What would the best "ideal" barrel length for the 224 Valkyrie? So far, I like what I'm seeing in this new cartridge. This would be for prs and club matches in AR platform. Thanks.
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IMO, go with 22". Still handy and most of the fps a longer barrel.
I agree, 22 won't hold you back. I've gone as long as 26" on my large frame and while it wasn't bad moving around barricades, it did feel quite awkward. 22" is a happy place for both my 6.5 and 6mm creedmoor's. I plan to stick to that with the valkyrie and with the lower powder capacity that it has I doubt I'd be losing much velocity to a longer barrel.
FWIW, the deference between my 18 & 20" grendel is around 25-30fps... my 16 vs 18 is almost 100fps. Comparing 223 is very similar, but more loss between 16 & 18"... though I only have but one 16" vs 2 18's and one 20.
My swag... I'd say the valkyrie will peak around 20-22" with longer barrels being marginally faster while using heavy bullets and extruded powder.
FWIW, the deference between my 18 & 20" grendel is around 25-30fps... my 16 vs 18 is almost 100fps. Comparing 223 is very similar, but more loss between 16 & 18"... though I only have but one 16" vs 2 18's and one 20.
My swag... I'd say the valkyrie will peak around 20-22" with longer barrels being marginally faster while using heavy bullets and extruded powder.
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Jp has 20" and 22" valkyrie barrels listed with +2 gas system on their site. They will have a christmas discount I think around Christmas, and you get the hp bolt you need headspaced to your barrel. I'm sharing this because if you guys buy them all, I won't have to resist the temptation to get into this new caliber right now.
what kind of magazines are needed for the 224?
6.8 spc magazines
I wouldn't go shorter then 22" for your purposes. 24" would definitely be on the menu as well.
