Episode 21: 223 vs 22 ARC vs 22 GT vs 22 Creedmoor | Which Is Actually Best?

Which .22 caliber cartridge gives you the best balance of speed, barrel life, recoil, powder usage, and overall efficiency? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy compare some of today's most popular .22 caliber cartridges side-by-side using published load data and ballistic information to determine which cartridge offers the best overall value and performance. We compare: .223 Remington 22 ARC 22 GT 22 Creedmoor 223 PRS Moses Topics discussed include: ✔ Velocity comparisons ✔ Powder consumption ✔ Barrel life ✔ Reloading costs ✔ Brass availability ✔ Long-range performance ✔ Bullet drop ✔ Energy at distance ✔ Efficiency vs raw speed ✔ Which cartridge we'd choose Whether you're a hunter, PRS competitor, long-range shooter, or just love ballistic discussions, this episode is packed with useful information. 🌐 Website https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Sign up for the Evens Challenge https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by Tract Optics If you're looking for premium optics with incredible glass, generous internal elevation, and outstanding customer service, check out Tract Optics. 👉 https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYS... Use code BALDGUYS for FREE Shipping. 💬 We'd love to hear from you! Which .22 cartridge are you currently shooting? Would you choose: .223 Remington? 22 ARC? 22 GT? 22 Creedmoor? Something else? Leave a comment and let us know what cartridge you'd like us to compare next! Subscribe for more cartridge comparisons, rifle builds, optics reviews, long-range shooting, and honest firearm discussions from Bald Guys With Guns. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro & Today's Cartridge Showdown 01:04 Why We Chose These Cartridges 02:22 Cartridges Being Compared 04:24 Why We Chose the ELD-M Bullet 06:08 .223 Remington Ballistics 08:50 22 Creedmoor Ballistics 11:59 22 ARC Ballistics 13:42 22 GT Ballistics 15:00 223 PRS Moses Ballistics 16:10 Comparing All Five Cartridges 17:00 Powder Selection Explained 22:06 Which Cartridge Is Most Efficient? 24:21 Tract Optics Sponsor 25:12 Is 22 Creedmoor Worth It? 27:24 22 ARC Discussion 30:11 22 GT Discussion 32:03 223 PRS Moses Discussion 36:30 Why We Like the 22 ARC 37:45 Can the 22 GT Compete? 39:25 Why .22 Calibers Deserve More Attention 42:01 Why Not Just Shoot a .223? 44:11 Final Rankings 46:47 Final Thoughts