5.56x45mm NATO Ammo Prices
40 5.56x45mm NATO loads are in stock right now, from $0.508 per round (median $0.775), across 1 retailer (Optics Planet). Prices are refreshed nightly; last update Oct 25.
5.56x45mm NATO is the AR-15's native cartridge. 55 grain M193 and 62 grain M855 are the common range loads; 5.56 chambers also fire .223 Remington.
Cheapest per round$0.508
Median per round$0.775
In stock40
Products tracked50
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Cheapest 5.56x45mm NATO ammo by price per round
| Load | Brand | Grain | Rounds | Price | Per round | Retailer | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 5.56 mm NATO | PMC | 55 gr | 20 | $10.16 | $0.508 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| PMC 5.56 mm | PMC | 62 gr | 20 | $10.29 | $0.514 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 55 Grain | Winchester | 55 gr | 20 | $11.45 | $0.573 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| PMC 5.56 mm Green Tip Battle Pack | PMC | 62 gr | 120 | $71.50 | $0.596 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Prvi Partizan 5.56x45 mm | Prvi Partizan | 55 gr | 20 | $12.49 | $0.625 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| PMC 5.56 mm Battle Pack | PMC | 55 gr | 200 | $127.49 | $0.637 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester 5.56 62GR FMJ | Winchester | 62 gr | 20 | $12.99 | $0.649 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Norma 5.56×45 55gr QTY | Norma | 55 gr | 20 | $12.99 | $0.649 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 55 gr HP Match Frontier | Hornady | 55 gr | 20 | $13.49 | $0.674 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Federal American Eagle 5.56x45 mm 55gr Full Metal Jacket Case | Federal | 55 gr | 100 | $67.49 | $0.675 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ Frontier | Hornady | 55 gr | 150 | $106.99 | $0.713 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| USA Green Tip 5.56 mm 62 Grain FMJ | Winchester | 62 gr | 150 | $107.99 | $0.720 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 62 Grain | Winchester | 62 gr | 200 | $143.99 | $0.720 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 62 gr FMJ Frontier | Hornady | 62 gr | 150 | $108.39 | $0.723 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| USA 5.56 mm 55 Grain FMJ | Winchester | 55 gr | 1000 | $747.99 | $0.748 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 68 gr BTHP Match Frontier | Hornady | 68 gr | 20 | $14.99 | $0.750 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 55 Grain | Winchester | 55 gr | 150 | $112.49 | $0.750 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 55 Grain | Winchester | 55 gr | 200 | $149.99 | $0.750 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester Ammo USA M855 Green Tip 5.56x45mmNATO 62gr Full Metal Jacket | Winchester | 62 gr | 1000 | $753.99 | $0.754 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester Ammo 5.56 mm 55gr Full Metal Jacket | Winchester | 55 gr | 100 | $76.99 | $0.770 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Fiocchi 5.56NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail | Fiocchi | 55 gr | 50 | $38.99 | $0.780 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester Ammo M193 5.56 mm 55gr Full Metal Jacket | Winchester | 55 gr | 500 | $391.49 | $0.783 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ Frontier | Hornady | 55 gr | 20 | $15.99 | $0.799 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Winchester Ammo USA M855 Green Tip 5.56x45mmNATO 62gr Full Metal Jacket Case | Winchester | 62 gr | 500 | $410.49 | $0.821 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Federal 5.56NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket | Federal | 55 gr | 200 | $164.49 | $0.822 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Federal 5.56 NATO 55 GRAIN FMJ | Federal | 55 gr | 20 | $16.49 | $0.824 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| 5.56 NATO 62 gr FMJ BLACK | Hornady | 62 gr | 20 | $18.72 | $0.936 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 62 gr FMJ Frontier | Hornady | 62 gr | 20 | $18.99 | $0.949 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 75 gr BTHP Match T2 Frontier | Hornady | 75 gr | 20 | $19.99 | $0.999 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Fort Scott Munitions LEAD FREE RIFLE AMO 5.56 NATO 55GR Tui BRASS CASE | Fort Scott Munitions | 55 gr | 20 | $24.88 | $1.244 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Fort Scott Munitions LEAD FREE RIFLE AMO 5.56 NATO 70GR Tui BRASS CASE | Fort Scott Munitions | 70 gr | 20 | $26.68 | $1.334 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Fort Scott Munitions LEAD FREE RIFLE AMO 5.56 NATO 62GR Tui BRASS CASE | Fort Scott Munitions | 62 gr | 20 | $30.49 | $1.524 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Fort Scott Munitions LEAD FREE RIFLE AMO 5.56 NATO 62GR Tui BRASS CASE | Fort Scott Munitions | 62 gr | 20 | $31.49 | $1.575 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 55 gr CX Superformance | Hornady | 55 gr | 20 | $32.49 | $1.625 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| 5.56 NATO 75 gr Interlock HD SBR BLACK | Hornady | 75 gr | 20 | $33.99 | $1.700 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| -Tx 5.56 NATO 70 GRAIN TSX BT | Barnes | 70 gr | 20 | $34.49 | $1.725 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Barnes Bullets Precision Match 5.56x45mmNATO 69gr Open Tip Match Boat Tail Case | Barnes | 69 gr | 20 | $35.99 | $1.800 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Hornady 5.56 NATO 75 gr BTHP | Hornady | 75 gr | 20 | $37.49 | $1.875 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| -Tx 5.56 NATO 62 GRAIN TSX BT | Barnes | 62 gr | 20 | $38.49 | $1.925 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Barnes Bullets Precision Match 5.56x45mmNATO 85gr Open Tip Match Boat Tail Case | Barnes | 85 gr | 20 | $38.49 | $1.925 | Optics Planet | In stock |
| Magtech 5.56x45 mm Ball | Magtech | 55 gr | 50 | $31.49 | $0.630 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Magtech 556B Tactical / Training 5.56x45mmNATO 62gr Full Metal Jacket Case | Magtech | 62 gr | 50 | $31.49 | $0.630 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Winchester Ammo USA Valor M193 5.56x45mmNATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket Case | Winchester | 55 gr | 125 | $82.69 | $0.662 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| PMC 5.56 NATO 62 GRAIN M855 GREEN TIP | PMC | - | 840 | $615.99 | $0.733 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Ppu RANGEMASTER AMO 5.56 NATO 55GR FMJBT | Prvi Partizan | 55 gr | 125 | $96.49 | $0.772 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Norma MLE 5.56 TSX 70GR QTY | Norma | 70 gr | 20 | $32.49 | $1.625 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 77 Grain | Winchester | 77 gr | 20 | $35.99 | $1.800 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Atm 5.56 125GR CYSUB RN | Atomic Ammunition | 125 gr | 20 | $39.99 | $2.000 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Winchester 5.56 mm 64 Grain | Winchester | 64 gr | 20 | $50.99 | $2.550 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
| Century Arms 5.56x45 mm 62gr Full Metal Jacket Case | Red Army Standard | 62 gr | 30 | $1442.99 | $48.100 | Optics Planet | Out of stock |
Filter all 50 5.56x45mm NATO loads by brand, grain and price
5.56x45mm NATO by brand
- Hornady: 11 in stock, from $0.674/round
- Winchester: 11 in stock, from $0.573/round
- Barnes: 4 in stock, from $1.725/round
- Fort Scott Munitions: 4 in stock, from $1.244/round
- PMC: 4 in stock, from $0.508/round
- Federal: 3 in stock, from $0.675/round
- Fiocchi: 1 in stock, from $0.780/round
- Norma: 1 in stock, from $0.649/round
- Prvi Partizan: 1 in stock, from $0.625/round
5.56x45mm NATO by bullet weight
- 55 grain: 19 in stock, from $0.508/round
- 62 grain: 13 in stock, from $0.514/round
- 75 grain: 3 in stock, from $0.999/round
- 70 grain: 2 in stock, from $1.334/round
- 68 grain: 1 in stock, from $0.750/round
- 69 grain: 1 in stock, from $1.800/round
- 85 grain: 1 in stock, from $1.925/round
5.56x45mm NATO ammo: questions
What is the cheapest 5.56x45mm NATO ammo right now?
PMC 5.56 mm NATO at $10.16 for 20 rounds ($0.508 per round) from Optics Planet.
How much does 5.56x45mm NATO ammo cost per round?
In-stock 5.56x45mm NATO runs from $0.508 to a median of $0.775 per round across 40 loads.
How does AmmoHawk rank 5.56x45mm NATO ammo?
By price per round, in-stock offers first. The price shown is the retailer's listed price before shipping and tax; AmmoHawk does not re-rank results by commission.