The 22 Creedmoor is one of the fastest and flattest-shooting .22-caliber centerfire cartridges available today. Originally a wildcat cartridge, it was officially SAAMI accepted in 2024 thanks to a joint venture between Horizon Firearms and Hornady. By pairing a modern case design with a fast 1:8″ barrel twist rate, the 22 Creedmoor stabilizes sleek, heavy-for-caliber bullets.
When firing Hornady’s popular 80-grain ELD-X factory load, the 22 Creedmoor achieves a muzzle velocity of 3,285 fps and stays completely supersonic well past 1,000 yards.
Here is the factory ballistics chart for the 22 Creedmoor, followed by Hornady’s official reloading data for those looking to build their own custom loads.
Hornady 22 Creedmoor Factory Ballistics Chart
This chart reflects Hornady’s 80-grain ELD-X (Precision Hunter) and 80-grain ELD Match factory ammunition fired from a 24-inch barrel. Both bullets share the same G1 ballistic coefficient (.485) and muzzle velocity, resulting in identical flight paths.
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (inches)* |
| Muzzle | 3,285 | 1,917 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 3,076 | 1,680 | +1.1 |
| 200 | 2,877 | 1,470 | 0.0 |
| 300 | 2,687 | 1,282 | -5.3 |
| 400 | 2,505 | 1,114 | -15.4 |
| 500 | 2,330 | 964 | -31.1 |
*Trajectory assumes a 200-yard zero and a standard scope height of 1.5 inches over the bore.
22 Creedmoor Reloading Data
If you are looking to replicate factory ballistics or optimize for specific varminting or match-shooting applications, handloading the 22 Creedmoor unlocks its full potential. The cartridge performs best with medium-slow to slow-burning propellants like H4350, StaBALL 6.5, and RL-26.
SAFETY WARNING: The highest powder charge listed in the far-right column of each row indicates a MAXIMUM LOAD. Always start with the lowest charge and work your way up cautiously, watching for pressure signs.
Test Rifle Specifications
- Rifle: Horizon Firearms
- Barrel: 24″, 1 in 8″ Twist
- Case: Hornady
- Primer: Federal 210
- Maximum COL: 2.700″
- Case Trim Length: 1.910″
62 Grain Bullets Load Data
Bullet: 62 gr. ELD-VT® (Item No. 22762)
Specs: C.O.L.: 2.640″ | G1 B.C.: 0.395
| Powder | 3400 fps | 3500 fps | 3600 fps | 3700 fps | 3750 fps | 3800 fps | 3850 fps |
| VARGET | 35.9 | 37.1 | 38.3 | – | – | – | – |
| BIG GAME | 39.3 | 40.3 | 41.4 | 42.4 | – | – | – |
| Power Pro 4000 MR | 41.4 | 42.6 | 43.7 | 44.9 | 45.5 | – | – |
| H4350 | 38.7 | 40.1 | 41.5 | 42.9 | – | – | – |
| StaBALL 6.5 | 40.8 | 42.0 | 43.3 | 44.5 | 45.1 | 45.7 | – |
| SUPERFORMANCE | 42.2 | 43.5 | 44.8 | 46.1 | 46.8 | 47.5 | 48.1 |
| Alliant RL-26 | 44.7 | 45.8 | 46.8 | 47.9 | 48.4 | 49.0 | 49.5 |
68 Grain Bullets Load Data
Bullet: 68 gr. BTHP (Item No. 2278)
Specs: C.O.L.: 2.490″ | G1 B.C.: 0.355
| Powder | 3200 fps | 3300 fps | 3400 fps | 3500 fps | 3600 fps | 3650 fps | 3700 fps |
| VARGET | 33.6 | 35.1 | 36.5 | 38.0 | – | – | – |
| Power Pro 4000 MR | 39.3 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 43.1 | 44.4 | 45.0 | – |
| H4350 | 37.7 | 39.0 | 40.3 | 41.6 | 42.9 | – | – |
| StaBALL 6.5 | 39.4 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 43.1 | 44.3 | 45.0 | – |
| SUPERFORMANCE | 40.5 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 44.2 | 45.4 | 46.1 | 46.7 |
| Alliant RL-26 | 42.7 | 43.8 | 44.8 | 45.9 | 47.0 | 47.5 | 48.1 |
73-75 Grain Bullets Load Data
Bullets: 73 gr. ELD® Match | 75 gr. BTHP | 75 gr. ELD® Match
Specs: C.O.L.: 2.490″ – 2.640″
| Powder | 3200 fps | 3300 fps | 3400 fps | 3500 fps | 3550 fps | 3600 fps |
| BIG GAME | 39.2 | 40.6 | 42.1 | – | – | – |
| Power Pro 4000 MR | 40.0 | 41.3 | 42.7 | 44.1 | 44.8 | – |
| H4350 | 37.6 | 39.1 | 40.7 | – | – | – |
| StaBALL 6.5 | 39.6 | 41.0 | 42.3 | 43.7 | 44.4 | – |
| SUPERFORMANCE | 40.6 | 42.4 | 44.1 | 45.8 | 46.7 | – |
| Alliant RL-26 | 42.7 | 43.9 | 45.2 | 46.4 | 47.1 | 47.7 |
80 Grain Bullets Load Data
Bullets: 80 gr. ELD® Match | 80 gr. ELD-X®
Specs: C.O.L.: 2.640″ | G1 B.C.: 0.485
| Powder | 3000 fps | 3100 fps | 3200 fps | 3300 fps | 3350 fps | 3400 fps | 3450 fps |
| Power Pro 4000 MR | 36.9 | 38.4 | 39.9 | 41.3 | 42.1 | – | – |
| H4350 | 34.4 | 36.0 | 37.7 | – | – | – | – |
| StaBALL 6.5 | 36.3 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.1 | – | – |
| SUPERFORMANCE | 36.8 | 38.7 | 40.5 | 42.4 | 43.4 | – | – |
| Alliant RL-26 | 39.2 | 40.7 | 42.2 | 43.7 | 44.4 | 45.2 | 45.9 |
| H1000 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 43.7 | 45.4 | – | – | – |
88-90 Grain Bullets Load Data
Bullets: 88 gr. ELD® Match | 90 gr. A-Tip® Match
Specs: C.O.L.: 2.645″ | G1 B.C.: 0.585 (88gr) / 0.585 (90gr)
| Powder | 2800 fps | 2900 fps | 3000 fps | 3100 fps | 3150 fps | 3200 fps | 3250 fps | 3300 fps |
| Power Pro 4000 MR | 35.0 | 36.4 | 37.7 | 39.0 | 39.7 | – | – | – |
| StaBALL 6.5 | 34.2 | 36.1 | 37.9 | 39.8 | 40.7 | – | – | – |
| SUPERFORMANCE | 35.9 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.7 | 41.5 | – | – | – |
| Alliant RL-26 | 37.2 | 38.7 | 40.1 | 41.6 | 42.4 | 43.1 | 43.9 | – |
| H1000 | 37.8 | 39.4 | 41.1 | 42.7 | 43.5 | – | – | – |
| MAGNUM | 40.3 | 41.7 | 43.1 | 44.4 | 45.1 | 45.8 | 46.5 | – |