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Post by rangersedge on Mar 23, 2018 13:20:08 GMT -5
Been reading more about this caliber.
Sounds like a winner in an AR15 typr MSR.
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Post by sportster on Apr 3, 2018 20:53:39 GMT -5
I am not sold on it. I already shoot a 77 gr BTHP out of my 24" Armalite Target barreled AR. That is on the lower end of what this cartridge does, but if I really want to do more I have an AR10 in 308 which fills that void. This is a gun website and yet here I am saying I don't need another gun, what's wrong with me?
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Post by dixiejack on Apr 4, 2018 5:59:24 GMT -5
I am not sold on it. I already shoot a 77 gr BTHP out of my 24" Armalite Target barreled AR. That is on the lower end of what this cartridge does, but if I really want to do more I have an AR10 in 308 which fills that void. This is a gun website and yet here I am saying I don't need another gun, what's wrong with me? We all feel that way from time to time. With me--it's every time I pass a gun shop. I've noticed several AR brands are offering the .224 Valkyrie recently. |
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Post by xs56gun on May 1, 2018 23:28:53 GMT -5
I recommend checking out Blackhole Weaponry (BHW) for your AR barrel needs.
He does polygonal rifling with match grade accuracy.
And he makes them in almost every flavor, like 22 LBC (224 Grendel), 6mm LBC(243 Grendel), 5.6x42 (22 SPC), 6mm SPC, 6x45, 25x45, 458 SOCOM...you name it...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't 224 Valkyrie something like a 22 BR Imp...?
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Post by nicholst55 on May 2, 2018 4:46:48 GMT -5
CMT Tactical is quite proud of that upper. You can get a comparable upper for significantly less money, if that is an issue. Also, the price came up as $1,285.00 when I clicked on the link, rather than $1,185.00. Maybe it was on sale?
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Post by dixiejack on May 2, 2018 7:22:22 GMT -5
Brownell's has the CMT Tactical .224 Valkyrie upper at the old price of $1,185. I ran across 4 other online sources other brands from $549 & up, but not CMT.
My dad use to say, "Quality is like buying oats. If you want the best quality oats, you got to pay a premium price. Now, if you are happy with oats that have been run through a mule one time, you can get them a lot cheaper".
Guess that applies to accuracy, too.
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 3, 2018 0:13:48 GMT -5
Was thinking about one of these in an AR might be good coyote medicine. Then got to thinking a bolt action might be less expensive option for accuracy. Maybe even handier. Thoughts on cartridges and guns? The AR based cartridges are handicapped by the confines of the AR15 magazine. A 22-250 will run a 40 grain NBT @4150 or a 75 A Max @3350 if you twist it right. A 22-250AI will be even better still in a bolt action. |
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 3, 2018 0:16:00 GMT -5
Doesn't make much sense in a bolt gun, there are better options for that. This is the right advice again. |
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Post by Encore64 on May 3, 2018 5:25:55 GMT -5
I agree with these guys. This cartride makes sense in an AR or TC pistol.
Powder burns in a column back to front. These shorter, fatter cases just stabilize better when fired in 14" barrels. Heavier bullets are great too.
With the right set up, would be a killer in a G2.
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Post by cherokeetracker on May 3, 2018 14:15:10 GMT -5
Was thinking about one of these in an AR might be good coyote medicine. Then got to thinking a bolt action might be less expensive option for accuracy. Maybe even handier. Thoughts on cartridges and guns? Forget this cartridge and go with a 6X 6.8 The testing has been going on for years with BHW. The polygonal barrels give you more velocity. Look at the cartridges side by side. Also go with an AR on this one also. You will only get one choice if you decided on a 6.8 bolt gun, and that is the Savage. You would then have to swap barrels. You might try Ritch precision guns Ritch can hook you up with an upper or a barrel.
Call 435.229.2121 Email : Info@ritchsprecisionguns.com
I have talked and Emailed Ritch and he will help and answer your questions. There is several advantages to having the 6X6.8 instead of another .224 caliber rifle. A 24" has been the best but a 20" might be OK for you too. I get nothing from this, and I am only trying to help you. You want to know more about this cartridge and Varmint testing that has been going on then a suggestion would be to check out predatomasters.com
Charles
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Post by dixiejack on May 5, 2018 7:17:16 GMT -5
Charles, I'm glad you posted about Ritch Precision Guns. I see where he makes an upper in .25 X 6.8. I am a quarter bore junkie from way back. Started with a .25-20 WCF in a S&W revolver and have owned every factory made .25 cal up to a .25-06. Now I'm back to the .25-20 WCF in a single shot CPA Stevens 44 1/2.
I have not been able to find out much on the .25x6.8 case diminsions, load data, etc. but it's a quarter bore and I'm interested. I joined the BHW & 6.8 forums, so I hope to start compiling so data. I also plan on calling Ritch. So far, all I've found is that it's a shrunk down .250-3000 Savage with about the same billistics as the .250 with higher pressure.
I've been shooting medium & long range and BPCR Silhouette with my BP .38-55 WCF & .45-90 WCF rolling blocks, but due to old age and a couple of surgeries on my shooting shoulder, I'm having to give shooting off cross sticks and with iron sights.
George
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