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This is where precision meets consistency. Hornady Match ammunition in .22 ARC puts the emphasis on one thing: delivering tight groups at distance. Every round ships loaded with an 88-grain ELD Match bullet, specially selected brass, and hand-picked components engineered for sub-MOA accuracy.
The 88-grain load is the heavy hitter in the .22 ARC lineup. It carries a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter options, which means better energy retention and less wind drift at extended range. You're getting a muzzle velocity of 2,820 feet per second with roughly 1,554 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. For target work and precision competition, this translates to flatter trajectories and more forgiving wind performance than you'd see with lighter ammunition in the same caliber.
Hornady's ELD Match bullets solve a problem most people don't realize exists. The Heat Shield tip doesn't melt or deform in flight like conventional polymer tips do, which means the bullet maintains its perfect shape all the way downrange. Combined with concentric AMP bullet jackets and a precision-swaged lead core, every round performs identically to the last. Stringent quality control at the factory means consistent seating depth, uniform powder charges, and repeatable velocities that matter when you're building confidence in your load.
The .22 ARC was designed from the ground up for modern precision platforms, and this ammunition takes full advantage of that. With a 1:7-inch twist rate built into most .22 ARC barrels, the cartridge handles longer, heavier bullets that other .22-caliber rounds can't stabilize. The .22 ARC maintains supersonic flight to 800-plus yards with match-grade ammunition, delivering accuracy potential that competes with established varmint and target cartridges while functioning in the AR-15 platform.
The 88-grain ELD Match carries a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter options like the 62 and 75-grain loads. This means better energy retention and superior wind resistance at distance. You'll get slightly lower muzzle velocity with the heavier bullet, but it delivers flatter trajectories and more consistent performance beyond 300 yards. Pick the 88-grain if you're focused on precision at extended range.
Yes. This ammunition is loaded to 52,000 psi for reliable function across all factory .22 ARC platforms. Bolt-action rifles will shoot it without issue. Note that Hornady offers separate load data for handloaders using bolt guns, which allows higher pressures for increased velocity, but this factory ammunition maintains standard specifications for maximum compatibility.
The .22 ARC uses a faster 1:7-inch twist rate compared to typical .223 barrels, which stabilizes longer, heavier bullets with higher ballistic coefficients. This design choice means the .22 ARC can handle the 88-grain ELD Match bullet reliably while delivering superior long-range ballistics than what you can achieve with conventional .22-caliber cartridges.
Hornady selects brass cases by strict criteria including wall thickness uniformity and internal capacity, carefully matches powder to each load, and applies stringent quality control checks on bullet seating and overall length. This factory-level attention to detail ensures that every box you buy performs with the same precision as the last, which matters when you're building data for competition or long-range work.
| UPC | 090255815436 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 81543 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 88 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 ARC |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 88Gr |
| Length | 4.7500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | ELD Match |
| Shipping Weight | 0.75 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.55 |
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