Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Nosler vs .224 Valkyrie
Cartridge comparison
.22 Nosler vs .224 Valkyrie
.22 Nosler is faster (3,350 vs 3,300 fps); .224 Valkyrie carries more energy (1,450 vs 1,369 ft·lb); .224 Valkyrie recoils less.
.22 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.224 Valkyrie →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Nosler | .224 Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.6″ |
| Velocity | 2,950–3,350 fps | 2,700–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,064–1,369 ft·lb | 1,050–1,450 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 6–9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 1300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Nosler faster than .224 Valkyrie?
- .22 Nosler is faster — up to 3,350 fps versus 3,300 fps.
- Does .22 Nosler hit harder than .224 Valkyrie?
- .224 Valkyrie carries more muzzle energy (1,450 vs 1,369 ft·lb).