jdown Report post Posted 4 hours ago I'm having a post midlife crises and can't decide if I want a 22arc or a 22creedmore. I have no use for either but why not have an 80gr bullet performing this like. I will be shooting out of a bolt action and most likely factory ammo so pressures and what can be done vs what is factory is less important to me. But less pressure generally means easier to shoot/more forgiving. Either would be used as a F-around gun but if the mood strikes, maybe shoot a coues or goat with it some day but more of a varmint/f-around gun. My thoughts: 22ACR - 300fps slower, maybe easier on both noise and recoil/jump and probably better on wind drift as a result but not as impactful past 300yards 22 Creed - 3000plus (maybe a bit more critical to shoot as a result) but hard to not want this I've seen some comparisons online - anyone have any of their own? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted 2 hours ago I have not shot either but for a bench gun and game at or under 300 yards the ARC would be my choice. Less recoil and cheaper factory ammo. No idea on whether one is more accurate than the other. Here is a comparison from OL. https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/22-arc-vs-22-creedmoor/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike26 Report post Posted 1 hour ago I have a 22Arc and i like it. I just wanted something fast and flat and it fits the bill. I havent decided if im going to hunt coues with it this fall but have zero concerns over its killing ability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted 1 hour ago The 22 Creedmoor is definitely hands down the best. But it's a personal thing if you're willing to put up with less power and less accuracy then it's up to you. One thing I found that shooting the heavier bullets in the 22 ARC doesn't work well in short barrels of 22 inches or less. I'm a seasoned reloader and having shot many centerfire 22's in competition I found the 22 ARC a poor choice for accuracy work. My two cents. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted 50 minutes ago 1 hour ago, PRDATR said: I have not shot either but for a bench gun and game at or under 300 yards the ARC would be my choice. Less recoil and cheaper factory ammo. No idea on whether one is more accurate than the other. Here is a comparison from OL. https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/22-arc-vs-22-creedmoor/ Yeah, that is one of them I read.. ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted 49 minutes ago I keep waffling back and forth but leaning creedmore I guess, I think, I'm pretty almost sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted 46 minutes ago 33 minutes ago, Mike26 said: I have a 22Arc and i like it. I just wanted something fast and flat and it fits the bill. I havent decided if im going to hunt coues with it this fall but have zero concerns over its killing ability. I'm guessing it's on those things that if I have a doe goat permit in wy or doe deer permit in the midwest and I already killed by buck - I'd hunt with this but hard for me to say I'd definitely use this for my 'primary' hunt knowing everything else I have. But as you said, from everything I'm hearing and reading, it will do the trick up to bear without hesitation. But not my intent by any means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites