Hornady Rollout, 224 Valkyrie and an AF Loader Update! - TGC News!

Published on October 24, 2017
Duration: 10:26

This episode of TGC News covers a significant product rollout from Hornady, including new Frontier and Critical Defense Rifle ammunition lines, a Subsonic line with the SubX bullet, and a Rapid Vehicle Safe. It also highlights Federal's new 224 Valkyrie cartridge for the AR-15 platform, comparing its performance to 6.5 Creedmoor. An update on the AF Loader crowdfunding campaign and a discussion on instructor safety policies are also featured.

Quick Summary

Federal's new 224 Valkyrie cartridge for the AR-15 platform is designed to sling a 90-grain bullet out to 1300 yards while remaining supersonic. It offers ballistics comparable to the 6.5 Creedmoor with half the recoil, making it a significant advancement for precision shooting in an AR-15 platform.

Chapters

  1. 00:11SilencerCo Maxim 50 Suppressed Muzzleloader
  2. 01:05Hornady New Product Rollout
  3. 01:18Hornady Frontier Ammunition Line
  4. 01:37Hornady 6.5 PRC Cartridge
  5. 02:29Hornady Critical Defense Rifle Ammunition
  6. 03:15Hornady Subsonic Ammunition & SubX Bullet
  7. 03:54Hornady Rapid Vehicle Safe
  8. 04:24Hornady Reloading Tools
  9. 04:44Federal 224 Valkyrie Cartridge
  10. 05:48224 Valkyrie Ammunition Offerings
  11. 06:04224 Valkyrie vs. 6.5 Creedmoor
  12. 06:54AF Loader Update
  13. 08:19Friendly Fire: Safety Harbor 50BMG AR15 Upper
  14. 08:51Friendly Fire: Instructor Safety Policy
  15. 09:29Viewer Question: Longest Shot Taken

Frequently Asked Questions

What new ammunition lines did Hornady announce?

Hornady announced several new ammunition lines, including the Frontier line loaded at Lake City for affordable target shooting, Critical Defense Rifle ammunition for improved expansion in SBRs and at range, and a Subsonic line featuring the SubX bullet designed for low-velocity expansion, particularly for the 300 Blackout cartridge.

What are the key features of the 224 Valkyrie cartridge?

The 224 Valkyrie, developed by Federal for the AR-15 platform, is designed to sling a 90-grain bullet out to 1300 yards while remaining supersonic. It boasts similar ballistics to the 6.5 Creedmoor with significantly less recoil, making it an attractive option for precision shooting.

What is the SilencerCo Maxim 50?

The SilencerCo Maxim 50 is notable as the first suppressed muzzleloader since the inception of the National Firearms Act. It is a 50 caliber muzzleloader with a permanently attached sound moderator, offering a unique option for hunters and shooters.

What happened to the AF Loader crowdfunding campaign?

The AF Loader, an automatic magazine loader, had its crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo shut down by the platform's Trust and Safety team due to a violation of their Terms of Use. This action likely stemmed from the product's firearm-related nature and the inclusion of gun parts as rewards.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from TheGunCollective

View all →