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5.56 NATO Ammo Price Per Round
Computed from 25 in-stock 5.56 NATO loads. Last updated July 19, 2026.
As of July 19, 2026, in-stock 5.56 NATO ammunition starts at $0.56 per round, and the median load sells for $0.66 per round across 25 in-stock products in our catalog.
Cheapest in-stock 5.56 NATO right now
5.56 NATO price history
| Date | Cheapest $/round | Median $/round | In-stock loads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | $0.56 | $0.67 | 24 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | $0.56 | $0.67 | 24 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.54 | $0.65 | 22 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $0.54 | $0.64 | 25 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.54 | $0.64 | 24 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $0.54 | $0.64 | 25 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $0.50 | $0.64 | 25 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | $0.53 | $0.63 | 23 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $0.53 | $0.63 | 23 |
Long-run market index
Relative price movement for 5.56 NATO on a wholesale-basis index built from periodic distributor snapshots (baseline Apr 22, 2025 = 100). The index shows movement only; absolute wholesale prices are not published. Snapshots are sparse, so each point reflects the in-stock mix on that date.
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FAQ
As of July 19, 2026, in-stock 5.56 NATO ammunition starts at $0.56 per round, with a median of $0.66 per round across 25 in-stock loads.
The lowest in-stock price is $0.56 per round (PMC X-Tac Rifle Ammunition 5.56 NATO 62 gr Green Tip 2920 fps 20/ct).
On a wholesale-basis index of periodic distributor snapshots, 5.56 NATO is up 9.0% versus its Apr 22, 2025 baseline. The index shows relative movement only; absolute wholesale prices are not published.
Prices on this page refresh throughout the day from live in-stock listings, and a snapshot is recorded once per day for the historical series. The figures above were last computed on July 19, 2026.
Ammunition shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items and weight in your order. Blvista ships to US addresses only; the exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
Blvista is an independent, self-funded US outdoor retailer. Every figure on this page is computed from its live catalog of roughly 35,000 products, and the data is free to cite under CC BY 4.0 with a link.