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.224 Valkyrie 75gr BTHP Hornady Black Ammunition

UPC: 090255815320

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Description

The .224 Valkyrie has a reputation for delivering serious long-range capability from an AR-15 platform, and Hornady Black ammunition is built to maximize what this cartridge can do. Loaded with a 75-grain boat-tail hollow point bullet, this round leaves the muzzle at 3000 fps with 1499 foot-pounds of energy, creating the flat trajectory and minimal wind drift that Valkyrie shooters demand.

Boat-Tail Design for Extended Range

The 75-grain BTHP uses Hornady's swaged lead core, copper-alloy jacket, and optimized boat-tail geometry to maintain flight stability across extended distances. The boat-tail profile reduces drag, helping the round maintain velocity and stay supersonic well beyond what standard .223 Remington can achieve. This is why Valkyrie ammunition has become the go-to choice for folks serious about reaching out past 800 yards with an AR-pattern rifle.

Reliable Factory Ammunition for Various Platforms

Hornady Black is engineered to feed reliably from direct impingement, gas piston, suppressed, and bolt-action rifles alike. The brass cases are high-quality boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and suitable for handloading if you want to extend the value even further. The ammunition performs consistently whether you're running a 16-inch carbine or a dedicated precision rifle upper. Each round is quality-controlled throughout manufacturing to deliver the kind of shot-to-shot consistency that matters when you're chasing precision at distance.

Made for Target Excellence

Whether you're dialing in a new scope, testing loads for competition, or just pushing your skills at longer ranges, this ammunition gives you the ballistics to work with. The .224 Valkyrie was specifically designed to deliver match-grade accuracy potential from standard AR-15 receivers, and Hornady Black loads support that design intent with careful component selection and consistent powder charges.

Key Specifications

  • Caliber: .224 Valkyrie
  • Bullet Weight: 75 grain
  • Bullet Type: Boat-Tail Hollow Point (BTHP)
  • Muzzle Velocity: 3000 fps
  • Muzzle Energy: 1499 ft-lbs
  • Case Type: Brass
  • Primer: Centerfire (Small Rifle)
  • Rounds per Box: 20
  • Ballistic Coefficient: 0.395 (G1)
  • Manufacturer: Hornady
  • Model: BLACK
  • UPC: 090255815320
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 81532

What’s Included

  • 20 rounds of .224 Valkyrie ammunition

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms can I use with .224 Valkyrie ammunition?

The .224 Valkyrie is an AR-15 platform cartridge that works in modern sporting rifles, bolt-action rifles, and other firearms chambered for this cartridge. Always verify your specific rifle is properly chambered for .224 Valkyrie before loading and firing. It is not compatible with standard .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO firearms.

How does the 75-grain load compare to other .224 Valkyrie ammunition weights?

The 75-grain BTHP offers a middle ground between lighter varmint loads and heavier match-grade rounds. While lighter 60-grain rounds provide higher velocity for varmint work, and heavier 90-grain match bullets excel at extreme range, the 75-grain hits a good balance for general precision shooting and hunting applications. It pairs the ballistic advantages of Valkyrie with practical velocity for most shooting distances.

Is Hornady Black ammunition suitable for reloading?

Yes, Hornady Black ammunition uses quality boxer-primed brass cases that are fully reloadable. Many shooters appreciate this because it allows you to extend the value of the ammunition after firing by reloading the cases with your own components.

What barrel twist rate do I need for this .224 Valkyrie load?

The 75-grain bullet is stable in standard 1-in-7-inch twist barrels, which is the typical specification for .224 Valkyrie rifles. Always check your specific rifle's specifications to ensure proper bullet stabilization, as inadequate twist rates can result in poor accuracy or keyholing.

Additional information

UPC

090255815320

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

81532

Caliber/Gauge

.224 Valkyrie

Case Material

Brass

Grains

75Gr

Length

5.3000

Model

Product Type

Boat Tail Hollow Point

Safety

Centerfire

Shipping Weight

0.73

Sights

Centerfire

Units per Box

20

Cost per Round

1.30

Bullet Weight (Grains)

75

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