The Hornady Black 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) 75-grain Extremely Low Drag Match (ELD® Match) Polymer Tip Brass 20-round box is a state-of-the-art centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for long-range target marksmanship, PRS competition, and tactical shooting in both modern AR-15 platforms and precision bolt-action rifles. A primary friction point when driving high-velocity .22-caliber projectiles over long distances is the decay of ballistic coefficient (BC) caused by heat-induced melting and deformation of conventional plastic tips during high-speed flight, leading to vertical group dispersion and increased crosswind drift. Hornady resolves these aerodynamic limitations by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with the advanced 75-grain ELD Match bullet featuring Heat Shield® tip technology, delivering sub-MOA precision, high BC retention, and predictable long-range holdovers.
The primary technical advantage centers on Hornady’s ELD Match projectile design paired with a 0.467 G1 ballistic coefficient (0.235 G7 BC). Featuring a Heat Shield® polymer tip that inherently resists aerodynamic heating, the projectile tip maintains its crisp, streamlined meplat throughout flight. Built with Hornady’s Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP®) jacket for near-zero wall-thickness variance, the secant ogive and boat-tail profile eliminate structural rotational mass imbalances, reducing in-flight yaw and ensuring gyroscopic stability through long-range flight transitions.
Launching its heavy 75-grain match projectile at a blistering 3,075 FPS from a 24-inch barrel, this Hornady Black loading is optimized to feed and cycle smoothly from standard-length AR-15 magazines while taking full advantage of the high-efficiency 22 ARC casing geometry. Assembled using premium reloadable virgin brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it ensures consistent chamber pressure curves, minimal standard deviations in velocity, and smooth ejection across both direct-impingement/gas-piston MSRs and bolt-action rifles. It is an ideal selection for extended-range target shooting and match competition.
Key Benefits
- Heat Shield® Polymer Tip: Patent-pending tip resists aerodynamic melting and nose deformation to preserve ultra-low drag in flight.
- AMP® Bullet Jacket: Near-zero wall-thickness variation eliminates rotational mass imbalance for match-grade accuracy.
- High 0.467 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined secant ogive and boat-tail base minimize drag and resist wind drift.
- 22 ARC Platform Optimization: Engineered to deliver maximum velocity, reliable feeding, and clean cycling in AR-15 and bolt-action systems.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) | 3,075 FPS Muzzle Velocity (24" Test Barrel) | 0.467 G1 BC / 0.235 G7 BC | Long-Range Match Profile
- Projectile: 75 Grain | ELD® Match (Extremely Low Drag Match) | Heat Shield® Polymer Tip | AMP® Concentric Jacket | Boat-Tail Base
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady Black Series
- Dimensions: Standard 22 ARC Geometry | AR-15 Magazine & Bolt-Action Compatible | SKU: 81541
- Application: Long-Range Precision Target Shooting, PRS Competition, Match Shooting, and Tactical Training
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Hornady Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
If you’re running a 22 ARC platform and need consistent long-range external ballistics with controlled manufacturing tolerances, this load delivers repeatable velocity and stable flight geometry—available from SMKW as a reliable source for performance ammunition
