5.56 / .223 Ammo Prices & CPR

Real-time price tracking across 4 retailers. Updated every 2 hours.

26
Products Tracked
$0.62/rd
Best CPR →
$0.84/rd
Median CPR
$15.89
Cheapest Box →
16
In Stock
2026-07-12
Last Updated
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5.56 / .223 by Use Case

Self-Defense
82¢/rd
best: 62¢/rd
6 in-stock products
Hunting
123¢/rd
best: 77¢/rd
6 in-stock products

Track 5.56 / .223 ammo cost per round in real time across 4 retailers. We're monitoring 26 5.56 / .223 products (12 priced offers with CPR data) with box prices starting at $15.89. The typical cost per round is $0.84, with the best deal at $0.62/round. Broken down by use case: Self-Defense averages 82¢/rd and Hunting averages 123¢/rd. Prices are updated every 2 hours. Click any product to see its full price history and set a price drop alert.

Median 5.56 / .223 cost per round on July 12, 2026: $0.84 across 12 in-stock listings tracked by Firearm Data Lab.

5.56 / .223 Ammo Buying Context

5.56 and .223 ammo are among the most price-sensitive rifle searches because many shoppers compare bulk range ammo, defensive loads, and match-style cartridges in the same session. This tracker keeps current 5.56 / .223 prices, cost per round, and stock status in one place.

Use this page to benchmark cheap 5.56 ammo and .223 Remington offers against nearby rifle calibers. Related hubs make it easy to compare AR training ammo with 300 Blackout, 7.62x39, and larger rifle rounds.

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5.56 / .223 Search Questions We Track

5.56 M193 Ammo Prices

M193-style 5.56 ammo is a common AR range-ammo benchmark. Use the current listings below to compare M193, .223 Remington, bulk round counts, and live CPR across tracked retailers.

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.223 and 5.56 Cost Per Round

Box price alone can hide the real value on .223 and 5.56 ammo. Compare CPR, round count, stock status, and use case before treating a listing as the cheapest AR ammo deal.

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5.56 / .223 Cost Per Round History

5.56 / .223 Price by Month

Month Median CPR Lowest CPR Change
July 2026 100.0¢/rd 38.1¢/rd +18.4%
June 2026 84.5¢/rd 42.0¢/rd -14.7%
May 2026 99.0¢/rd 45.0¢/rd +2.1%
April 2026 97.0¢/rd 14.5¢/rd —

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good cost per round for 5.56 / .223?

The best cost per round we're currently tracking for 5.56 / .223 is $0.62/round. A typical CPR across 12 tracked offers is $0.84/round. Prices vary by brand, grain weight, and retailer.

Is 5.56 / .223 ammo cheap right now?

The typical cost per round for 5.56 / .223 is $0.84. 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.

How do 5.56 / .223 prices vary by use case?

5.56 / .223 ammo falls into different price tiers depending on intended use. Self-Defense averages 82¢/rd (best deal 62¢/rd across 6 products). Hunting averages 123¢/rd (best deal 77¢/rd across 6 products).

Where can I find the cheapest 5.56 / .223 ammo?

Based on our real-time tracking across 4 retailers, the cheapest 5.56 / .223 ammo starting at $15.89/box. We compare prices from Bereli, E-Commerce Arms, GrabAGun, Palmetto State Armory and more.

What makes 5.56 / .223 ammo a good deal?

A good 5.56 / .223 ammo deal depends on cost per round, round count, bullet type, and whether the product is in stock. Bulk range ammo is usually compared differently than defensive or match ammunition.

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All 5.56 / .223 Ammo — Lowest CPR First

Remington UMC 223 Remington 50 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
Remington UMC 223 Remington 50 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
$25.00 1.25/rd
Bereli 20 rds 3 pack sizes Self-Defense
Best known CPR: 0.62/rd @ 200 rds
Hot Deal
Federal AE Varmint & Predator Brass .223 Rem 50-Grain 50-Rounds JHP
Federal AE Varmint & Predator Brass .223 Rem 50-Grain 50-Rounds JHP
$38.39 0.77/rd
GrabAGun 50 rds Hunting
Hot Deal
Federal American Eagle .223Rem 50GR JHP 20Rds
$15.89 0.79/rd
GrabAGun 20 rds Self-Defense
FED AM EAGLE 223 REM 50GR JHP 20/500
FED AM EAGLE 223 REM 50GR JHP 20/500
$16.18 0.81/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Self-Defense
REMINGTON UMC 223 REM 50GR JHP - 20RD 10BX/CS
REMINGTON UMC 223 REM 50GR JHP - 20RD 10BX/CS
$16.70 0.83/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Self-Defense
American Eagle 223 Remington 50gr JHP "Varmint/Predator" Ammunition 50rds - AE22350VP
American Eagle 223 Remington 50gr JHP "Varmint/Predator" Ammunition 50rds - AE22350VP
$41.99 0.84/rd
Palmetto State Armory 50 rds Hunting
American Eagle 223 50gr JHP Ammunition 20rds - AE223G
American Eagle 223 50gr JHP Ammunition 20rds - AE223G
$16.99 0.85/rd
Palmetto State Armory 20 rds Self-Defense
REMINGTON PRA223RB 223 REM 50GR ACCUTIP-V BT 20 RD/BX 10 BX/CS
REMINGTON PRA223RB 223 REM 50GR ACCUTIP-V BT 20 RD/BX 10 BX/CS
$23.39 1.17/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Hunting
Remington Premier .223 Rem Ammo 50 Gr AccuTip-V BT 20rds - PRA223RB
Remington Premier .223 Rem Ammo 50 Gr AccuTip-V BT 20rds - PRA223RB
$25.99 1.30/rd
Palmetto State Armory 20 rds Hunting
Hornady Superformance Brass .223 Rem 50 Grain 20-Rounds CX
Hornady Superformance Brass .223 Rem 50 Grain 20-Rounds CX
$27.09 1.35/rd
GrabAGun 20 rds Hunting
Underwood 223 Rem Ammunition UW421 50 Grain V-Max Ballistic Tip 20 Rounds
Underwood 223 Rem Ammunition UW421 50 Grain V-Max Ballistic Tip 20 Rounds
$27.28 1.36/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Hunting
Above Avg
Fiocchi Hyperformance .223 Remington 50 gr JHP 20rds
Fiocchi Hyperformance .223 Remington 50 gr JHP 20rds
$31.99
Palmetto State Armory 20 rds Self-Defense
Hornady Superformance .223 Remington 50 gr CX Ammo, 20rds
Hornady Superformance .223 Remington 50 gr CX Ammo, 20rds
$34.99
Palmetto State Armory 20 rds Hunting
Remington UMC Centerfire Rifle Ammo 223 Rem. 50 gr. JHP 50 rd.
Remington UMC Centerfire Rifle Ammo 223 Rem. 50 gr. JHP 50 rd.
$38.31
E-Commerce Arms Self-Defense
Fiocchi Ammo 223 Remington 50 Grains, Barnes Varmint Grenade, Per 50
$40.79
GrabAGun Hunting
Lapua Rifle Ammunition .223 Rem 50gr Naturalis Solid SC 3330 fps 20/ct
Lapua Rifle Ammunition .223 Rem 50gr Naturalis Solid SC 3330 fps 20/ct
$54.82
E-Commerce Arms Range / FMJ
HSM Varmint Rifle Ammunition 223 Rem. V-Max 50 gr. 50 rd.
HSM Varmint Rifle Ammunition 223 Rem. V-Max 50 gr. 50 rd.
$36.66 0.73/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Hunting
Hot Deal Out of Stock
HSM Varmint Rifle Ammunition 223 Rem. V-Max 50 gr. 50 rd. - …
$36.66 0.73/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds Hunting
Hot Deal Out of Stock
FED AM EAGLE V&P 223REM 50GR 50/250 - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
FED AM EAGLE V&P 223REM 50GR 50/250 - No Credit Card Fees …
$39.03 0.78/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds
Out of Stock
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50-Rounds V-Max 50 Gr
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50-Rounds V-Max 50 Gr
$39.49 0.79/rd
GrabAGun 50 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
REMINGTON UMC 223 REM 50GR JHP – 20RD 10BX/CS - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
REMINGTON UMC 223 REM 50GR JHP – 20RD 10BX/CS - No Credit …
$15.80 0.79/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Self-Defense
Out of Stock
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50Gr 200-Rounds V-Max
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50Gr 200-Rounds V-Max
$166.99 0.83/rd
GrabAGun 200 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50Gr 200-Rounds V-Max
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50Gr 200-Rounds V-Max
$166.99 0.83/rd
GrabAGun 200 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
Remington UMC .223 Ammo 50 Gr JHP, 50rds - 23908
Remington UMC .223 Ammo 50 Gr JHP, 50rds - 23908
$46.99 0.94/rd
Palmetto State Armory 50 rds Self-Defense
Above Avg Out of Stock
Underwood 223 Rem Ammunition UW421 50 Grain V-Max Ballistic Tip 20 Rounds …
$27.28 1.36/rd
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Hunting
Above Avg Out of Stock
Lapua Rifle Ammunition .223 Rem 50gr Naturalis Solid SC 3330 fps 20/ct …
$54.82
E-Commerce Arms 20 rds Range / FMJ
Out of Stock

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