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224 Valkyrie Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 224 Valkyrie with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

224 Valkyrie reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)55,000 psi
Nominal case capacity34.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 80 gr HPBT-CN MatchKing
Powder
Hodgdon Varget
Charge
23.2 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,604 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

37,699 – 45,566 – 54,129 psi

nominal is 83% MAP (55,000 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet and may read pressure low.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 224 Valkyrie powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 224 Valkyrie, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 224 Valkyrie bullets

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