The Federal MSR .224 Valkyrie Fusion Soft Point is specifically engineered for Modern Sporting Rifles, delivering outstanding hunting performance. This load features a 90-grain Fusion Soft Point bullet, designed with a pressure-formed core and a copper jacket electro-chemically bonded to the core. This design ensures controlled expansion and superior accuracy. With a muzzle velocity of 2700 fps, this ammunition provides impressive energy transfer, making it ideal for hunting. Optimized for MSR barrels, it also utilizes clean-burning, low-flash propellants and a primer compatible with free-floating firing pins.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Caliber | .224 Valkyrie |
| Bullet Weight | 90 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Fusion Soft Point |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2700 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 1457 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .424 |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Boxes Per Case | 10 |
| Application | Hunting |
| Casing Material | Brass |
| Bullet Style | Boat Tail |
Key Features:
The Federal Fusion MSR .224 Valkyrie 90 Grain Soft Point Ammunition offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for hunting and varmint control. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | Fusion Soft Point Molecularly-fused jacket around a pressure-formed core for excellent accuracy and terminal performance |
| Bullet Weight | 90 Grains Optimized weight for .224 Valkyrie caliber, balancing velocity and energy |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2700 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Propellant | Clean-burning, low-flash Fast-burning propellants boost velocity through typical-length MSR barrels |
| Primer | MSR Compatible Primer compatible with rifles that have free-floating firing pins |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Hunting: Ideal for medium-sized game hunting, offering excellent accuracy and terminal performance
- Tactical Operations: Designed to handle tactical operations with Modern Sporting Rifles
- Competition Shooting: Suitable for competitive shooting events that allow .224 Valkyrie caliber
- Long-Range Shooting: Optimized for long-range accuracy and performance in .224 Valkyrie chambered rifles
- Varmint Control: Effective for varmint hunting due to its accuracy and terminal ballistics
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ High Velocity: 2700 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent long-range performance and flat trajectory.
- ✔ Fusion Soft Point Bullet: Molecularly-fused jacket around a pressure-formed core produces excellent accuracy and terminal performance.
- ✔ Optimized for MSR Platforms: Clean-burning, low-flash propellants boost velocity through typical-length MSR barrels.
- ✔ Versatile Application: Suitable for hunting, tactical operations, and competition shooting.
- ✔ Military-Style Case: Colored case iris provides visual confirmation of proper case metallurgy.
Cons
- ✘ Limited Firearm Compatibility: Specific to .224 Valkyrie chambered firearms, not usable in more common calibers.
- ✘ Recoil: May produce slightly more recoil than lighter bullet options in the same .224 Valkyrie caliber.
- ✘ Availability: Less common than traditional calibers, potentially affecting ammunition availability.
- ✘ Cost: Premium ammunition typically comes at a higher price point compared to standard options.
About Federal:
Federal Premium Ammunition, founded in 1922, has been a leader in the ammunition industry for over a century. Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal has built its reputation on innovation, quality, and performance. The company manufactures its products in the United States, with its primary production facility located in Anoka. Federal is known for its wide range of ammunition offerings, including the popular Fusion line, which features molecularly bonded bulets for superior performance. Federal has been a pioneer in ammunition technology, introducing advancements such as the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw bullet and the Gold Medal match ammunition line. The brand's commitment to conservation and responsible hunting practices has made it a favorite among sportsmen and law enforcement professionals alike.
