Real-World Ballistics Data 

In this blog post (and accompanying video), we take an in-depth look at the ballistic performance of the .22 ARC using three of our AR-15 uppers with varying barrel lengths: 18″, 20″, and 22″.

In the video we focused on Hornady’s 80 grain ELD-X, in this blog post we are taking a look at Hornady’s 62 grain ELD-VT — a high-performance varmint/target bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.395 (G1) — and evaluated how barrel length affects velocity, energy, trajectory, and ultimately, effective range. 

At the bottom you’ll find data for additional loads.

Whether you’re a predator hunter, long-range shooter, or just a ballistics enthusiast, this data should help you decide which barrel length best suits your needs.