What Is .22 ARC Good For?

The .22 ARC is an excellent all-around hunting caliber. Hornady initially designed the cartridge to bring the performance of the famously flat-shooting and high-velocity .22-250 Remington to the AR-15, so it carries that same hunting legacy. You’ll find a lot of .22 ARC varmint ammo out there, but you can also use .22 ARC ammo for coyotes and even medium-sized game like whitetail. You may also find the .22 ARC’s low recoil and flat trajectory make it a solid target-shooting and competition round. While it’s less famous as a defensive cartridge, being designed for AR-15s makes it a natural fit for a home defense weapon.

Can You Hunt Deer With .22 ARC?

Whether you can hunt deer with .22 ARC depends on where you live. Some states prohibit deer hunting with .22 caliber centerfire cartridges, so be sure to check your local regulations before purchasing anything. Some hunters may also prefer something that packs a bigger punch for medium-sized game like whitetail, but heavier .22 ARC loads are more than enough for a clean, ethical kill. The best .22 ARC deer hunting ammo features a flexible, expanding tip and a heavier bullet. Hornady’s Precision Hunter .22 ARC Ammo 80gr ELD-X is a solid choice. As always, even with the right .22 ARC ammo for deer, proper shot placement makes all the difference.

Can You Shoot .22 ARC Out of a .223?

No, you cannot safely shoot .22 ARC ammo from a rifle chambered in .223 Remington. While these two cartridges share the same bullet diameter, the .22 ARC has a noticeably shorter and wider case, which could introduce safety issues if you try to fire it in a rifle made with different dimensions in mind.

What’s the Difference Between .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor?

Both the .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor are designed for flat-trajectory and high-velocity shooting, but they differ in the details. Notably, the .22 Creedmoor is better suited to heavier bullets and longer ranges, effective up to 1,000 yards and possibly beyond. The .22 ARC, by contrast, still delivers flat shooting at medium to medium-long ranges, but is easier on your barrel and is compatible with the ever-popular AR-15, while you’ll need an AR-10 or bolt-action rifle for the .22 Creedmoor. In terms of specifics, the .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor have the same 0.224-inch bullet diameter, but the .22 ARC’s case is 1.525 inches long and 0.441 inches wide, whereas the .22 Creedmoor’s case is 1.92 inches long and 0.473 inches wide. That extra size means the .22 Creedmoor can handle pressures up to 62,000 psi, while the .22 ARC’s max pressure is 52,000 psi.

How Far Will .22 ARC Shoot?

Hornady designed the .22 ARC to outperform the .22-250 at extended ranges, so it will easily remain effective beyond 500 yards. The right .22 ARC ammo will be accurate as far as 1,000 yards, but you will likely lose enough velocity that it no longer becomes usable for hunting at that range.

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