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.Â
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.
These last 3 tables have ballistics data for a variety of .22 ARC loads out of 18″, 20″ and 22″ barrels.
Looking for maximum terminal performance out of your 6mm ARC? In this post, we put Druid Hill Armory’s 65gr and 85gr Maker T-REX custom ammunition to the test using an 18″ Grendel Hunter upper and 10% ballistic gel. Discover how these CNC-machined, solid-copper monolithic monsters compare to traditional lead-core rounds in penetration, weight retention, and immediate expansion.
Best .450 Bushmaster Hunting Loads: 100 & 200 Yard Ballistic Test Tested Ammo Muzzle Velocity (fps) Muzzle Energy (ft/lb) Â Hornady 250gr FTX | B.C.
See how the Hornady 103gr ELD-X performs in the 6mm ARC at 100 and 370 yards. Detailed ballistic gel results, velocities, and expansion data for AR-15 hunters
