About this caliber
6mm ARC
6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) is a modern efficient cartridge (introduced 2020) designed to fit AR-15-pattern rifles, offering good long-range performance, light recoil, and versatility for target, varmint, and medium-game use.
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6mm ARC, introduced by Hornady, was designed to deliver capable long-range ballistics from the compact AR-15 platform while keeping recoil light and efficiency high. It is used for target and long-range shooting, varmint and predator hunting, and deer-sized game within reasonable ranges. As a newer cartridge, ammunition is available but in a more limited selection and at higher cost than mainstream options. It suits AR-15 shooters wanting more reach and efficiency than 5.56 with light recoil.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Firearms chambered in 6mm ARC · 7
Ammunition in 6mm ARC · 12
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady V-Match | SP | Hunting | 80 gr | 3020 fps | 1620 ft·lb |
| Hornady Precision Hunter | SP | Hunting | 103 gr | 2800 fps | 1793 ft·lb |
| Hornady Black | JHP | Target | 105 gr | 2750 fps | 1763 ft·lb |
| Hornady Match | SP | Target | 108 gr | 2750 fps | 1813 ft·lb |
| HSM Trophy Gold | — | Target | 95 gr | — | — |
| Barnes Bullets Harvest | SP | — | 100 gr | — | — |
| Barnes Bullets Precision Match | — | — | 105 gr | — | — |
| Federal Gold Medal | JHP | — | 108 gr | — | — |
| Frontier Cartridge Frontier Cartridge FR710 6mmARC 105gr Full Metal Jacket 20 Per Box/10 Case | FMJ | — | 105 gr | — | — |
| Hornady Custom | — | — | 90 gr | — | — |
| HSM Centerfire Rifle | JHP | — | 75 gr | — | — |
| HSM Tipping Point | — | — | 95 gr | — | — |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.