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5.56 NATO Ammo Prices

From $0.28/rd shipped · 172 listings confirmed in stock today · October 2026

55 gr (358)62 gr (202)77 gr (34)75 gr (20)FMJ (360)FMJBT (25)BTHP (22)OTM (18)
PMC 5.56X X-Tac XP 193, 5.56 NATO - Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail 55 GR, Brass, Boxer, N/C, Reloadable - 20 Round Box

PMC

PMC 5.56X X-Tac XP 193, 5.56 NATO - Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail 55 GR, Brass, Boxer, N/C, Reloadable - 20 Round Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 1000
Bullet Type: FMJBT
Use Case: Target
$10
$0.02/rd
Currently Available
Winchester Ammo X223DS Deer Season XP .223/5.56 NATO 64 GR Extreme Point - 20rd Box

Winchester

Winchester Ammo X223DS Deer Season XP .223/5.56 NATO 64 GR Extreme Point - 20rd Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 64
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: Extreme Point
Use Case: Hunting
$33
$2.17/rd
Currently Available
PMC 556K X-Tac 5.56 NATO LAP M855 62 GR Ammunition, Green Tipped, Brass Cased, Boxer Primed, Reloadable, Non-Corrosive - 1000 Round Case

PMC

PMC 556K X-Tac 5.56 NATO LAP M855 62 GR Ammunition, Green Tipped, Brass Cased, Boxer Primed, Reloadable, Non-Corrosive - 1000 Round Case

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 62
Round Count: 1000
Bullet Type: LAP M855
Use Case: Target
$10
$0.02/rd
Currently Available
Hornady BLACK, 5.56x45mm NATO, Interlock HD SBR, 75 Grain, 20 Rounds

HORNADY

Hornady BLACK, 5.56x45mm NATO, Interlock HD SBR, 75 Grain, 20 Rounds

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 75
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: Interlock HD SBR
$23
$1.40/rd
Currently Available
Frontier Cartridge FR320 Frontier .223/5.56 NATO 75 GR Boat Tail Hollow Point Match - 20rd Box

Frontier Ammunition

Frontier Cartridge FR320 Frontier .223/5.56 NATO 75 GR Boat Tail Hollow Point Match - 20rd Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 75
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: BTHP
Use Case: Match
$16
$1.05/rd
Currently Available
American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 100/Box

FEDERAL

American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 100/Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 100
Bullet Type: FMJ
Use Case: Target
$67
$0.77/rd
Currently Available
Hornady 81263 Black 5.56x45mm NATO 62 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) - 20rd Box

Hornady

Hornady 81263 Black 5.56x45mm NATO 62 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) - 20rd Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 62
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: FMJ
Use Case: Target
$18
$1.15/rd
Currently Available
USA White Box 5.56mm NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket 20/Box

WINCHESTER

USA White Box 5.56mm NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket 20/Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: FMJ
Use Case: Target
$12
$1.10/rd
Currently Available
Frontier Cartridge FR200 Frontier .223/5.56 NATO 55 GR Full Metal Jacket - 20 Round Box

Frontier Ammunition

Frontier Cartridge FR200 Frontier .223/5.56 NATO 55 GR Full Metal Jacket - 20 Round Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: FMJ
Use Case: Target
$12
$0.85/rd
Currently Available
Hornady 83266 Superformance Varmint .223/5.56 NATO 35 GR NTX - 20rd Box

Hornady

Hornady 83266 Superformance Varmint .223/5.56 NATO 35 GR NTX - 20rd Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 35
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: NTX
Use Case: Hunting
$29
$1.94/rd
Currently Available
5.56MM NATO 55GR FMJBT W Bandoleer 840 RD Metal Box 2 Metal Boxes 1680 RD

Pmc

5.56MM NATO 55GR FMJBT W Bandoleer 840 RD Metal Box 2 Metal Boxes 1680 RD

Shipping: Free Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 840
$1,054
$1.25/rd
Currently Available
Hornady Superformance, 5.56x45mm NATO, CX, 55 Grain, 20 Rounds

HORNADY

Hornady Superformance, 5.56x45mm NATO, CX, 55 Grain, 20 Rounds

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: CX
Use Case: Hunting
$27
$1.60/rd
Currently Available
Federal GM223BH73 Gold Medal .223/5.56 NATO 69 GR Boat Tail Hollow Point - 20rd Box

Federal

Federal GM223BH73 Gold Medal .223/5.56 NATO 69 GR Boat Tail Hollow Point - 20rd Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 69
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: BTHP
Use Case: Match
$35
$2.25/rd
Currently Available
5.56 NATO 62GR Gt W Bandoleer 840 RD Metal Box 2 Metal Boxes 1680 Rds

Pmc

5.56 NATO 62GR Gt W Bandoleer 840 RD Metal Box 2 Metal Boxes 1680 Rds

Shipping: Free Shipping
Grain Weight: 62
Round Count: 840
$1,087
$1.29/rd
Currently Available
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Federal

5.56MM 55GR FMJ-BT 1000 /BX BOX LOOSE

Shipping: Free Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 1000
Bullet Type: FMJ-BT
Use Case: Target
$700
$0.70/rd
Currently Available
American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 3240 FPS 20/Box

FEDERAL

American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 3240 FPS 20/Box

Shipping: Under $10 Shipping
Grain Weight: 55
Round Count: 20
Bullet Type: FMJ
Use Case: Target
$13
$1.15/rd
Currently Available
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5.56 NATO ammo: prices, trends and what people build

Cheapest 5.56 NATO confirmed in stock today

  1. 1CLOAK INDUSTRIES 100RD NUT SAC 5.56 PLASTIC AMMO B...$0.28/rd
  2. 2PMC X-Tac 5.56mm 55 Grain FMJ Ammo, 20 Round Box (5.56X)$0.48/rd
  3. 3Norma Ammunition - 5.56x45mm - 62 Grain - FMJ - Ammo Can - 1000$0.49/rd
  4. 4Winchester Ammo WM8551000 USA 5.56x45mm NATO 62 GR Full Metal Jacket Lead Core Green Tip (FMJLC) (Sold by Case) - 1000rd Case$0.50/rd
  5. 5Winchester USA M193 5.56x45mm, 55gr FMJ, 1000rd Ca...$0.50/rd

Stock and prices re-checked against today's merchant data; cost per round includes each merchant's estimated shipping.

5.56 NATO cost per round, last 85 daysMedian $0.65 · -19% since Jul 22
$0.28$1.17$2.05Jul 22Sep 6Oct 18HighMedianLow
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5.56 NATO ammo prices, explained
How much does 5.56 NATO ammo cost right now?
The cheapest in-stock 5.56 NATO we track is $0.28/rd shipped (CLOAK INDUSTRIES 100RD NUT SAC 5.56 PLASTIC AMMO B...). 172 listings were confirmed in stock by their merchant today.
Is 5.56 NATO ammo getting cheaper or more expensive?
Over the last 85 days the median in-stock price has fallen about 19%, from $0.80 to $0.65 per round. The chart above tracks it daily.
Does the per-round price include shipping?
Yes. Cost per round here is landed: the merchant's price plus its estimated shipping, divided by the rounds in the box. A cheap sticker price with $15 shipping usually loses to free shipping on a bigger case.

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