Any 22ARC owners on here? Just curious of what you use it for and what you think of the caliber? And if you shoot it suppressed? If purchased it will be in a bolt rifle and using factory ammo.

I don’t have one yet but looks to be an interesting cartridge

So before all the usual comments about anything newish flood in

Gonna be building one in the next few months. Haven't heard anything really bad about it. Just a Sami spec'ed .22 Grendel. People been doing it for years and it's been proven to work.

Now that being said , if your gonna be going for a bolt gun....well unless you just wants something newer or a short action, or something a lil more specialized for the heavier bullets....well honestly .22-250 might be a better option as far as ammo price and availability.

Main deal with the arc is you getting pretty close results with a short action out of the box rifle vs a custom/ semi custom .22-250 ( since most of the time you need to get a fast twist rat on the _250 for heavies). That and you can stay with the smaller AR15 platform instead of going to a AR10 that.... has been known to be quiet difficult at times with older cartridge like the .22-250...at least on the more price conscious side of things. Custom guys like SGT of arms will get you an amazing set up perfectly tuned but...$2500-$3500...Also it's mainly more of a deal for the AR guys ...but should be good in a bolt gun too..again though unless your doing something a lil .."different" the 250 might be a better out

I'd highly recommend checking out the guys over in the TPH podcast and there FB page. Wade and his have been messing with it and testing /loading ammo and rifles since it came out. They also custom hand load rounds optimized for suppressed work.

Skip to like the 5min mark if you easily triggered buy people having fun and joking lol



Soa by perticular reason for wanting a bolt gun in .22 ARC ? Or really looking at the ARc I. General?

Yeah I’ve watched that video and a ton of others.

Reason for a bolt? Lighter weight, even with a suppressor.

Just looking for something for coyotes specifically. No deer. And want a Ruger and don’t see a 22/250 in the Ruger Gen II lineup. Too much Hank Jr as a kid and got stuck on the Rugers, lol.

From what I've read about the 22ARC, the main feature is that it can be run thru the AR platform.

22ARC is getting similar comments from folks as the .300 AAC has got and still is getting and that is many other good calibers available for a bolt gun.

These the same folks who don't seem to understand the specific uses of cartridges and the fact people tend to do more then shoot a deer @50yd ?

If I got one and planned on shooting factory ammo, as soon as I figured out what it shot well I would stock up. You could end up with a rifle you can't get ammo for. I know a guy that sold a 300 WSM because of not finding ammo and when you do it is real expensive.

Um... yeah...well.... I sort of seen that comment coming
Theirs folks that don't like anything new and there's folks at the other end of the spectrum that fall for marketing and buy stuff with no purpose.

300wsm is just expensive all the way round. About to start loading fro my buddies and so far still gonna be less then the 68-80 per 20rd I've been seeing... Really the brass is the main thing right now

With endless amounts of info available to anyone with an internet connection on their cellphone, a person can "research" others opinions and reviews of just about anything. Hours of reading and learning how to dismiss those with an ulterior motive can produce some useful " knowledge."

I read a lot of postive & negative stuff about .300 BlackOut before I decided to purchase one in a bolt gun. It all boils down to what you want to do with the caliber/gun.....and how you want to spend to your money.

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Um... yeah...well.... I sort of seen that comment coming
Theirs folks that don't like anything new and there's folks at the other end of the spectrum that fall for marketing and buy stuff with no purpose. [/quote]

If you want to just have something because it's new just to play with , just because or you have a actual specific use you want it for .... Don't see a problem with that.
If you don't want something because you have something that fits you and your needs perfectly already, I see no problem.

Now if you just buy every new thing that comes out without knowing jack diddly ( can't explain why you won't it why it would be better what's it's use case)except it's new and "supposed " to be better....yeah you kinda a idiot

If you start crap talking something without knowing jack diddly about it ,why someone would or specifically wants it, what's its specific use case ....yeah your also kinda a idiot

Will say though some of the arguments I see against new stuff usually kinda hurts to read.
My favorite " well that the same thing and no better then the * insert some 80yr cartridge no one has ever heard of ,nor can find a off the shelf guns much less ammo*
Like ....come on....let's be real here

Then again some of the arguments for new stuff are equally painful
*O you need this ! The ballistic at 1000yd are *insert some mil speced up crap* *
Like my brother in Christ...most people think hitting a beer can @100yd off the bench is some kinda sniping crap and you trying to sell Billy Bob the 50yd deer hunter on 1000yd ballistic capabilities

When I find what works, I buy in bulk. That’s for rifles and turkey gun.

Yes, I’m just wanting a new caliber to use just for coyotes. Just ordered another suppressor and none of my other rifles are suppressor ready, so have a .308 on order and wanting a new caliber.

Went with the .308 Predator because I was getting a suppressor and was only shooting hogs at the time. Got into coyotes and calling and use the .308 for that. I care nothing about fur, I’m just exterminating. But, I would like something a tad smaller for strictly coyotes now. From what I’m reading, 0-300 is about a dead hold. Plus a lighter load would be beneficial for recoil and videoing.

Guessing no one here has one. I’d be open to an AR platform but I ain’t carrying around 12+lbs to hunt coyotes or hogs. Haven’t been on a stand yet where it vs a bolt would’ve made a difference other than just slinging lead. I guess you could build an AR in just about every caliber. Other than being a semiauto there’s no benefit for me.

And for the record, I don’t own any oddball calibers (.308/5.56/.243)’s I guess the .280 would be the only oddball and I think there’s a 7mm/08 back there. And NO before anyone mentions it, I refuse to get a creed!!

Why would an AR be that heavy? Heck the average stock AR is like 6lbs....mine are pretty heavy but think the last one I built was only....8lbs ? Most of that's because of the luth mba3 stock. I mena I could probably part in though that would weight about the same as you Ruger... But I apologize if I wouldn't like I'm being pushy or anything with the AR's they can be a pain at times honestly lol

Aannnnyhow there's two folks on here I remember who built one an like them .. check some of my older posts think you can still find them

Oop found something for ya

I have 22 rimfires, 22 hornet, 5.56, and 22-250. I think I got 22 caliber pretty well covered. Dont need another one.

PS there is a reason those 80-100 year old cartridges are still common with readily available ammo. They work. Been a few come along after that got popular. 308, 243, for example. Lots of stuff comes along but never gets real popular. Once in awhile one makes the grade. Fills a niche. Not often though.

Most AR’s start at 8# unloaded. Add a thermal, full mag, and suppressor and you start adding on weight. With that said, I did find a CMMG that comes is at 6# but it’s over the grand mark.
My problem is I have too many wants right now!! Want a new turkey gun too and it’s well over a grand. Guess I better get killing more stuff, lol.

My thought would be a lower recoiling cartridge that would still be adequate for hogs in the event you see some while coyote hunting or if you need a second gun for hog hunting, such as someone goes with you who isn't setup for night shooting or your primary setup is out of commission. Say 243, 6mm or even the dreaded 6.5. There's always the 204 to consider if going straight up coyote gun.

Just saying man ... Come to the dark side if you can change your oil you can build an AR make it as heavy or light as you want ..ok ok ill stop...for now

It's actually a valid comment. I don't see the benefit of a 22 ARC in a bolt gun. With that said if a person wants one because he wants one that is good enough for me.