5.56 / .223 Ammo Price Tracker

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

15
Products Tracked
$0.67/rd
Best CPR →
$0.82/rd
Median CPR
$15.89
Cheapest Box →
12
In Stock
2026-05-27
Last Updated
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Track 5.56 / .223 ammo cost per round in real time across 4 retailers. We're monitoring 15 5.56 / .223 products (9 priced offers with CPR data) with box prices starting at $15.89. The typical cost per round is $0.82, with the best deal at $0.67/round. Prices are updated every 2 hours. Click any product to see its full price history and set a price drop alert.

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.

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 Median Cost Per Round

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 $0.67/round. A typical CPR across 9 tracked offers is $0.82/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 $0.82. 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 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.

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
Bereli 3 pack sizes Self-Defense
Best known CPR: 0.62/rd @ 200 rds
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 …
$33.46 0.67/rd
E-Commerce Arms 50 rds
Federal AE Varmint & Predator Brass .223 Rem 50-Grain 50-Rounds JHP
Federal AE Varmint & Predator Brass .223 Rem 50-Grain 50-Rounds JHP
$33.89 0.68/rd
GrabAGun 50 rds Hunting
Hot Deal
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50-Rounds V-Max 50 Gr
Fiocchi Extrema Brass .223 Rem 50-Rounds V-Max 50 Gr
$35.59 0.71/rd
GrabAGun 50 rds Hunting
Federal American Eagle .223Rem 50GR JHP 20Rds
$15.89 0.79/rd
GrabAGun 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
$40.99 0.82/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 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
$28.29 1.41/rd
GrabAGun 20 rds Hunting
Above Avg
Fiocchi Hyperformance .223 Remington 50 gr JHP 20rds
Fiocchi Hyperformance .223 Remington 50 gr JHP 20rds
$28.99 1.45/rd
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
$32.99
Palmetto State Armory 20 rds Hunting
Fiocchi Ammo 223 Remington 50 Grains, Barnes Varmint Grenade, Per 50
$40.79
GrabAGun Hunting
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
$42.99 0.86/rd
Palmetto State Armory 50 rds Self-Defense
Out of Stock

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