Hornady Precision Hunter 22 ARC 80gr ELD-X Ammo

Description

The Hornady Precision Hunter 22 ARC load pairs the proven ELD-X bullet with a cartridge designed specifically for modern rifle platforms. This ammunition delivers the flat trajectory and ballistic performance hunters expect from the 22 ARC in a factory-loaded package that's ready to shoot out of the box. At 3010 fps, the 80-grain ELD-X moves fast enough for effective energy transfer on medium game while maintaining excellent downrange velocity.

What Sets This 22 ARC Load Apart

The standout feature here is the ELD-X bullet itself. Hornady's engineers developed this bullet to work at any practical hunting distance, which means it performs just as well at close range as it does at extended distances. The Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating that would normally cause conventional polymer tips to deform in flight. Doppler radar testing verified that this tip maintains consistent ballistic coefficient throughout the bullet's trajectory, translating to better accuracy and more reliable impact performance at distance. At high velocity impacts from 0-400 yards, the bullet expands progressively. At longer distances where velocity drops, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the core to initiate expansion, delivering 85-90% weight retention for deep penetration and large wound cavities.

Hornady Precision Hunter 22 ARC for Medium Game

This particular load is marketed for deer and medium-sized game hunting up to about 300 pounds within 200 yards, while maintaining roughly 1000 ft-lbs of force to 300 yards. The 80-grain bullet weight sits heavier than some other 22 ARC options, which helps it carry energy farther downrange. For varmint hunting, the cartridge shines with its flat trajectory, and this Precision Hunter load delivers controlled expansion where it matters most. The clean-burning propellants are loaded to uniform capacity for consistency regardless of temperature, so your velocity stays predictable in cold mornings or hot afternoons.

Ammo You Can Trust from the Box

Each round comes with brass cases that many reloaders appreciate, and the 20-round box gives you enough ammunition to practice and hunt without overcommitting. Hornady's attention to detail in load development ensures the ELD-X achieves its full potential, with match-accurate ballistics that make it suitable for precision shooting applications as well as hunting.