Federal Fusion 22 ARC Rifle Ammunition Fusion Soft Point 90 Grain 20 Rounds F22ARCFS3 UPC 604544713480
Product Description
Engineered to maximize the modern ballistic architecture of the 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge, the Federal Ammunition® Fusion® 22 ARC 90 Grain Fusion Soft Point (SKU: F22ARCFS3 / UPC: 604544713480) brings deer-capable big game terminal performance to the versatile AR-15 and micro-bolt action rifle platforms. Packaged in a 20-round box, this factory cartridge blends high-ballistic-coefficient external trajectory with Federal’s benchmark molecularly bonded terminal construction, offering hunters and tactical precision shooters an optimized purpose-built round for medium game, whitetail deer, hogs, and extended-range predator suppression.
At the center of this load is Federal’s 90-grain Fusion Soft Point projectile, manufactured via an advanced electro-chemical bonding process that molecularly fuses the pure copper jacket directly to the pressure-formed lead core at the molecular level. Unlike conventional cup-and-core bullets that suffer from jacket separation upon impacting dense tissue or heavy bone, Fusion retains virtually all of its mass for uncompromising straight-line penetration. The skived nose profile initiates consistent, programmed mushrooming across a broad velocity envelope, reliably unleashing 1,457 ft-lbs of energy and 2,700 fps of muzzle velocity with a slick G1 ballistic coefficient of .424 that shrugs off crosswinds across long hunting ranges.
Every round is manufactured to exacting dimensional tolerances using premium virgin reloadable brass cases, custom-formulated clean-burning propellants, and ultra-consistent Boxer small rifle primers. The cartridge case walls and primer pockets deliver reliable cycling, uniform neck tension, and predictable extraction across semi-automatic gas systems as well as tight-tolerance bolt guns. Federal’s clean-burning powder blend ensures minimal gas port erosion and thermal barrel wear while keeping chamber pressures consistent across extreme environmental fluctuations.
*Master Ballistician Bench Notes & Range Staging Guidance:*
Chamber Compatibility & Pressure Advisory: Ammunition is engineered strictly for firearms marked and chambered in 22 ARC (22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge) operating under SAAMI 52,000 PSI pressure specifications. Optimal projectile stabilization requires a fast barrel rifling twist rate of 1:7 inches (or 1:7.5 inches); standard 1:9 or 1:12 twist varmint barrels will fail to stabilize this heavy 90-grain projectile and induce keyholing. CRITICAL PLATFORM NOTICE: Do NEVER attempt to chamber or fire 22 ARC cartridges in .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm NATO, .224 Valkyrie, or 22-250 chambers. AR-15 rifles require a dedicated 22 ARC chambered barrel, a Type 2 6.5 Grendel/ARC bolt assembly (.441" bolt face with 0.136" recess), and ARC-specific magazines.
- Verify the firearm barrel roll-mark matches the 22 ARC headstamp specification on the cartridge and packaging prior to charging magazines.
- Inspect individual cartridges during magazine staging for uniform seated primer depth, concentric case necks, and a consistent cartridge overall length (COAL) at or below 2.260 inches to ensure uninhibited AR-15 magazine box clearance.
- Ensure magazine feed lips and gas-block tuning (adjustable gas blocks are recommended for suppressed semi-automatic systems) match the cartridge’s medium-burn powder impulse and bolt-carrier cycling dynamics.
- Verify point-of-impact (POI) and optic zero at 100 or 200 yards prior to hunting, noting that 90-grain bonded soft points carry a distinctive downrange drop trajectory compared to lightweight 62-grain or 75-grain target loads.
- Store unused ammunition in a climate-controlled environment inside a sealed M2A1 ammo container with vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors (VCI) or desiccant packs, adhering strictly to DOT/ORM-D small arms cartridge ground shipping regulations.
Key Features
- Molecularly Bonded Fusion Core: Pure copper jacket is electro-chemically fused to a pressure-formed lead core to eliminate jacket-core separation and maximize retained mass through bone.
- Heavy-for-Caliber 90gr Ballistic Profile: Exceptional G1 ballistic coefficient of .424 maintains supersonic stability, delivering 2,700 fps muzzle velocity and flat downrange trajectories.
- Pre-Programmed Skived Nose: Slotted jacket petals initiate uniform, devastating expansion and rapid hydraulic energy transfer across wide terminal impact velocities.
- Match-Grade Virgin Brass Cases: Manufactured with precision-drawn, reloadable brass casings and ultra-reliable, non-corrosive Boxer primers for flawless cycling in AR-15 and bolt actions.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Federal Ammunition®
- Series / Load Line: Fusion® Rifle
- MPN / SKU: F22ARCFS3 / 22ARCFS3
- UPC: 604544713480
- Caliber / Gauge: 22 ARC (22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge)
- Grain Weight: 90 Grain (5.83 g)
- Bullet / Projectile Type: Fusion Molecularly Bonded Soft Point (FSP)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,700 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1,457 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Reloadable Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer - Non-Corrosive Small Rifle
- Reloadable: Yes
- Corrosive: No
- Quantity / Round Count: 20 Rounds per Box
- Country of Origin: United States
