22 ARC reloads

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Lazer32

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Hello everyone,
I'm in the middle of building a 22 ARC upper. I have all the parts ordered for the build but I was wondering what powder and bullets folks are using. I am using a 7 twist barrel. I have N140, Accurate 2230, Ramshot TAC, and maybe CFE223. I was thinking maybe the 62 grain Hornady ELD-VT or the 60 grain Bergers Varmit bullets. I am reading mixed reviews on both; people love them or hate them. I would like to hear from people who have loaded and shot the 22 ARC.

Edit: What dies are we using? I like Redding Type S dies but those are normally for my long range accuracy ammo. Thinking about getting just regular FL sizing dies.
 
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I see 7 twisted 22 ARC and automatically think long heavies for distance so accuracy would be a top goal. That said how accurate do you need/want?

Personally, with my 6mm ARC I bought a Lee FL sizer and a Hornady seater, I really like the sliding sleeve in the Hornady seater it makes seating bullets with these old arthritic paws so much easier. You can always upgrade.


I like the types S dies too. They save me a lot of money as I can use the samee FL die to load a number of different cartridge two die bodies cover six cartridges I load for. Used with Redding competition shell holders and full contact to the die body I don't have to ever adjust them.
 
That's going to be my 2026 project. Hornady specifically made the 62 Gr ELD-VT for it (same length as a 75gr ELD-M ) which I use in my 22 Creed but haven't shot anything with it. I know some like the 70 gr Berger VLD's, but I've never used them.

I like a different mix of dies for all my rifles. I use a Hornady seater with the click adjustable micrometer, Redding body die, Lee collet and crimp dies.
 
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