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Cheapest .223 / 5.56 ammo: price per round

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1,565 listings in stock from 17 stores, checked Nov 13, 2026, 5:45 AM CT

As of Nov 13, 2026, the market price of bulk .223 / 5.56 FMJ in packs of 500+ is $0.56 per round, the median of 204 listings. Source: RangeRegistry.com.

Lowest price for .223 / 5.56 is $0.44/rd at Freedom Munitions, with 1,565 offers in stock. Brass-case FMJ runs $0.47/rd (lowest) to $0.63/rd (median). Hollow point runs $0.60/rd (lowest) to $1.05/rd (median).

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As of Nov 13, 2026, the lowest .223 / 5.56 price we track is $0.44 per round at Freedom Munitions.

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Cheapest right now

$0.44 per round

$22.10 for 50 rounds at Freedom Munitions

Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo - 55 Grain FMJ, 50 rounds, Remanufactured

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Cheapest 1,000+ case: $0.47/rd, $465.89 for 1,000 at Cheaper Than DirtBuy at Cheaper Than Dirt

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.223 / 5.56 ammo prices, cheapest per round first.

Cheapest brass case: $0.47/rd, 1,000 rounds at AmmunitionToGoCheapest 500+ round pack: $0.47/rd, 500 rounds at Freedom Munitions

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Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo - 55 Grain FMJ, 50 rounds, Rem... 50 rounds$22.10$0.44/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
LAX Ammunition 223 Remington Ammo- 62 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 5... 50 rounds$23.10$0.46/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Bulk Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo- 55 Gr Full Metal Jacket ... 500 rounds$232.36$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Scorpio .223 Remington Ammunition 1000 Rounds FMJ 55 Grains 1,000 rounds Also at Lucky Gunner $0.47/rd$465.89$0.47/rdCheaper Than DirtBuy at Cheaper Than Dirt
1000rds - 223 Rem Scorpio 55gr. FMJ Ammo 1,000 rounds Also at Lucky Gunner $0.47/rd$465.95$0.47/rdAmmunitionToGoBuy at AmmunitionToGo
Bulk Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo- 55 Gr Full Metal Jacket ... 250 rounds$116.82$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
223 Rem - 55 Grain FMJ - Scorpio - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds$467.00$0.47/rdLucky GunnerBuy at Lucky Gunner
PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ BT) 20 ct... 20 rounds PMC$9.36$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo - 55 Grain FMJ, 50 rounds, New 50 rounds$23.49$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
1000 Rounds of .223 Ammo by Scorpio - 55gr FMJ 1,000 rounds Also at Lucky Gunner $0.47/rd$470.00$0.47/rdBulkAmmo.comBuy at BulkAmmo.com
Bulk Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo- 62 Gr Full Metal Jacket ... 500 rounds$235.52$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Freedom Munitions 5.56x45mm M193 Ammo - 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket ... 50 rounds$23.72$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Bulk Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo- 62 Gr Full Metal Jacket ... 250 rounds$118.40$0.47/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
LAX Ammunition 223 Remington Ammo- 55 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 5... 50 rounds$23.73$0.48/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Freedom Munitions 223 Ammo - 62 grain FMJ, 50 Rounds, New 50 rounds$23.81$0.48/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo- 42 Gr Zinc Core Full Metal Ja... 50 rounds$23.91$0.48/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
LAX Ammunition 223 Remington Ammo- 62 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 5... 50 rounds$24.04$0.48/rdFreedom MunitionsBuy at Freedom Munitions
540rds - 5.56x45 Old Army 55gr. FMJ M193 Ammo 540 rounds$259.95$0.48/rdAmmunitionToGoBuy at AmmunitionToGo
STV Technology Scorpio 223 Remington 55gr. FMJ Ammunition, 20 Rounds 20 rounds$9.65$0.48/rdMidwest Gun WorksBuy at Midwest Gun Works
American Quality .223 Remington Ammunition 250 Rounds FMJ 55 Grain 250 rounds$121.89$0.49/rdCheaper Than DirtBuy at Cheaper Than Dirt
Precision One - 223 Rem - 55 Grain - FMJ - REMAN - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds$487.80$0.49/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
First Breach 5.56x45mm Nato Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket - FBPS5... 1,000 rounds$489.99$0.49/rdTarget Sports USABuy at Target Sports USA
Hornady Frontier .223 Remington Ammunition 200 Rounds FMJ 55 Grains 200 rounds Hornady$98.89$0.49/rdCheaper Than DirtBuy at Cheaper Than Dirt
1000rds - 223 Rem PMC 55gr. FMJBT Ammo 1,000 rounds PMC$494.95$0.50/rdAmmunitionToGoBuy at AmmunitionToGo
Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 223 Remington 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket ... 1,000 rounds Fiocchi$495.00$0.50/rdBereliBuy at Bereli
223 Rem - 55 Grain FMJ - American Quality Ammunition - 250 Rounds 250 rounds$124.00$0.50/rdLucky GunnerBuy at Lucky Gunner
Remington - UMC - 223 Rem - 55 Grain - FMJ - 400 Rounds 400 rounds UMC$199.00$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
1000 Rounds of .223 Ammo by PMC - 55gr FMJBT 1,000 rounds PMC$498.00$0.50/rdBulkAmmo.comBuy at BulkAmmo.com
PMC - Bronze - 223 Rem - 55 Grain - FMJ - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds PMC$498.00$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
PMC Bronze .223 Remington Ammunition 1000 Rounds FMJ-BT 55 Grain 1,000 rounds PMC$498.89$0.50/rdCheaper Than DirtBuy at Cheaper Than Dirt
223 Rem - 55 Grain FMJBT - PMC - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds PMC$499.00$0.50/rdLucky GunnerBuy at Lucky Gunner
PMC - X-TAC - 5.56x45mm - 55 Grain - FMJBT - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds PMC$499.00$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
Fiocchi - Range Dynamics - 223 Rem - 55 Grain - FMJ - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds Fiocchi$499.00$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
STV Scorpio 223 Remington, 55gr, Full Metal Jacket, 20rd Box 20 rounds$9.99$0.50/rdImpact GunsBuy at Impact Guns
PMC Bronze .223 Remington 55gr. FMJ-BT Ammunition 20 Round Box 20 rounds PMC$9.99$0.50/rdMidwest Gun WorksBuy at Midwest Gun Works
Patriot Sports, .223 Remington, FMJ, 55 Grain, 20 Rounds 20 rounds$9.99$0.50/rdSportsman's GuideBuy at Sportsman's Guide
Patriot Sports 223 Remington 55gr FMJ Rifle Ammo - 20 Rounds 20 rounds$9.99$0.50/rdSportsman's WarehouseBuy at Sportsman's Warehouse
Wolf Military Classic 223 Remington 55gr FMJ Rifle Ammo - 20 Rounds 20 rounds$9.99$0.50/rdSportsman's WarehouseBuy at Sportsman's Warehouse
Fiocchi Range Dynamics .223 Remington 55gr. FMJBT Ammunition, 50 Ro... 50 rounds Fiocchi$24.99$0.50/rdMidwest Gun WorksBuy at Midwest Gun Works
Winchester Lake City 5.56mm M193 55gr FMJ Ammunition, 150 Rounds 150 rounds Winchester$74.99$0.50/rdMidwest Gun WorksBuy at Midwest Gun Works
250 Rounds of .223 Ammo by American Quality Ammunition - 55gr FMJ 250 rounds$125.00$0.50/rdBulkAmmo.comBuy at BulkAmmo.com
500rds - 223 Rem Federal American Eagle 55gr. FMJBT Ammo 500 rounds American Eagle$249.95$0.50/rdAmmunitionToGoBuy at AmmunitionToGo
Hyperion Veteran 5.56mm NATO M193 Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket -... 500 rounds$249.99$0.50/rdTarget Sports USABuy at Target Sports USA
Federal - American Eagle - 223 Rem - 62 Grain - FMJBT - 500 Rounds 500 rounds American Eagle$250.00$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
PMC - X-TAC - 5.56x45mm - 62 Grain - FMJ - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds PMC$499.99$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
Aguila - 223 Rem - 55 Grain - FMJ - 1000 Rounds 1,000 rounds$499.99$0.50/rdTrue Shot AmmoBuy at True Shot Ammo
PMC Bronze 223 Remington 55 Gr FMJ BT (Case) 1,000 rounds PMC$503.49$0.50/rdAmmunition DepotBuy at Ammunition Depot
Winchester Valor 5.56mm NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket Rifle Ammo - 12... 125 rounds Winchester$62.99$0.50/rdSportsman's WarehouseBuy at Sportsman's Warehouse
540 Rounds of 5.56x45 Ammo by Old Army - 55gr FMJ M193 540 rounds$272.00$0.50/rdBulkAmmo.comBuy at BulkAmmo.com
New Republic Training & Range 5.56x45mm Ammo 62 Grain Full Metal Ja... 1,000 rounds$505.00$0.51/rdTarget Sports USABuy at Target Sports USA

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Common .223 / 5.56 ammo questions

What is the cheapest .223 / 5.56 ammo right now?

As of November 13, 2026, the lowest .223 / 5.56 price we track is $0.44 per round (Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo - 55 Grain FMJ, 50 rounds, Remanufactured, 50 rounds, Freedom Munitions), and the median of all .223 / 5.56 listings is $0.88 per round.

Is this .223 / 5.56 ammo in stock?

Yes. All 1,565 .223 / 5.56 listings on this page showed as in stock at their stores when we last checked, Nov 13, 2026, 5:45 AM CT. Stock can change within minutes, so confirm at the store before you order.

What is the market price per round for .223 / 5.56?

$0.56 per round: the median of 204 listings of bulk .223 / 5.56 FMJ in packs of 500+. The median of every .223 / 5.56 listing we track, defensive and match loads included, is $0.88 per round.

Has .223 / 5.56 ammo gotten cheaper over the last 30 days?

Lowest $0.44/rd now vs $0.38/rd 30 days ago (up 16.9%). This compares the lowest price on two days from our daily snapshots.

Will a retailer ship .223 / 5.56 ammo to my state?

Each retailer sets its own shipping rules, and some exclude certain states or require an FFL. Our shipping guide lists published retailer policies and links the sources. It is not legal advice, so check your state and local law. Ammo shipping by state.

Is it cheaper to buy in bulk?

Larger packs often price lower per round, but not always. The guide compares median prices for bulk packs and boxes. Bulk vs boxed ammo.

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