Hornady V-Match 22 ARC 62 Grain ELD-VT Ammo 81542 is built for precision shooters and varmint hunters demanding high ballistic efficiency, speed, and devastating terminal performance. The ELD-VT bullet, featuring a Heat Shield Tip, ensures consistent expansion, extreme accuracy, and high ballistic coefficients, making it an outstanding choice for varmint, predator hunting, and long-range applications.
With a muzzle velocity of 3,050 fps and muzzle energy of 1,280 ft-lbs, this round delivers flat trajectories, reduced wind drift, and excellent downrange energy retention. The optimized secant ogive and advanced boat-tail design provide exceptional aerodynamics and increased impact energy at extended distances.
Hornady’s high-quality brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and clean-burning propellant ensure dependable ignition and smooth cycling in bolt-action and AR-platform rifles chambered for 22 ARC. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 200 rounds (10 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by long-range shooters and serious predator hunters.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 81542
- Caliber: 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC)
- Bullet Weight: 62 Grain
- Bullet Type: ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag Varmint Tip)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 200 (10 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,050 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,280 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Long-range precision shooting, varmint hunting, predator control
- Heat Shield Tip for Maximum Aerodynamics: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- ELD-VT Bullet Design: Features a Heat Shield Tip and advanced boat-tail design for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, minimal drag, and superior long-range performance.
- Optimized for Long-Range Accuracy: Provides high ballistic coefficients, reduced wind drift, and excellent trajectory stability.
- Rapid Expansion & High Terminal Energy: The specialized jacket and polymer tip ensure explosive fragmentation, making it ideal for varmint and predator control.
- Premium Components: Brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and flawless cycling.
- Compatible with AR-Platform Rifles: Engineered to function reliably in both AR-platform and bolt-action rifles chambered in 22 ARC.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady V-Match 22 ARC is perfect for coyotes, foxes, prairie dogs, and other small to medium-sized predators.
Q: How does the ELD-VT bullet improve performance?
A: The Heat Shield Tip prevents aerodynamic heating deformation, while the optimized secant ogive and boat-tail design maximize ballistic efficiency and expansion.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range varmint hunting?
A: Yes, with its high velocity, flat trajectory, and aerodynamic bullet design, this ammo is highly effective at extended distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in semi-automatic rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in both AR-platform and bolt-action rifles chambered for 22 ARC.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier long-range hunting ammunition like Hornady V-Match, ensuring precision, reliability, and maximum performance when it matters most.
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