A favorite topic of Buzz. Savage has a prairie hunter and Mossberg released several options in their MVP series.

Anyone use the Valkyrie on any platform? I know there were issues associated with barrel twist and length with 90 grain projectiles when first released. I think a bolt rifle with 1:7 twist and 20" length would correct many of the early issues with stability.

I know a fast twist 22-250 is a better build. I'm thinking more along the lines of a $700 factory rifle that is suppressor ready and has reasonably priced factory ammo available.

Chad did figure out, on a hand load, it will drive a 75 gr much faster than published data. And he did it in an AR.

Thanks Jason. You have anyone out at your range yet with a Valkyrie?

Not yet. If it's loaded with an 80 gr, it'll get to the end of the range. With a 75 gr, I'll have to watch and see.

Rattlesnake Dan has been running one.

If you’re thinking of chunking a 90 gr., why not stick with something easier, like a .243 or 6mm? I’m pushing an 87 gr. VLD 3200 FPS (thanks Chad) at a very accurate 1/2 MOA from a factory 700. Really looking forward to seeing what a Bartlein or other will do.

I'm running a 22" Valkrie AR-15 with 75 grain ELDM at 3050 fps suppressed. It shoots good from the limited testing I have done so far. Some hunting buddies of mine, we all built identical rifles. They wanted to play with the 88 ELDM and 90+ grain bullets. But I have a little Ricky Bobby in me for the rifle, so I've stuck with the 75 grainers at 3000+ fps. I/we killed a pig this weekend with it.

I would LOVE to make a bolt gun in this caliber. With a 22" bolt gun, you will pick up another 100 fps over the AR velocities. If you went with an 18" barrel, you could run the 75 grain ELDM at 3050+ fps easily. If you worked on the magazine for extra length, you could run the bullet out further and gain even more speed and help on accuracy. Anyone in for a group buy on building some Valkrie bolt guns?

Look at the Bergara .22-250, its twisted for heavier bullets, I think the Tikka is too


OR


wait a few months and buy my .22 Creedmoor

Bergara have some faster twists, like 1:9" and 1:10", but not fast enough for the heavies.

I would be interested. I've just about convinced myself I need one.

You changed. They brainwashed you.

This would be perfect for my 8 yr old, when he's ready. I could shoot it until then.

Why wouldn’t you just build a .22-250 or .22 Creed?

I'm leaning towards waiting for the Mossberg MVP Predator to be available. It will likely be under $600, threaded, laminate stock and take AR mags I already have with my 6.8.

I'm just looking for something inexpensive and off the shelf (ammo and rifle).

.224 Valkrie is SO yesterday

but with a budget that Mossberge should serve well as a vermint killer


scope? Tasco, Simmons, Vortex Diamondback???? but seriously, Natchez is about giving away scopes. I almost bought the 30mm Weaver they have at half price.

I'm just glad you're back in the "buying" mode !!!!!

Tasco.... really Buzz!

I was thinking Barska.

If you are not going to Centerpoint, don't bother

Waste of time/money in a bolt gun imo. If you end up not liking it you're stuck with a bolt face that's not very usable for much else.

I could also be in selling mode if you want a deal. I'm thinking about shaving my collection down to get rid of my 6.5x55s, 350 Rem mag and and 7-08. I have too much overlap.

post them up, summer is selling time, pre hunting season

Chad empty your mail box

This hurts my heart.

Don't be heart hurt. It's still in my safe. I talk a lot about selling but I'm usually just adding.