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AR-15Bolt face: Proprietary

22 ARC Ballistics

The 22 ARC from Hornady pushes high-BC .224 bullets to long range from an AR-15 platform. Purpose-built for precision shooting and varmint hunting with minimal recoil.

Cartridge Specifications

SAAMI Max Pressure
52,000 psi
Bullet Diameter
0.224 in
Case Length
1.47 in
Overall Length
2.26 in
Parent Case
.221 Fireball
Bolt Face
Proprietary
Min Barrel
18 in
Platform
AR-15

Common Bullet Weights and Types

Hornady 62 gr ELD-MHornady 75 gr ELD-MHornady 88 gr ELD-M

Muzzle Velocity by Barrel Length

Muzzle Energy by Barrel Length

Bullet Drop Table

Values in inches. 16-inch barrel reference data. Positive values rise above line of sight, negative values fall below.

LoadZero100 yd200 yd300 yd400 yd500 yd
62 gr ELD-M200 yd1.10-5.5-16-32.5
62 gr ELD-M200 yd1.10-5.5-16-32.5
62 gr ELD-M200 yd1.10-5.5-16-32.5
75 gr ELD-M200 yd1.30-5.8-16.8-33.5
75 gr ELD-M200 yd1.30-5.8-16.8-33.5
75 gr ELD-M200 yd1.30-5.8-16.8-33.5
88 gr ELD-M200 yd1.50-6.2-17.8-35.5
88 gr ELD-M200 yd1.50-6.2-17.8-35.5
88 gr ELD-M200 yd1.50-6.2-17.8-35.5

Wind Drift at 10 mph Crosswind

Drift in inches at a 90 degree full value wind. Estimated from muzzle velocity and G1 ballistic coefficient.

Load100 yd200 yd300 yd400 yd500 yd
62 gr ELD-M5.410.716.121.526.8
62 gr ELD-M5.310.515.82126.3
62 gr ELD-M5.110.115.220.225.3
75 gr ELD-M4.59.113.618.222.7
75 gr ELD-M4.48.913.317.822.2
75 gr ELD-M4.38.612.917.121.4
88 gr ELD-M3.97.711.615.519.3
88 gr ELD-M3.87.511.315.118.8
88 gr ELD-M3.67.210.914.518.1

Effective Range by Application

Varmint0 to 500 yd
Precision0 to 800 yd
Competition0 to 1000 yd

Barrel Twist Rate Recommendations

62 to 75 gr1:8
75 to 88 gr1:7

Published Load Data

WeightTypeBarrelMV (fps)ME (ft-lb)BC (G1)Source
62 grELD-M18 in3,1501,3660.315Hornady 22 ARC 62 ELD-M published factory load
62 grELD-M20 in3,2201,4270.315Hornady 22 ARC 62 ELD-M published factory load
62 grELD-M24 in3,3401,5360.315Hornady 22 ARC 62 ELD-M published factory load
75 grELD-M18 in2,9501,4490.395Hornady 22 ARC 75 ELD-M published factory load
75 grELD-M20 in3,0201,5190.395Hornady 22 ARC 75 ELD-M published factory load
75 grELD-M24 in3,1301,6310.395Hornady 22 ARC 75 ELD-M published factory load
88 grELD-M18 in2,7201,4450.468Hornady 22 ARC 88 ELD-M published factory load
88 grELD-M20 in2,7901,5210.468Hornady 22 ARC 88 ELD-M published factory load
88 grELD-M24 in2,9001,6430.468Hornady 22 ARC 88 ELD-M published factory load

Data Disclaimer

Ballistic data is approximate and varies by ammunition lot, barrel condition, altitude, and temperature. Data sourced from Hornady 22 ARC 62 ELD-M published factory load; Hornady 22 ARC 75 ELD-M published factory load; Hornady 22 ARC 88 ELD-M published factory load. Always confirm zero and trajectory with your specific firearm.

Pick the right barrel

Twist rate should match the bullet weights you plan to shoot. See barrel steel grades, profiles, chamber types, and twist rate guidance on the barrel specs page, then jump into the builder to filter barrels chambered in 22 ARC.