The Hornady Match .224 Valkyrie 88gr ELD Match (brand part no. 81534) is quality-controlled at every stage of production, from bullet seating to charge weight, to deliver the repeatable accuracy long-range shooters expect from a dedicated match load. Hornady builds this round around its ELD Match bullet, an Extremely Low Drag design with a heat-resistant polymer tip that holds its shape at high velocity instead of deforming like cheaper polymer tips can. Powders are matched specifically to this load for optimal pressure, velocity, and accuracy. In rifle ammunition for precision shooting, this is the .224 Valkyrie load built to make the most of the cartridge’s flat-shooting reputation.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .224 Valkyrie, a cartridge built specifically for flat-shooting, low-recoil long-range precision.
• The bullet is an 88-grain ELD Match, an Extremely Low Drag design with a heat-resistant polymer tip for a high, consistent ballistic coefficient.
• The case is brass, reloadable for handloaders chasing further precision.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, the ignition standard for reloadable precision rifle ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, sized for a focused range or match session.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a useful bulk quantity for shooters who compete regularly.
• Cost works out to about $1.47 per round, in line with other match-grade rifle ammunition.
• The box ships at approximately 0.76 lbs, worth knowing when ordering multiple boxes.
• Hornady quality-controls this load for consistent bullet seating and charge weight, a key reason match ammunition costs more than standard hunting loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the ELD Match bullet different from a standard boat-tail bullet? Its polymer tip is heat-resistant, so it holds its precise shape at the high velocities generated during flight instead of deforming the way cheaper polymer tips can.

Is this round suited for hunting? No, it is built specifically for match-grade accuracy in competition and precision range work rather than hunting.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .224 Valkyrie, with 10 boxes to a case.

Buy the Hornady Match .224 Valkyrie 88gr ELD Match, 20-Round Box

A cartridge built for precision deserves ammunition that does not waste its potential, and Hornady Match is engineered around exactly that standard. Stock up before the next match and let the load carry its share of the accuracy. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.