Do you need a different barrel for a 224 Valkyrie?

So, even though the bullet is the same diameter, you’ll need a 224 Valkyrie barrel due to the different chamber dimensions. You’ll also need a 6.8 SPC bolt although the upper receiver is the same. A 6.8 SPC cartridge (left) and 90-grain 224 Valkyrie (right).

Which is better a.224 Valkyrie or.8 SPC?

The .224 Valkyrie ticks the box for high ballistic coefficient as it suffers less drag, and you can compare it with several a couple of other Federal cartridges The .224 Valkyrie is bigger and better in ballistic coefficient against its contemporaries. You can tell that its performance is similar to an extended action round like the 6.8 SPC.

When did the 224 Valkryie cartridge come out?

This article about 224 Valkyrie (the .224 Valkryie cartridge) originally ran in May of 2018. With the continued release of specialized .224 loads and 224 Valkyrie barrel options, it seems appropriate to periodically republish it.

What kind of Bullet do you need for a Valkyrie?

In fact, you can think of the Valkyrie as a necked-down 6.8 SPC. So, even though the bullet is the same diameter, you’ll need a 224 Valkyrie barrel due to the different chamber dimensions. You’ll also need a 6.8 SPC bolt although the upper receiver is the same. A 6.8 SPC cartridge (left) and 90-grain 224 Valkyrie (right).