22 ARC 75 ELD-M Factory Ammunition Velocity

[Old Bob]

Thanks for posting Bob. The 22 ARC produces good velocity with the 75 grain ELD-M, 2950 FPS from a 20” barrel has my interest. It would be interesting to see what a 20” 22 ARC could produce with a 55 grain Blitz King. Hodgdon load data lightest bullet is a 62 grain at 3300 FPS from a 24” barrel with CFE223 powder. Looks like several powders will be suitable for the 22 ARC that I already have. I find the 22 ARC has more appeal to me than 6 ARC. I can’t see any reason why you couldn’t load lighter bullets in the 22 ARC for varmint hunting.

I think it would depend on barrel twist rate & bullet construction. Some varmint bullets will self-destruct if spun too fast.