22 ARC loads

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I've been doing some load data research online since I don't have the new reloading books and found that Sierra has more of a selection of different bullet loads than Hornady. Found this kind of strange as isn't this 22 Arc Hornady's baby as didn't they introduce this a couple years ago ? Maybe my time line is wrong but I think one might understand where I coming from.

Are there any other load data info out there other than these two I mentioned ?

This one has peaked my curiosity for a coyote caliber for sure, as much as I said in the past, I'm done with new rifles. :rolleyes:
 
What bullet you want to shoot dictates the range of powders you'll want to focus on

I'm almost through my 600+ rounds of factory ammo and will be handloading full time soon. IMR 8208xbr has looked very promising with 62gr ELDvt and Viht N550 shines with 88gr ELDm in my rifle

75gr ELDm factory @ 3000 fps is pure murder on coyotes
 
I have a number of 22 bullets on the lighter side and thought they might work but after doing some more research and what was mentioned above , the heavier bullets would better choice.

Tod, I've been following your thread on the 22 ARC and very impressed with what you have posted and that's what started the itch.
 
No reason why you can't shoot lighter rounds. Some litter varmint rounds just don't like to be spun and driven too fast, and will fail. But most lighter rounds will do perfectly fine at all 22 ARC velocities.
 
I built a CZ527 with a 26" IBI 1-7 barrel and it's a hotrod! Sierra 80gr MK at 3100, but have had them up to 3200ish without issue in Hornady brass. I got some Alpha brass from Go-Big, and did a repeat with 88 ELD-M and have those nicely at 3045 with itty bitty groups. I plan to work in that same charge area with Sierra 90gr MK.

Everything is with VV N550 and CCI450's

I've got some 62 gr ELD-VT that I'll be playing with this week once it warms up.

I'm loving the 22 ARC, that 88 gr load is supersonic to 1200 yards.
 
I've had incredible groups / ES with 85.5gr bergers, 29.0 gr Varget, almost touching the lands. 16.5" proof carbon barrel.

I might add that this load was very hard on brass. Maybe 2-3 firings tops.
 
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