.224 Valkyrie
Federal's long-range .22 for the AR-15, built on the 6.8 SPC case.
Good for: AR-15, Varmint, Target/long range
A typical factory load is a 90 gr Sierra MatchKing bullet at about 2,700 ft/s, with roughly 1,457 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
90 grSierra MatchKing · 24" barrelMuzzle speed
2,700 ft/sMuzzle energy
1,457 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.50typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:7Practical range
600+ yd steelOn the AR Caliber Guide chart
Made for
Federal's long-range .22 for the AR-15, built on the 6.8 SPC case.
Typical load
90 grSierra MatchKing · 24" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
2,700ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
1,457ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.50typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:7
Practical range
600+ yd steel
What to change
Barrel: Change · Bolt: Change · 6.8 SPC bolt · Magazine: Change · 6.8 SPC mags
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.