.45 Ammo Prices & Cost Per Round
2,482 listings tracked · 1,798 in stock, across 14 retailers. Retailer feeds are checked every 15 minutes.
.45 Cost Per Round History
.45 Price by Month
| Month | Median cost per round | Lowest cost per round | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 78¢/rd | 33¢/rd | -18.2% |
| October 2026 | 95¢/rd | 33¢/rd | -5.2% |
| September 2026 | $1.00/rd | 40¢/rd | -0.2% |
| August 2026 | $1.00/rd | 40¢/rd | -7.6% |
| July 2026 | $1.09/rd | 18¢/rd | -5.6% |
| June 2026 | $1.15/rd | 18¢/rd | -1.0% |
| May 2026 | $1.16/rd | 18¢/rd | -3.1% |
| April 2026 | $1.20/rd | 56¢/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 .45?
The best cost per round we're currently tracking for .45 is $0.33/round. A typical CPR across 1008 tracked offers is $0.75/round. Prices vary by brand, grain weight, and retailer.
Is .45 ammo cheap right now?
The typical cost per round for .45 is $0.75. 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 .45 ammo?
Based on our tracking across 14 retailers, the cheapest .45 ammo starting at $18.00/box. We compare prices from BattleHawk Armory, Brownells, E-Commerce Arms, Good 4 Guns and more.
What should I compare when shopping for .45 ammo?
Compare .45 ammo by cost per round, bullet type, box size, and stock status. FMJ range loads and defensive hollow points usually have different fair-price ranges.
Other Calibers
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.45 Ammo Buying Context
.45 ammo searches usually compare full-metal-jacket range loads against defensive hollow points, with box size and cost per round driving most price decisions. This tracker keeps live .45 ammo prices, CPR, and stock status together so handgun-ammo value is easier to judge.
Use this page when you are comparing .45 ammunition across retailers, then follow nearby handgun-caliber hubs to benchmark .45 ACP against 9mm, .40 S&W, and 10mm pricing.