The Modern Shooter Firearms Blog — .224 valkyrie

Extended Long Range Shooting

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Extended Long Range Shooting
  1. Optics: Long-range shooters typically use high-quality scopes with variable magnification to spot and engage distant targets accurately. The scope's reticle should be designed for long-range shooting, and features such as parallax adjustment and elevation/windage turrets are crucial.

  2. Ballistics Knowledge: Understanding ballistics is essential for hitting targets at extended ranges. This includes knowing the trajectory, wind drift, and other environmental factors that affect the bullet's path.

  3. Range Estimation: Accurate estimation of the target's distance is crucial. Rangefinders are commonly used to measure distances to the target, and a good knowledge of the terrain can help with range estimation.

  4. Environmental Factors: Wind speed and direction, temperature, altitude, and humidity all influence the bullet's trajectory. Skilled long-range shooters learn to account for these factors to make accurate shots.

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What Makes Special Forces Special?

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What Makes Special Forces Special?
  1. Elite Selection Process: Special forces units have a rigorous selection process that ensures only the most qualified and capable soldiers are chosen. This selection process includes physical and mental tests, as well as evaluations of leadership, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.

Overall, the combination of intense training, specialized equipment, intelligence gathering, flexibility, and adaptability, and elite selection process makes special forces special. They are highly trained and capable soldiersRa

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AMEND 2 Mags-Fighting for Freedom One Mag at a Time

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AMEND 2 Mags-Fighting for Freedom One Mag at a Time
Amend 2 AR-15 and Glock Magazines

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.224 Valkyrie Breaking the mystery surrounding the cartridge.

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.224 Valkyrie Breaking the mystery surrounding the cartridge.
So, is the .224 Valkyrie worth the time and effort? In short yes, and maybe no. Yes, if you're willing to invest in Redding Type S Full dies and a Forster Co-Ax press, learn some stuff about precision reloading; and no, if you're not. The simple fact of the matter is that the factory 88 and 90 grain loads have a poor form factor and poor miller stability. Guys have tried to band aid this by going to a tighter twist rate but it still doesn't solve your velocity issues.

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