.22 LR Ammo Prices & Bulk Rimfire CPR

Real-time price tracking across 3 retailers. Updated every 2 hours.

19
Products Tracked
$0.14/rd
Best CPR →
$0.16/rd
Median CPR
$7.95
Cheapest Box →
15
In Stock
2026-08-11
Last Updated
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Track .22 LR ammo cost per round in real time across 3 retailers. We're monitoring 19 .22 LR products (15 priced offers with CPR data) with box prices starting at $7.95. The typical cost per round is $0.16, with the best deal at $0.14/round. Prices are updated every 2 hours. Click any product to see its full price history and set a price drop alert.

Median .22 LR cost per round on August 11, 2026: $0.16 across 15 in-stock listings tracked by Firearm Data Lab.

.22 LR Ammo Buying Context

.22 LR ammo searches are usually value-driven: bulk boxes, training loads, and rimfire plinking ammo can move quickly when retailers run stock-up pricing. This tracker focuses on live stock, box price, and cost per round so cheap .22 ammo is easier to spot.

Use the related rimfire links below to compare .22 LR against nearby rimfire calibers, or jump into 9mm when you want to compare higher-volume centerfire range ammo pricing.

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.22 LR Search Questions We Track

22LR Ammo For Sale

.22 LR shoppers usually care about bulk value and current stock. This page compares live rimfire offers by CPR, retailer, and box size so cheap 22LR ammo is easier to separate from small-box noise.

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.22 LR Cost Per Round History

.22 LR Price by Month

Month Median CPR Lowest CPR Change
August 2026 14.0¢/rd 6.5¢/rd +1.5%
July 2026 13.8¢/rd 6.5¢/rd —
June 2026 13.8¢/rd 7.1¢/rd +3.0%
May 2026 13.4¢/rd 7.0¢/rd -33.0%
April 2026 20.0¢/rd 10.0¢/rd —

Median and lowest observed cost per round per calendar month, from in-stock listings tracked across supported retailers.

Want the whole market instead of one caliber? The Ammo Price Index chains these monthly medians across a fixed 12-caliber basket into a single month-over-month benchmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good cost per round for .22 LR?

The best cost per round we're currently tracking for .22 LR is $0.14/round. A typical CPR across 15 tracked offers is $0.16/round. Prices vary by brand, grain weight, and retailer.

Is .22 LR ammo cheap right now?

The typical cost per round for .22 LR is $0.16. Check our CPR trend chart above to see if current prices are above or below the 30-day average. Set a price alert to get notified when prices drop.

Where can I find the cheapest .22 LR ammo?

Based on our real-time tracking across 3 retailers, the cheapest .22 LR ammo starting at $7.95/box. We compare prices from E-Commerce Arms, MidwayUSA, SGAmmo and more.

What makes .22 LR ammo a good deal?

For .22 LR ammo, cost per round matters most when you are comparing bulk rimfire offers. Also check stock status, brand, and package size, because the lowest box price is not always the best value per round.

Other Calibers

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All .22 LR Ammo — Lowest CPR First

ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds
$698.54 0.14/rd
E-Commerce Arms 5000 rds Subsonic
Hot Deal
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds -Free Shipping
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds -Free Shipping
$699.00 0.14/rd
E-Commerce Arms 5000 rds
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 5,000Rds
$699.00 0.14/rd
E-Commerce Arms 5000 rds
2000 Round Case – 22 LR 42 Grain Subsonic Max Hollow Point Winchester Ammo – W22SUB42
2000 Round Case – 22 LR 42 Grain Subsonic Max Hollow Point …
$279.80 0.14/rd
SGAmmo 2000 rds Subsonic
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 500 Rounds (10 boxes of 50 rounds)
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN 500 Rounds (10 boxes of 50 rounds)
$71.50 0.14/rd
E-Commerce Arms 500 rds
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR 42GR RN 500Rds
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR 42GR RN 500Rds
$72.30 0.14/rd
E-Commerce Arms 500 rds Subsonic
500 Round Brick – 22 LR 42 Grain Round Nose High Velocity Semi Auto Eley Force Ammo
500 Round Brick – 22 LR 42 Grain Round Nose High Velocity …
$74.95 0.15/rd
SGAmmo 500 rds Range / FMJ
50 Round Box – 22 LR 42 Grain Subsonic Max Hollow Point Winchester Ammo – W22SUB42
50 Round Box – 22 LR 42 Grain Subsonic Max Hollow Point …
$7.95 0.16/rd
SGAmmo 50 rds Subsonic
500 Round Brick – 22LR 42 Grain Eley Contact Round Nose Subsonic Semi Auto Ammo
500 Round Brick – 22LR 42 Grain Eley Contact Round Nose Subsonic …
$79.95 0.16/rd
SGAmmo 500 rds Subsonic
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR - 42GR RN 50RD 100BX/CS
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR - 42GR RN 50RD 100BX/CS
$8.25 0.17/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Subsonic
Above Avg
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN - 50RD 100BX/CS
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN - 50RD 100BX/CS
$8.25 0.17/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds
500 Round Brick – 22 LR 42 Grain Round Nose Semi Auto Eley Benchrest Outlaw Ammo
500 Round Brick – 22 LR 42 Grain Round Nose Semi Auto …
$84.95 0.17/rd
SGAmmo 500 rds Match
ELEY OUTLAW SEMIAUTO BENCHREST - 22LR 42GR 50RD 100BX/CS
ELEY OUTLAW SEMIAUTO BENCHREST - 22LR 42GR 50RD 100BX/CS
$9.38 0.19/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Match
Eley Contact 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Round Nose Box of 50
Eley Contact 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Round Nose Box of 50
$9.79 0.20/rd
MidwayUSA 50 rds Range / FMJ
Eley Semi-Auto Benchrest Outlaw 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Round Nose Box of 50
Eley Semi-Auto Benchrest Outlaw 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Round Nose Box of …
$11.49 0.23/rd
MidwayUSA 50 rds Match
Winchester Xpert 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Plated Hollow Point Box of 100
Winchester Xpert 22LR Ammo 42 Grain Plated Hollow Point Box of 100
$13.49 0.13/rd
MidwayUSA 100 rds Self-Defense
Out of Stock
ELEY CONTACT SUBSONIC 22LR – 42GR RN 50RD 100BX/CS - No Credit …
$8.25 0.17/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Subsonic
Above Avg Out of Stock
ELEY FORCE 22LR 42GR RN – 50RD 100BX/CS - No Credit Card …
$8.25 0.17/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds
Out of Stock
ELEY OUTLAW SEMIAUTO BENCHREST – 22LR 42GR 50RD 100BX/CS - No Credit …
$9.38 0.19/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Match
Out of Stock

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