224 Valkyrie

[Rayd8]

Getting back in to the swing of builds. Wanted a coyote gun, so I went 224. Started with a Mega matched upper and lower, Zev Handguard, Craddock precision bolt and barrel. Decides to finish with a trjicon accupower. For those interested, is was marked PS119:105. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

 

[RandallC]

Oh baby! I like it! I bet that will be a sweety little shooter.

 

[Rayd8]

Thanks. Hey, I see i put this under shotguns....can you move to rifle forum? Thanks!

 

[RandallC]

Done, I didn’t notice cause I used the sidebar to click on it.

I want to shoot it now.

How does the 224 compare to the 223 or 5.56 round?

 

[Rayd8]

I haven’t shot this one yet....heavier bullet with a better ballistics coefficient. Supposedly supersonic to 1300 yards. Should be good for coyotes....

 

[RandallC]

I think it will do a great job at it.

 

[kenny1773]

Nice! Please keep us updated with some range reports.

I am really curious to see how far you shoot it and what kind of groups you get at longer ranges, and with what ammo

I wanted to put together a 224, but I went 6.5CM instead. I still might make a 224, on the fence.

 

[Rayd8]

So it turns out that my low profile (adjustable) gas block isn't low enough....or hand rail inside diameter isn't big enough.

I thought I was going to be a cool kid and run a 16" rail with 18" barrel. I've decided to get a 15" apex handguard. I've used them before with adjustable gas systems and they are big enough diameter wise:

2350 AR15 15.0" Ext. Rifle Length, 13.0 oz with Hardware, Apex GatorGrip Handguard

2350 AR15 15.0" Ext. Rifle Length Apex GatorGrip Handguard

www.apexhandguard.com

Picked up some Federal 90gr Fusion ammo from Cabelas....so we're close.

Head space gauges should come this week.

 

[RandallC]

I’m excited for you and to see the final product.

 

[Rayd8]

Getting closer. Went with an Apex handguard, AAC 51T flash hider and a Magpul CTR with Larue risr.

 

[Rayd8]

Valkyrie is finished. I did initial check at 25 yards. Need to dial gas and zero at 100.

 

[kenny1773]

Looking good

What ammo are you using to zero it with?

 

[Rayd8]

Haven’t really settled on a round. I’ve tried Federal 75 and 90gr match. I think I prefer the 90 gr since it’s for coyotes. I need to get a better idea of grouping before I settle on one.

Open to suggestions too.

 

[kenny1773]

I have done a good bit of reading about the 224, everything seems to contradict everything else I am just curious to see/hear some real life experience

Those 2 rounds would be what I would test out to start. I have heard stories of people buying the 90 grain federal fusions and removing the bullets and putting in other bullets like the Sierra MatchKing Bullet 224 Diameter 95 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail and having better luck at distance, but who knows