224 Valkyrie Parts Arrive

Published on February 17, 2018
Duration: 15:01

This video details the initial parts acquisition for building a 224 Valkyrie rifle. The creator emphasizes the importance of a quality barrel from White Oak Armament and discusses the selection of an 18-inch barrel for comparative testing. Reloading components, including Forster dies and Redding shell holders, are covered, along with an overview of available Federal factory ammunition and potential handloading bullets. The video also touches on powder selection based on early Alliant load data and outlines the remaining standard AR-15 components for the build.

Quick Summary

For the 224 Valkyrie build, an 18-inch White Oak Armament barrel was chosen for comparative velocity testing with other calibers. Reloading will utilize Forster Benchrest dies and a Redding #5 shell holder. Available factory ammunition includes Federal's Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing, Fusion, Nosler Ballistic Tip, and American Eagle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 224 Valkyrie Build
  2. 00:36White Oak Armament Barrel Selection
  3. 01:40Barrel Length Decision (18-inch)
  4. 02:38Gas System Length
  5. 03:04Twist Rate Options
  6. 03:54Bolt Selection
  7. 04:01Reloading Dies Arrive
  8. 04:33Forster Benchrest Die Set Details
  9. 06:23Shell Holder Requirement
  10. 06:49Brass Availability Issues
  11. 07:08Federal Factory Ammunition Overview
  12. 07:14Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing (90gr)
  13. 07:47Fusion (90gr Soft Point)
  14. 08:33Varmint Hunting Round (60gr Nosler BT)
  15. 08:56American Eagle (75gr FMJ)
  16. 10:04Handloading Bullet Selection
  17. 10:1190gr Sierra MatchKing Priority
  18. 10:27Other Bullet Options
  19. 11:18Additional Bullet Considerations
  20. 11:33Alliant Load Data Release
  21. 11:53Powder Pro 2000 MR
  22. 12:13Other Tested Powders
  23. 12:30Additional Powder Options
  24. 13:22Remaining Gun Components
  25. 13:37Flash Hider and Suppressor Mount
  26. 13:58Magazine Selection
  27. 14:13Adjustable Gas Block
  28. 14:16Lower Receiver and Stock
  29. 14:31Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What barrel length was chosen for the 224 Valkyrie build and why?

An 18-inch barrel was selected for the 224 Valkyrie build. This length was chosen to facilitate direct velocity comparisons with other cartridges previously tested by the creator, such as 223 Remington and 6.5 Grendel, which were also tested using 18-inch barrels.

What reloading dies are recommended for the 224 Valkyrie?

The creator recommends the Forster Benchrest 2-die set for the 224 Valkyrie. This set includes a full-length sizing die and a seating die, featuring a floating pin expander/decapping assembly and a spring-loaded alignment chamber for the seating die.

What factory ammunition options are available for the 224 Valkyrie?

Federal offers several factory ammunition options for the 224 Valkyrie, including Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing (90gr), Fusion (90gr soft point), Nosler Ballistic Tip (60gr varmint round), and American Eagle (75gr Full Metal Jacket).

Which powders are being considered for handloading 224 Valkyrie ammunition?

Initial load data from Alliant includes powders like Power Pro 2000 MR, Reload 15, Power Pro Varmint, and Accurate 4064. The creator also plans to test CFE 223, Accurate 2520, H414, and potentially slower powders like Reload 17 for high velocities.

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