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5.56 green tip M855 ammo prices

Compare 62gr steel-core penetrator ammo across retailers.

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 5.56 NATO ammo prices 5.56 green tip M855 ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: 1.241, lowest: 0.200, highest: 8.814, sample size: 5877.

Prices last updated March 28, 2026 · 368 listings tracked across 6 retailers

5.56 M855 green tip options

Product LineGrainCountTypical CPR
PMC X-TAC M85562gr20–1000$0.30–0.42
Federal XM85562gr20–600$0.32–0.44
Winchester M85562gr20–150$0.32–0.42

What to know about M855 green tip

M855 uses a 62gr bullet with a mild steel penetrator tip (painted green for identification). It was designed for the M249 SAW and M16A2 with 1:7 twist barrels. The steel core means M855 is banned at most indoor ranges and some outdoor ranges. M855 is not "armor piercing" under federal law (ATF classification), but it does penetrate soft barriers better than M193. Price is typically $0.02–0.04 more per round than M193.

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