5.56 NATO vs .223 Remington - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

Side-by-side price comparison with live market data

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Current Prices

Metric5.56 NATO.223 Remington
Lowest Price
Midpoint (per product)$0.775/rd$0.775/rd
Range / practice midpoint$0.547/rd$0.547/rd
Defensive / premium midpoint$1.15/rd$1.15/rd
Highest Price
Products Tracked986986
Retailers2222

Prices reflect 30-day observed in-stock data across tracked online retailers. Updated daily.

5.56 NATO

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

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: 0.775, sample size: 24865.

Prices last updated August 13, 2026 · 986 listings tracked across 22 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.

.223 Remington

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .223 Remington ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: 0.775, sample size: 24865.

Prices last updated August 13, 2026 · 986 listings tracked across 22 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington midpoint prices compare?
5.56 NATO shows a per-product midpoint of $0.78/rd and .223 Remington $0.78/rd. Prices are observed across tracked online retailers and updated daily.
Should I choose 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington?
The choice between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington depends on your firearm, intended use, and budget. IronScout provides pricing and availability data to help inform your decision — not recommendations. Compare current prices for both calibers on IronScout.

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