Hornady builds the Hornady Superformance .22 ARC 70gr CX, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 81539) around a .22 ARC platform, built to put big game down cleanly and ethically. Each round drives a 70-grain CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) monolithic bullet. This is a straightforward choice for shooters who want hunting covered without guesswork. Hornady backs the load with consistent quality control from lot to lot, so what you pattern or zero with today is what ships in the next case.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 ARC, a chambering with the reach and energy for deer-sized game and larger.
• The bullet weighs 70 grains, enough mass to drive deep and transfer energy on game.
• The bullet is a CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) monolithic, a one-piece design engineered for maximum penetration.
• Because it does not expand, the bullet holds its weight and drives straight through for maximum penetration.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, plenty to sight in and still head to the stand with a full load.
• Cost per round runs about $1.74, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• The box ships at about 0.71 lb, handy for estimating flat-rate shipping on a bulk order.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 70gr CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) monolithic suited for? With .22 ARC performance behind a CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) monolithic, it’s well matched to deer-sized game.

Does the CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) monolithic expand on impact? No, it’s a non-expanding, deep-penetrating design built to drive straight through rather than mushroom, which is the point on tough game or through barriers.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

Buy the Hornady Superformance .22 ARC

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