.22 ARC Ballistics & Barrel Length Test | Velocity, Energy & Trajectory with Hornady Factory Ammo

The .22 ARC is one of Hornady’s most exciting recent cartridges, released in 2024 and already gaining a strong following among coyote and hog hunters.

In this in-depth video, we test how barrel length impacts the ballistic performance of the .22 ARC using 5 of Hornady’s current factory loads.

🔍 We break down:
✅ Velocity differences across various barrel lengths
✅ Energy retention and downrange performance
✅ Trajectory and bullet drop over distance
✅ Real-world implications for hunting setups

If you're building a .22 ARC rifle or trying to decide on the right barrel length for your hunting or long-range application, this data-driven test is for you.

💡 Whether you're chasing predators, punching steel, or building a lightweight AR-15 hunting upper, the .22 ARC continues to impress with its flat trajectory and high efficiency.

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00:00 Intro Video
00:26 What We Are Going to Look At
01:18 The .22 ARC
02:00 .22 ARC vs 223
03:13 .22 ARC Velocity
04:08 .22 ARC Energy
04:42 Max Effective Range
07:20 .22 ARC Trajectory
07:50 Outro

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