Cartridge comparison
.224 Valkyrie vs 6.5 Grendel
.224 Valkyrie and 6.5 Grendel are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .224 Valkyrie | 6.5 Grendel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2003 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2245″ | 0.2642″ |
| Case length | 1.6″ | 1.5201″ |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1300 yd | 800 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.