC case.
What are the best powders for .224 Valkyrie?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .224 Valkyrie include H335, 2015, N135.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 83 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →