Hornady V-Match™ – 22 ARC 62gr ELD-VT™
Speed, Precision, and Varmint-Tuned Power
The Hornady V-Match™ 62gr ELD-VT™ is purpose-built for the modern predator hunter and long-range varmint shooter. Designed around a high-BC .22-cal projectile with Hornady’s Extremely Low Drag – Varmint Tip, this round bridges the gap between competition-grade accuracy and explosive terminal results.
Whether you're stacking coyotes from a semi-auto or punching tiny groups at distance, this is a load that delivers flat trajectories, consistent accuracy, and devastating expansion—all while maintaining superior wind resistance and downrange stability.
Factory Specifications
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Caliber: 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge)
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Bullet: 62gr Hornady ELD-VT™
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Muzzle Velocity: 3,300 FPS (factory listed)
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Muzzle Energy: 1,499 ft-lbs
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Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.395
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Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.199
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Sectional Density: 0.177
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Case: Brass (reloadable)
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Primer: Boxer
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Rounds per Box: 20
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Intended Use: Predator & varmint hunting, long-range target shooting
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Made in: USA
Why the 62gr ELD-VT™ Works
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Heat Shield® Varmint Tip: Delivers consistent expansion and maintains shape during flight, resisting heat deformation
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Optimized for Long Range & Varmints: A blend of speed, BC, and terminal effect tuned for hunting performance
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Match-Grade Accuracy: Built to shoot tight groups in real-world platforms
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Excellent Ballistics: Outperforms lighter varmint loads like the 55gr V-MAX due to higher BC and energy retention
Ally Munitions Field Notes
We’ve put this round through its paces, and the results speak for themselves. In coyote testing, the terminal effect was brutal—with excellent fragmentation and fast drops on impact. It tracks flatter than expected, and maintains consistent accuracy even from 16” AR platforms.
Though it runs slower than some lighter varmint loads, the ELD-VT’s higher BC keeps it stable and more effective downrange. We’ve tested impacts out to 300 yards and found that as long as velocity stays above 2,000 FPS, expansion is aggressive and effective.
We’ve consistently seen it outperform .22-250 in both field results and shooter consistency. If you're chasing a serious coyote or varmint round for your 22 ARC, this is the one we recommend without hesitation.
Full velocity and SD data is coming soon.
Safety & Legal Notes
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Confirm your rifle is chambered in 22 ARC before firing.
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Must be 18 years or older to purchase rifle ammunition.
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Know and follow your local and state laws before ordering.
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All ammunition sales are final.
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Watch for pressure signs and discontinue use if abnormalities are observed.