The Barnes Steward Collection 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) 69-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) Boat-Tail Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for high-efficiency predator control, long-range varmint hunting, and modern sporting rifle optimization. A primary operational limitation when targeting coyotes and long-range varmints with traditional AR-platform chamberings (such as .223 Remington) is aggressive velocity loss and high crosswind deflection across open country. Barnes resolves these modern rifle bottlenecks by pairing factory-loaded consistency with Sierra’s heavy, aerodynamic 69-grain Tipped VarmintKing projectile, delivering laser-flat trajectories, reduced wind drift, and explosive downrange fragmentation.
The core technical advantage relies on the projectile's heavy 69-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) Boat-Tail architecture. Featuring a sleek polymer tip paired with a streamlined boat-tail heel, thin copper jacket, and swaged lead core, the bullet achieves a high 0.357 G1 ballistic coefficient. Upon impact, the polymer tip acts as an internal wedge, driving violently backward into the lead core to initiate instantaneous, explosive jacket fragmentation. This immediate energy transfer anchors coyotes, bobcats, and small game cleanly on target while eliminating exit wounds and pass-throughs.
Engineered specifically around the short-action geometry and magazine constraints of the standard AR-15 chassis, this 69-grain loading maximizes case capacity and powder efficiency. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressure, low velocity standard deviations, and smooth cycling across semi-automatic and bolt-action 22 ARC platforms.
Key Benefits
- AR-15 Platform Optimization: Engineered specifically around the 22 ARC cartridge frame to deliver maximum performance from standard modern sporting rifles.
- Explosive Terminal Expansion: Thin copper jacket and polymer tip drive instant, complete fragmentation on small predators.
- High-BC Boat-Tail Profile: 0.357 G1 BC and boat-tail heel lower in-flight drag, stabilizing flight against stubborn crosswinds.
- Heavyweight Varmint Punch: 69-grain payload balances higher sectional density and retained energy with exceptional downrange velocity.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge)
- Ballistics: High-Efficiency AR-15 Varmint Loading | G1 BC: 0.357
- Projectile: 69 Grain | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) Boat-Tail | Polymer Tip | Thin Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer-Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Barnes Steward Collection Series
- Dimensions: Standard 22 ARC SAAMI Chamber Geometry | SKU: 32562
- Application: Predator Control, AR-15 Varmint Hunting, Coyote, Fox, Bobcat, and Long-Range Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Barnes Precision Quality Control Standards
When you are out in the field running your AR-15 on long-range predator stands, having flat-shooting ammunition with high wind resistance is crucial. Ensure explosive, game-stopping energy transfer on every coyote with Barnes Steward 22 ARC 69gr Tipped VarmintKing ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
