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Since its inception in 2013, the 22 Creedmoor has been limited to hand loaders.

Horizon Firearms has been bringing loaded ammunition to customers who are not hand loaders since early 2014. Paired with our sister company, Texas Ammunition, and others, we’re proud to bring you a variety of mass produced ammunition offerings that maintain the quality of hand loaded ammunition.

As of December 2023, Hornady will be mass producing 22 Creedmoor ammunition and Horizon Firearms will be the exclusive distributor of this ammo through this website.

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22 Creedmoor Ammo Offerings

TEXAS AMMUNITION

80 grain ELD-M BALLISTX with Peterson brass

HORNADY ELD-X

80 grain ELD-X from Hornady Manufacturing

HORNADY ELD Match

80 grain ELD Match from Hornady Manufacturing

Ballistic Results

Range (YDS)	Velocity (FPS)	Energy (FT/LB)	Trajectory (IN)
0	3300	-	-
100	3101	1708	0
200	2908	1501	1.8
300	2720	1313	4.1
400	2537	1143	7.4
500	2359	988	12

Ballistic Results

Range (YDS)	Velocity (FPS)	Energy (FT/LB)	Trajectory (IN)
0	3285	-	-
100	3076	1680	1.1
200	2877	1470	0
300	2687	1282	-5.3
400	2505	1114	-15.4
500	2330	964	-31.1

Ballistic Results

Range (YDS)	Velocity (FPS)	Energy (FT/LB)	Trajectory (IN)
0	3285	-	-
100	3076	1680	1.1
200	2877	1470	0
300	2687	1282	-5.3
400	2505	1114	-15.4
500	2330	964	-31.1

Learn About the 22 Creedmoor

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First Deer at Just 5 Years Old with the 22 Creedmoor!

Some hunting memories never fade, and a first deer is one of them. Join us as we look back on a special hunt where Derrick takes his 5-year-old son, Rhyder, to harvest his first deer using a Horizon Firearms 22 Creedmoor. This hunt is about much more than the shot. It's about patience, preparation, ... Show more

Some hunting memories never fade, and a first deer is one of them. Join us as we look back on a special hunt where Derrick takes his 5-year-old son, Rhyder, to harvest his first deer using a Horizon Firearms 22 Creedmoor. This hunt is about much more than the shot. It's about patience, preparation, safe firearm handling, and passing on a tradition that has brought families together for generations. Hide

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Does Rifle MOA Actually Matter?

How much does a rifle’s MOA actually matter once you get off the bench? For the Ultimate Predator Challenge, we tested a batch of rifles and selected two with noticeably different group sizes. Derrick and Trouper are each given one of those rifles without knowing which performed better on paper. The... Show more

How much does a rifle’s MOA actually matter once you get off the bench? For the Ultimate Predator Challenge, we tested a batch of rifles and selected two with noticeably different group sizes. Derrick and Trouper are each given one of those rifles without knowing which performed better on paper. Then we take them out of a controlled group-shooting environment and put them through a predator-style course with multiple targets and realistic shooting positions. The goal is simple: does the rifle with the better MOA actually make a meaningful difference in the field? Hide

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How Much Velocity Do You REALLY Lose Shortening a 22 Creedmoor Barrel?

Does a longer barrel really make that much of a difference? In this video, we take a 22 Creedmoor and cut the barrel down one inch at a time, chronographing every shot to see exactly how much velocity is lost with each inch of barrel. Whether you're building a lightweight hunting rifle or trying to ... Show more

Does a longer barrel really make that much of a difference? In this video, we take a 22 Creedmoor and cut the barrel down one inch at a time, chronographing every shot to see exactly how much velocity is lost with each inch of barrel. Whether you're building a lightweight hunting rifle or trying to maximize long-range performance, this test provides real-world data to help you decide what barrel length is right for your setup. Hide