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Last updated November 11, 2026

5.56 NATO FMJ range ammo prices

Compare M193 ball and FMJ training ammo across retailers.

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IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 5.56 NATO ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked 5.56 NATO listings, not only 5.56 NATO FMJ range loads.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: $0.799, sample size: 17760.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 873 listings tracked across 30 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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Common 5.56 FMJ by product line

Product LineGrainSpecCount
PMC X-TAC M19355grM19320–1000
Wolf Gold .22355gr.22320–1000
Federal American Eagle55grM19320–600
Hornady Frontier55grM19320–150

What to know about 5.56 FMJ

M193 (55gr FMJ at ~3,165 fps) is the standard 5.56 ball load. All options listed above meet or exceed mil-spec velocity and accuracy standards. Wolf Gold .223 is technically .223 Remington but performs identically in 5.56 chambers. PMC X-TAC is often the cheapest mil-spec option in case quantity.

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Frequently asked questions

Which 5.56 NATO FMJ loads are the common budget options?
Federal American Eagle XM193 55gr and PMC Bronze 55gr are common budget brass-cased 5.56 FMJ. Lake City M193 mil-spec in bulk is often priced below both when bought by the case. Current observed 5.56 NATO prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.
What is the difference between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?
5.56 NATO is loaded to higher chamber pressure than .223 Remington. Do not fire 5.56 NATO in a chamber marked .223 Remington only; it may produce excessive pressure. Check the barrel marking and the firearm manufacturer's manual.
How do 55gr and 62gr 5.56 compare for an AR-15?
55gr M193-type FMJ is a common AR-15 range load and works with all barrel twist rates. 62gr M855 (green tip) is designed for 1:7 twist barrels. In the listed range loads, 55gr has the lower price of the two.