22 Creedmoor Ammo 2026: Every Factory Load From Hornady and Federal
Hornady calls the 22 Creedmoor "a Hot Rod .22 for the 21st Century," built on the 6.5 Creedmoor case. On October 29, 2026, Federal added the first non-Hornady factory loads. We checked Hornady's and Federal's own product pages on October 31, 2026 and list every 22 Creedmoor load they show, six in all. Every number below is copied from the maker's page. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics.
All 22 Creedmoor factory loads
| Load | Item # | Bullet | Muzzle velocity | Muzzle energy | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Superformance | 83413 | 65 gr CX | 3,660 fps (Hornady's 22 Creedmoor page) | Not shown on the product page | Not published by Hornady |
| Hornady V-Match | 83414 | 69 gr ELD-VT | 3,550 fps | 1,931 ft-lb | Not published by Hornady |
| Hornady Precision Hunter | 83412 | 80 gr ELD-X | 3,285 fps | 1,917 ft-lb | Not published by Hornady |
| Hornady Match | 83411 | 80 gr ELD Match | 3,285 fps | 1,917 ft-lb | Not published by Hornady |
| Federal Fusion | F22CRDFS2 | 75 gr Fusion Soft Point | 3,300 fps | 1,813 ft-lb | $47.99 MSRP |
| Federal American Eagle | AE22CRD1 | 75 gr TMJ | 3,300 fps | 1,813 ft-lb | $40.99 MSRP ($39.99 on Federal's store page) |
All loads come in 20-round boxes, per each maker's page. Hornady lists velocity and energy from a 24-inch test barrel. Federal's pages don't name a test-barrel length. Hornady's 22 Creedmoor overview page lists the 69 gr V-Match at 3,560 fps, while its product page table starts at 3,550 fps. We show the product page figure. The 65 gr CX product page had no ballistics table when we checked, so its velocity comes from the overview page. Hornady's 80 gr ELD-X and 80 gr ELD Match pages show the same velocity and energy table. Federal's MSRPs come from its October 29, 2026 press release. Checked October 31, 2026.
Hornady: four loads, 65 to 80 grains
Hornady's 22 Creedmoor page lists four loads, and each product page marks it new for 2026. The 65 gr CX Superformance uses Hornady's monolithic copper alloy bullet and is the fastest load on this list at 3,660 fps. The 69 gr ELD-VT V-Match is the one Hornady pitches to varmint and predator hunters. The 80 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter is Hornady's deer-sized-game load. The 80 gr ELD Match is its competition and long-range target load.
Hornady's product pages for the 65 gr CX, 80 gr ELD-X and 80 gr ELD Match also carry a "Horizon Exclusive" label. The pages don't explain it, so ask your dealer about availability. Hornady also sells 22 Creedmoor reloading items, including dies and a B-series modified case. See its 22 Creedmoor page for item numbers. Hornady doesn't print retail prices on its ammo pages, so we don't list one. Read our Hornady 22 Creedmoor release page for the launch details.
Federal: Fusion and American Eagle
Federal announced on October 29, 2026 that it added 22 Creedmoor to its Fusion and American Eagle lines and that the loads are being delivered to dealers. Both use 75-grain bullets at 3,300 fps. The Fusion 75 gr Soft Point (F22CRDFS2) is a bonded hunting load; Federal's page lists its usage as big game and a .298 BC. The American Eagle 75 gr TMJ (AE22CRD1) is a target load with a .400 BC, per Federal's page. Federal's press release also says 22 Creedmoor loads are "coming soon in an 80-grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing for shooters who compete." It gave no date or item number.
Which 22 Creedmoor load should you buy?
- Practice and plinking: Federal American Eagle 75 gr TMJ, the lowest MSRP on this list.
- Varmints and predators: Hornady 69 gr ELD-VT V-Match.
- Deer-sized game: Hornady 80 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter, Hornady 65 gr CX Superformance, or Federal Fusion 75 gr, which Federal lists for big game. Check your state's minimum caliber rules first.
- Long-range target: Hornady 80 gr ELD Match now, or Federal's 80 gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing load once it ships.
Need help choosing the cartridge? See 22 Creedmoor vs 22 ARC and every 22 ARC factory load. Also see new ammo of 2026 and all ammo releases.
Where to buy
We link only to maker pages. See Hornady's 22 Creedmoor page and Federal's 22 Creedmoor page. Both makers point buyers to dealers. We don't track retailer stock.
Frequently asked questions
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Is there an 80 gr match load from Federal?
Sources
- Hornady: 22 Creedmoor (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Hornady: 22 Creedmoor 65 gr CX Superformance, item 83413 (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Hornady: 22 Creedmoor 69 gr ELD-VT V-Match, item 83414 (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Hornady: 22 Creedmoor 80 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter, item 83412 (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Hornady: 22 Creedmoor 80 gr ELD Match, item 83411 (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Federal press release, Oct. 29, 2026 (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Federal: Fusion 22 Creedmoor 75 gr Soft Point (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
- Federal: American Eagle 22 Creedmoor 75 gr TMJ (checked Oct. 31, 2026)
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