5.56 NATO vs 7.62x39 - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

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Current Prices

Metric5.56 NATO7.62x39
Lowest Price$0.200/rd$0.401/rd
Median Price$1.241/rd$1.099/rd
Highest Price$8.814/rd$2.599/rd
Products Tracked36844
Retailers66

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 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

7.62x39

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 7.62x39 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: 1.099, lowest: 0.401, highest: 2.599, sample size: 600.

Prices last updated March 28, 2026 · 44 listings tracked across 6 retailers

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