Comments on: New .224 Cartridge for AR Match Rifles

By: RM Coleman 111

RM Coleman 111 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:16:36 +0000

It is now Nov 2018, The 224 Valkyrie is having a few issues the projectiles before they leave the barrel. While information on both the Valkyrie and the 224 AR Mag is scarce. I would like to see accuracy testing to 1000 yds and beyond. Also is there a heavier 90 gr .224 projectile? The 224 AR Mag looks promising but does being mainstream mean everything. Will they do Akley Improved 224 AR Mags. Will this compete with a 243. So many questions, so few answers and does anybody really care enough to publish research they might have. Thanks to the many wildcatters that hit mainstream status.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:23:24 +0000

And yes much less barrel life

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:21:39 +0000

The 6.5 is a perfect deer cartridge. I am pushing 123 eld with 2700 FPS velocity out of a 5r barreled 24 inch rig. With a muzzle brake it recoils less than a 223 bolt gun. I have reloaded the 90 grain stuff in my 223 with pressure signs at 2650 FPS using variety of powders. The varget seemed to stand out. And the N.C. of the hornady stuff isn’t any less than the 90 grain smk. I’m sure hornady will come out with a round with a high Bc for the Valkyrie. But I’d rather hit medium to medium large game with a 6.5 123 grain bullet than a 90 grain moving at the same trajectory and velocity. Just seems to work better. I understand that The Valkyrie actually holds a tad more powder than the grendel. But if you load the grendel correctly it is the perfect deer caliber. Then later on they will probably come out with a 6.5 Valkyrie and swear up and down it will be the best ar cartridge available. Go with what you know. The 6.5 has worked perfect for my hunting needs and had the trajectory of a 308. Now try loading those 90 grainers in a 22 250 and see how far a distance you can get.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:32:04 +0000

With a muzzle brake, I have never had any problems with recoil with the Grendel. I suspect you are correct in regards to a shorter barrel life. Sometimes trade-offs are a muther…….

By: Guy

Guy — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:51:46 +0000

The 90 .224 has a higher BC and less recoil then the 6.5 120. As well as im sure much less barrel life.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:26 +0000

I routinely shoot my 6.5 Grendel at 300 yard matches and it consistently shoots into 1.5″ groups. Not all that good, but that is as good as I am. This is shooting the 120 grain bullet; ergo, I see little use for s .224 that does not push a 90 grain bullet that much faster. Also, is the accuracy of the 90 grainer up to the standards of 6.5 110 or 120 grain bullets? As an FYI, the 6.5 Grendel is the most effective hog gun I have every shot.

By: lessdrop

lessdrop — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:27:32 +0000

Whoa,that there is some mighty good stuff. Personaly, my miniscule opinion is (good use of a Grendel)
Humbley yours,
lessdrop