Lindcott Armory Compare / .224 Valkyrie vs 6.5 Grendel
Cartridge comparison
.224 Valkyrie vs 6.5 Grendel
.224 Valkyrie is faster (3,300 vs 2,700 fps); 6.5 Grendel carries more energy (1,600 vs 1,450 ft·lb); 6.5 Grendel recoils less.
.224 Valkyrie →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 Grendel →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .224 Valkyrie | 6.5 Grendel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 1.6″ | 1.52″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–3,300 fps | 2,400–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 1,050–1,450 ft·lb | 1,200–1,600 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1300 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .224 Valkyrie faster than 6.5 Grendel?
- .224 Valkyrie is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 2,700 fps.
- Does .224 Valkyrie hit harder than 6.5 Grendel?
- 6.5 Grendel carries more muzzle energy (1,600 vs 1,450 ft·lb).