.224 Valkyrie ballistic coefficient chart
G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for 13 .224 Valkyrie factory loads from 60 to 90 grains, with the manufacturer's muzzle velocity and, where published, bullet length.
| Load | Weight (gr) | G1 BC | G7 BC | Velocity (fps) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 60gr. Hornady V-Max (V224VLKVM60) | 60 | 0.265 | 0.134 | 3,300 | 0.865 |
| Federal 60gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip (P224VLKBT1) | 60 | 0.270 | 0.133 | 3,300 | 0.858 |
| Federal 60gr. Nosler BT (N224VLK1) | 60 | 0.270 | 0.133 | 3,300 | 0.858 |
| Hornady 60gr. V-Max (81531) | 60 | 0.265 | 0.134 | 3,300 | 0.865 |
| Sierra 69gr. Prairie Enemy BlitzKing | 69 | 0.370 | - | 3,125 | - |
| American Eagle (Federal) 75gr. TMJ (AE224VLK1) | 75 | 0.350 | - | 3,000 | - |
| Hornady 75gr. BTHP (81532) | 75 | 0.395 | 0.183 | 3,000 | 0.985 |
| Barnes 77gr. LRX BT (32161) | 77 | 0.404 | - | 2,900 | 1.182 |
| Federal 78gr. Barnes TSX (P224VLKBTSX1) | 78 | 0.383 | - | 2,850 | 1.145 |
| Federal 80.5gr Berger BT Target (GM224VLKBH2) | 81 | 0.441 | 0.226 | 2,925 | 1.091 |
| Hornady 88gr. ELD Match (81534) | 88 | 0.541 | 0.274 | 2,675 | 1.200 |
| Federal 90gr. Fusion MSR (F224VLK1) | 90 | 0.425 | 0.233 | 2,700 | - |
| Federal 90gr. Sierra MatcKing (GM224VLK1) | 90 | 0.504 | 0.257 | 2,700 | 1.171 |
Using these numbers
A ballistic coefficient describes how well a bullet keeps its speed against air resistance, compared with a standard reference projectile. G7 figures suit long, boat-tailed match and hunting bullets and stay more consistent across velocities; G1 figures are larger numbers for the same bullet and are what most manufacturers have published historically. Use whichever your calculator asks for, but never mix a G1 number with the G7 drag model.
Every load here is in the ballistic calculator's bullet library — search for it to build a range card in one step, then true the velocity against your own chronograph.