Hornady V-MATCH .224 Valkyrie ammunition (part no. 81533) loads a 62-grain ELD-VT bullet, built to combine flat-shooting long-range accuracy with the rapid fragmentation varmint hunters want on impact. Hornady designed the ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag – Varmint/Target) around a polymer tip that resists the heat deformation of typical plastic-tip bullets, holding its aerodynamic profile all the way downrange for consistent, predictable flight. On impact, that same tip initiates fast, violent fragmentation, exactly what is needed for instant results on varmints and predators without excessive pass-through. Twenty rounds to the box in brass cases, this is rifle ammunition built for shooters who want both flat trajectory and decisive terminal performance.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .224 Valkyrie, a flat-shooting, long-range capable AR-platform cartridge.
- The bullet weighs 62 grains, a fast, varmint-appropriate weight.
- The bullet is Hornady’s ELD-VT, built for both long-range accuracy and rapid varmint fragmentation.
- Its heat-resistant polymer tip holds its shape downrange for consistent, predictable flight.
- On impact, the tip drives rapid fragmentation, ideal for instant results on varmints and predators.
- Cases are brass, standing up to repeated semi-automatic cycling.
- Hornady builds this under its V-MATCH line, engineered for flat-shooting varmint accuracy.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for a serious varmint outing.
- Cost runs about $1.40 a round, competitive pricing for a premium varmint-match bullet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ELD-VT tip deform from heat like other plastic tips? No, Hornady engineers the ELD-VT tip specifically to resist the heat deformation that can degrade accuracy in standard polymer-tip bullets.
Is this bullet built for hunting or long-range target shooting? Both; the ELD-VT combines flat-shooting long-range accuracy with rapid fragmentation for varmint hunting.
What game is 62 grains in .224 Valkyrie suited for? This weight and cartridge combination is built for varmints and predators, not larger big game.
Buy Hornady V-MATCH .224 Valkyrie 62gr Ammo
Flat trajectory only matters if the bullet performs when it arrives, and the ELD-VT delivers both ends of that equation. Reach out to distance and trust rapid fragmentation to finish the job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
