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The 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge)

Hornady Announces The 22 ARC: 22-250 Remington Performance in an AR-15 Package

The 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) brings exceptional power and performance, elegantly packed into a compact cartridge that fits into your AR-15, but is equally at home in a bolt action. By utilizing the new 62 grain ELD-VT bullet, the 22 ARC brings extraordinary performance, that rivals the 22-250 Remington, to the AR-15 platform.

The 22 ARC was engineered to use modern, high-BC bullets. Designing the cartridge and chamber in unison provides consistent accuracy, great velocity spreads and an outstanding shooting experience. This cartridge is the result of careful and meticulous design, following the same proven methodology as the highly acclaimed 6mm ARC.


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22 ARC: Exceptional Power and Performance


22 ARC: Exceptional Power and Performance

What sets the 22 ARC Apart? Here is a Cartridge Overview:




Small Cartridge, Big Performance


The 22 ARC brings you the exceptional power and performance that rivals the 22-250 Remington, all elegantly packed into this compact and versatile cartridge.


Perfect Fit, Flawless Functionality


Designed with precision and compatibility in mind, the 22 ARC is tailored to perfectly fit the AR-15 platform, but is equally at home in a bolt action rifle. With a maximum overall length of 2.260", this cartridge delivers seamless feeding, flawless functioning, and optimal performance.


Unparalleled Accuracy


The 22 ARC is engineered to take full advantage of the heaviest 22 caliber bullets. This means tighter groups, increased accuracy, and an exceptional shooting experience.


Born From Excellence


The 22 ARC is the result of careful and meticulous design, following the same proven methodology as the highly acclaimed 6mm ARC. The cartridge and chamber were designed concurrently to ensure consistent and repeatable performance.