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Last updated November 11, 2026

5.56 green tip M855 ammo prices

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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 green tip M855 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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5.56 M855 green tip options

Product LineGrainCount
PMC X-TAC M85562gr20–1000
Federal XM85562gr20–600
Winchester M85562gr20–150

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. It typically costs slightly more per round than M193.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 5.56 green tip ammo?
M855 "green tip" is a 62gr 5.56 NATO round with a steel-core penetrator tip, identified by its green-painted bullet tip. Designed for the M16A2 with a 1:7 twist barrel. It offers better barrier penetration than standard M193 ball ammunition.
Can I shoot green tip at an indoor range?
Most indoor ranges prohibit M855 green tip due to the steel penetrator core, which can damage backstops and cause ricochets. Many outdoor ranges also restrict it. Always check range rules before bringing steel-core ammunition.
How is 5.56 green tip priced?
M855 green tip is typically priced close to standard M193 ball. Federal XM855 and PMC X-TAC M855 are M855 options. Bulk 420-round ammo cans carry the lowest per-round price of the pack sizes sold. Current observed 5.56 NATO prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.
How does M855 green tip behave in home-defense use?
M855 has a steel penetrator designed to defeat barriers, so it can pass through interior walls with significant remaining energy. Soft point and hollow point .223/5.56 loads are designed to expand or fragment and typically penetrate less through building materials.