Description
The .22 ARC has quickly earned a reputation as a hard-hitting, low-recoil cartridge that delivers near .22-250 ballistics out of an AR-15 or a compact short-action bolt gun. Federal's Fusion load leans right into that versatility with a heavy-for-caliber 90-grain projectile, the kind of weight that carries energy well downrange and opens the door to deer, antelope, and hogs rather than just varmints and paper.
Fusion has been Federal's go-to deer bullet for years, and the recipe is what makes it stand out. The jacket is molecularly bonded to the core, so the two stay locked together through impact. That means the bullet holds onto most of its weight as it drives through, giving you reliable expansion and the deep penetration you want when putting an animal down cleanly. The pressure-formed core and skived jacket help the bullet mushroom consistently while transferring a lot of energy right where it counts.
Why the Fusion .22 ARC Load Makes Sense for Hunters
The .22 ARC was designed to run heavy .224 bullets through AR-15 magazines and short bolt actions, and a bonded 90-grain soft point is about as serious as it gets in this caliber. You get a flat trajectory, light recoil that keeps you on target for follow-up shots, and a projectile tough enough for medium-sized game inside sensible ranges. It's a great match for anyone running a .22 ARC rifle who wants one load that does more than punch holes in targets.
What to Expect From This Fusion .22 ARC Ammo
This is a reloadable brass-cased, boxer-primed cartridge, so hobby reloaders can hang onto the spent cases. Each box holds 20 rounds of factory Federal ammunition built to consistent specs, which matters when you want your point of impact to stay honest from the range to the field. If you've been feeding your .22 ARC lighter varmint bullets and want something with more backbone for a hunt, this 90-grain Fusion load is a smart step up.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- Model: Fusion
- Manufacturer Part Number: F22ARCFS3
- UPC: 604544713480
- Caliber: .22 ARC
- Bullet Weight: 90 Grain
- Bullet Style: Bonded Soft Point
- Jacket: Molecularly Bonded
- Core: Pressure-Formed Lead
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer
- Reloadable: Yes
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Intended Use: Big Game / Deer Hunting
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Federal Fusion .22 ARC 90-grain bonded soft point ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Federal Fusion .22 ARC load good for hunting?
This 90-grain bonded soft point is built for medium-sized game like deer, antelope, and hogs at sensible ranges. The heavy-for-caliber bullet and bonded construction give you the penetration and weight retention needed for clean, ethical kills. It's a step up from lighter varmint loads if you want to hunt big game with your .22 ARC.
Will this ammo work in an AR-15 chambered in .22 ARC?
Yes. The .22 ARC was designed specifically to feed through AR-15 magazines as well as short-action bolt rifles. As long as your rifle is chambered in .22 ARC, this Fusion load will run in it.
Is the Federal Fusion .22 ARC brass reloadable?
It is. These are brass-cased, boxer-primed cartridges, so you can save the spent cases and reload them. That's a nice bonus for anyone who likes to tune their own loads for a .22 ARC rifle.
What makes Fusion bullets different from a standard soft point?
The Fusion bullet uses a jacket that is molecularly bonded to a pressure-formed core, so the two stay together on impact instead of separating. That bonding is what gives Fusion its high weight retention and deep, reliable penetration. The result is consistent expansion and solid energy transfer on game.


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