.22 LR Ammo Prices & Bulk Rimfire CPR
1,942 listings tracked · 756 in stock, across 12 retailers. Retailer feeds are checked every 15 minutes.
.22 LR by Use Case
.22 LR Cost Per Round History
.22 LR Price by Month
| Month | Median cost per round | Lowest cost per round | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 12¢/rd | 5.7¢/rd | +1.8% |
| October 2026 | 12¢/rd | 5.7¢/rd | -5.4% |
| September 2026 | 12¢/rd | 6.9¢/rd | +0.8% |
| August 2026 | 12¢/rd | 7.4¢/rd | -25.2% |
| July 2026 | 17¢/rd | 7.2¢/rd | -17.5% |
| June 2026 | 20¢/rd | 10¢/rd | — |
| May 2026 | 20¢/rd | 9.0¢/rd | +40.9% |
| April 2026 | 14¢/rd | 8.0¢/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 $0.06/round. A typical CPR across 437 tracked offers is $0.12/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 $0.12. Over the past week, median prices are up 2.0% compared to the previous 23 days — a rising market. Set a price alert to get notified when prices drop.
How do .22 LR prices vary by use case?
.22 LR ammo falls into different price tiers depending on intended use. Range / FMJ has a median of 8¢/rd (best deal 7¢/rd across 12 products). Self-Defense has a median of 8¢/rd (best deal 7¢/rd across 8 products).
How has .22 LR price changed recently?
Over the past week, .22 LR prices have risen 2.0% — the median cost per round moved from 12.2¢/rd to 12.5¢/rd. This is measured across in-stock products only and compares the last 7 days to the previous 23 days.
Where can I find the cheapest .22 LR ammo?
Based on our tracking across 12 retailers, the cheapest .22 LR ammo starting at $3.49/box. We compare prices from BattleHawk Armory, Brownells, E-Commerce Arms, Good 4 Guns 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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.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.