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Based on the 6.8 SPC cartridge, the new .224 Valkyrie is designed to give excellent long-range ballistics from an AR platform, with little recoil.

Purchase qualifying Federal Premium medium/big-game ammunition through Dec. 31, 2019 and receive up to a $20 rebate and a free Federal-branded Knives of Alaska Cub Bear Suregrip caping knife.

Whether to use a flat-base bullet or one with a boattail depends largely on the cartridge and the game being hunted.

The newest high-speed cartridge developed for the AR-15 platform was just released by Federal Premium Ammunition in the form of the .224 Valkyrie, allowing supersonic velocity out to 1,300 yards.

Looking to catch up on all of our SHOT Show 2015 coverage? Here's a roundup of some of the things the American Hunter staff saw earlier this month.

While there are many great predator cartridges to choose from, these practical choices rise to the top.

Understanding the intended purpose of a bullet and its effect on the body of your quarry is vitally important for making ethical, one-shot-kills. But with so many bullet styles, brands, calibers and game animals of varying sizes, the process can be confusing. Here’s a primer to get you started.

Our resident ammo aficionado weighs in with his top ten.