HRNDY SF 22 ARC 70GR CX 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Superformance line exists for hunters and precision shooters who want to push a given cartridge to the upper edge of what factory ammunition can deliver, and the .22 ARC loading with a 70-grain CX bullet is built around that same philosophy applied to a purpose-designed modern cartridge. The .22 ARC was developed specifically for AR-15-pattern platforms, and this load is tuned to make the most of that architecture without generating excess pressure or punishing recoil.

The CX bullet is a monolithic copper-alloy construction. Unlike lead-core projectiles, a solid-shank design retains its mass through impact rather than shedding material on entry, which translates to deeper, more consistent penetration and a wound channel that holds across a range of impact velocities. The polymer tip initiates expansion reliably, even at the lower end of the velocity window you get at extended range. That combination makes this load genuinely useful for hunting rather than being a range-only proposition dressed up in hunting language.

Muzzle velocity comes in at 3,125 feet per second, which at 70 grains produces 1,518 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. The brass case is reloadable for those who work up handloads around fired brass. Lead-free construction means compliance with hunting regulations in areas that mandate non-toxic projectiles is straightforward. Boxes contain 20 rounds.