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The HSM 22 ARC 60gr V-MAX brings serious varmint-hunting capability to your AR-15 or bolt-action rifle. This is a purpose-built cartridge that necks down the proven 6.5 Grendel case design to maximize the ballistic potential of modern .224-caliber bullets, and HSM loads it with the popular Hornady V-MAX projectile that's known for flat trajectories and clean terminal performance on small game.
What makes this round stand out is the combination of velocity and ballistic efficiency. The 60-grain V-MAX carries impressive energy downrange while maintaining a flat enough trajectory to keep you from constantly adjusting for holdover. You're looking at roughly 33 to 42 inches of drop at 500 yards depending on your barrel length, which puts the 22 ARC ahead of the 223 Remington for extended-range varmint work. That's the whole appeal of the cartridge – 22-250 Remington performance without the higher pressure or the need for a different action.
HSM loads these rounds to SAAMI spec, so they'll chamber reliably and consistently in any 22 ARC rifle. The V-MAX bullet does what it's designed to do – upon impact, the polymer tip is forced into the body of the bullet, creating rapid expansion and fragmentation that cleanly harvests prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and other varmints without excessive ricochet risk. The thin jacket ensures that happens even if you're stretching shots to the limits of the round's effective range.
These cartridges are factory-loaded with quality brass that reloaders appreciate. If you want to reload the cases, you'll have good componentry to work with. HSM sources this ammunition to match professional standards, so neck tension and case dimensions stay consistent lot to lot, which matters when you're trying to squeeze precision out of your rifle.
This ammunition works in both AR-15 pattern rifles chambered in 22 ARC and bolt-action rifles configured for the cartridge. The 22 ARC was specifically designed to fit AR-15 magazines and feeding systems with a maximum overall length of 2.260 inches, so it cycles reliably in semi-automatic actions. It's equally at home in precision bolt guns where you can take full advantage of the flat trajectory for longer-range shooting.
The 60-grain projectile is on the lighter side of the 22 ARC spectrum, which means you get higher velocity and a flatter trajectory out to around 400-500 yards compared to 75-grain or 88-grain options. The tradeoff is slightly less energy retention downrange, but the V-MAX design with its high ballistic coefficient keeps wind drift manageable. For prairie dogs and ground squirrels inside 500 yards, the 60-grain load delivers plenty of performance.
Yes. HSM uses quality brass cases that are suitable for reloading after firing. The consistent manufacturing standards mean you'll get good case uniformity across the box, which helps with reload consistency if you want to fine-tune the round for your specific rifle. Always follow proper reloading procedures and consult current load data for your equipment and components.
The V-MAX design and consistent factory loading should deliver sub-MOA accuracy in a properly tuned rifle, though real-world results depend on your specific firearm, barrel quality, and optics. The 22 ARC platform was engineered for accuracy from the ground up with its steep 30-degree shoulder and 1:7-inch twist rate, so you're starting with a cartridge that's inherently precise. Most people report excellent group sizes when shooting from a stable rest.
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 ARC |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.00 |
| Grains | 60 gr |
| Length | 6.1000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22ARC3N |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 810742029944 |
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