Description
For years, getting real long-range .22 caliber performance meant stepping up to a bolt gun in 22-250. The 22 ARC cartridge changed that math, and the CMMG Resolute MK4 is one of the cleanest factory platforms built around it. You get a semi-auto AR carbine that stabilizes heavy, high-BC bullets and stays supersonic way past where 5.56 runs out of steam, all in a package that weighs about 6.4 pounds and measures 32.5 inches. Prairie dogs, coyotes, and steel at distance are exactly what this rifle was made for.
What Makes the Resolute MK4 Worth a Look
The 16.1 inch barrel is 4140 chrome moly with a salt bath nitride finish, cut with a 1:7 twist to handle the long, sleek match bullets that make 22 ARC shine. It wears a rifle-length gas system paired with an adjustable gas block, which smooths out the recoil impulse and gives you room to fine tune if you run a suppressor on the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle. CMMG tops it with their ZEROED muzzle brake from the factory. The billet 6061 upper and forged 7075 lower are finished in Cerakote Armor Black, so the whole rifle shrugs off weather better than plain anodizing.
Built Out with CMMG ZEROED Parts and the RipStock
This is not a stripped-down base model. CMMG includes their ZEROED single stage drop-in trigger, ambidextrous charging handle, ambi 60/90 degree safety selector, and ambi mag catch as standard equipment. The RipStock snaps to your preset length of pull the moment you shoulder it, and the six-position Fastback receiver extension includes an ambi sling plate. Up front, the EML15 handguard runs M-LOK slots at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock instead of a full-length top rail, which trims weight while leaving plenty of real estate for bipods, lights, and rail sections. Add the optic of your choice, grab some 22 ARC ammo, and you have a legitimate 600-plus yard varmint rifle backed by CMMG's lifetime guarantee.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .22 ARC
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel Length: 16.1"
- Barrel Material: 4140CM, Salt Bath Nitride
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Device: CMMG ZEROED Muzzle Brake, 1/2×28 Thread
- Gas System: Rifle-Length with Adjustable Gas Block
- Upper Receiver: Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Lower Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Handguard: CMMG EML15 M-LOK
- Stock: CMMG RipStock, 6-Position
- Trigger: ZEROED Single Stage Drop-In
- Capacity: 10+1
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Finish: Cerakote Armor Black
- MPN / UPC: 28A670CAB / 810148627041
What’s Included
- CMMG Resolute MK4 22 ARC rifle
- One CMMG 10-round magazine
- CMMG ZEROED muzzle brake (factory installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 22 ARC offer over a standard 5.56 AR-15?
22 ARC is built to push heavy, high-BC .22 caliber bullets at speeds that rival the 22-250, but from a standard AR-15 platform. That means flatter trajectories, less wind drift, and better retained energy at distance than 5.56 can manage. For varmint hunting and long-range steel, it is a meaningful step up while keeping semi-auto follow-up shots.
Does the Resolute MK4 come with sights or an optic?
No, this rifle ships without sights, which is typical for a precision-oriented carbine like this. The upper has rail space for mounting the optic of your choice, and the EML15 handguard adds a 12 o'clock M-LOK section up front if you want to add a rail segment or accessories. A variable power scope is the natural pairing given what this cartridge can do at distance.
Will standard AR-15 magazines work with the 22 ARC?
No, 22 ARC uses a larger case head than 5.56, so it feeds from 6.5 Grendel pattern magazines rather than standard AR-15 mags. CMMG includes a 10-round magazine with the rifle, and additional Grendel-compatible mags are widely available. Just make sure any spares you pick up are rated for the Grendel case family.
Is the CMMG Resolute MK4 suppressor ready?
It is well set up for one. The 16.1 inch barrel has standard 1/2×28 muzzle threads, and the factory ZEROED brake removes so you can mount a suppressor or your preferred muzzle device. The adjustable gas block is the real bonus here, letting you dial the gas down for smoother, cleaner cycling when running suppressed.





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