224 Valkyrie AR type rifle: Experience?

[Huntolive]

As part of a developing trade 4 another trade item I had recently gotten that just didn't fit my stable the way I hoped it would, I today acquired much to my surprise a 224 valkyrie semi-auto rifle that looks for all the world like an AR-15. The upper is the complete Palmetto State Armory and it has a decent trigger and I think Aero Precision lower mostly.

So what do you know about these rifles what should one be worth in today's market and what is the Practical use of such a thing other than say shooting coyotes raccoons and such?

 

[LRDGCO]

In afraid that I don't understand the question.

You now have an AR15 chambered in 224 Valkyrie. It is exactly like all other AR15 pattern rifles,but chambered in 224 Valkyrie, a cartridge designed for long range ability with a 22 caliber bore. Provided it doesn't have one of the badly made reamer chambers, it should be a satisfying experience.

There's an issue with some chambers:

http://www.224valkyrieforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=77.0

 

[horsey300]

So is part of a developing trade 4 another trade item I had recently gotten the just didn't fit my stable the way I hoped it would, I today acquired much to my surprise a 224 valkyrie semi-auto rifle that looks for all the world like an AR-15. The upper is the complete Palmetto State Armory and it has a decent trigger and I think Aero Precision lower mostly.

So what do you know about these rifles what should one be worth in today's market and what is the Practical use of such a thing other than say shooting coyotes raccoons and such?

You forgot deer, and anything you can do with a .223, this is going to add a couple hundred fps to it, and with a proper fast twist, that equates to more fun at longer ranges. My brother has the savage msr, and we basically treat it as a slightly slower .22-250 ar-15.

 

[IndianaBoy]

Capable of reaching 1200 yards with a small frame AR.

Early iterations have sometimes had problematic accuracy.

Uses 6.8 SPC magazines.

Good for varmints. Good enough for deer with proper bullets where legal.

Barrel life should be decent.


Hopefully you got an accurate one.

 

[Huntolive]

Thanks Guys!
It seems like an AR 15 version of the AK 74 5.45x39 round.
Not legal for deer in my woods, but sounds like a powered Up 5.56.

So what is a decent build like this worth these days?

 

[LRDGCO]

Thanks Guys!
It seems like an AR 15 version of the AK 74 5.45x39 round.
Not legal for deer in my woods, but sounds like a powered Up 5.56.

So what is a decent build like this worth these days?

It depends on the chamber reamer that was used.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Builds are a quirky thing. You can have great parts and some people still shy away if it was not a factory build. Get a guy that knows AR-15's and how to build them or fix them you have a better chance of knowing what you have. The fact that it's in 224 Valkyrie might help but as others pointed out may be a reason they shy away if that PSA barrel had issues with the chamber or whatever.

Also there are varying degrees of quality in PSA parts. Need more info to know whether it's a cheaper priced upper. Most PSA 224 uppers run between $300 and $500. Also what parts are in the lower. What trigger, etc. Aero Precision are decent lowers and run about $80.

Wish I could help more but it's hard to tell what you have. Also what it's worth is always dependent on what someone is willing to pay.

 

[Skylerbone]

Market timing will find its worth more so than build parts in some instances. During the present slump we are experiencing I’d say you’ve got a $450 rifle for private transactions or a $300 trade allowance. The current buyers market is not the time to consider “value” for a seller.

 

[Huntolive]

Yup, I know AR market is LOW now. AK's are UP though.
Probably should hold onto it a while.
It is an Anderson lower.
Nice stainless steel fluted barrel.
A gun shop offered me $375 for it.

 

[Skylerbone]

For $375 it’s (almost) a no-brainer to keep it and shoot it, knowing full well that almost any configuration would cost $550+ new. I’ve got $900 in a recent pistol build that probably wouldn’t net me $500 if sold, but I like it and plan to build a few more soon.

You could always consider a private transaction or trade if it really doesn’t blow your hair back; all depends on what you prefer.

 

[horsey300]

It could be built for sub 4ish, with proper selection of parts but a factory new model will be 900+ personally I'd just shoot it up, or part it out.

 

[greyling22]

You could always sell the barrel and put on a 6.8 barrel.

 

[cougar1717]

So what is a decent build like this worth these days?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...t-m-lok-moe-ctr-2-stage-rifle-5165449721.html
Palmetto is selling new, complete rifles for about $600.

Practical use of such a thing?

It's an AR-15 in a caliber that has enough powder capacity and high bc bullet selection for long range shooting. Plenty of discussion on this topic via forums and youtube, but that purpose assumes 1) the rifle is accurate enough for long range shooting (ie - it's not a 2-3moa AR) and 2) it can accurately shoot the long, skinny high bc bullets.

If it's not very accurate or it doesn't shoot the 88-90gr+ bullets well, then it's still a great varmint rifle with the 60gr NBT's or 75gr. Ammo and brass are relatively expensive, so for most people it's not a high volume range day (in comparison to the volume many people shoot their 223/5.56 AR's).

November 2017 through the summer of 2018, the hype on 224V was sky high since it was advertised like it was a ballistic competitor to 6.5CM, except in the lighter AR-15 pattern instead of the 6.5CM's AR-10 pattern. Interest/advertising/hype has since leveled off after it didn't quite meet expectations. Early on problems with reamers/chambers and the 1:7 vs 1:6.5 twist rate controversy got 224V some bad press.

The current, secure political climate as it relates to firearms issues, basically means the rifle is in relatively low demand (just like everything AR these days).

 

[mavracer]

I'm having a blast with mine, I've just recently started shooting long range. It's a cheap way to shoot 1K.
As to chamber concern some early reamers had excessive leade, if you're a reloader there is an easy fix, the Nosler 85gr RDF will reach the lands and stay within mag length.