5.56/.223 Remington Deals

Best deals on 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington rifle ammunition for AR-15s and bolt guns. Sorted by cost per round.

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⚠️ Tariff impact: Serbian imports (PPU) face 37% tariffs. PPU M193 remains competitive but prices are rising. Domestic 5.56 from Federal and Winchester will see 2–5% increases in April 2026.

Best DealFMJIn Stock

Wolf .223 Rem 55gr FMJ Steel Case — 1,000 Rounds

Budget option. Steel case, bimetal jacket. Check if your range allows steel/bimetal.

$0.25/rd

$249.00 — SGAmmo

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PPU M193 5.56 NATO 55gr FMJ — 1,000 Round Canister

Brass-cased, Serbian military spec. Sealed canister is great for storage.

$0.44/rd

$439.50 — SGAmmo

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Hornady 5.56 NATO 77gr BTHP — 500 Rounds

Premium match-grade for accuracy. Excellent for precision AR builds.

$0.58/rd

$289.00 — Brownells

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What's a Good Price?

Type	Great Deal	Fair Price	Overpriced
5.56 FMJ (brass)	≤ $0.42/rd	$0.43–0.52/rd	≥ $0.55/rd
.223 FMJ (brass)	≤ $0.38/rd	$0.39–0.50/rd	≥ $0.52/rd
Steel case	≤ $0.25/rd	$0.26–0.32/rd	≥ $0.35/rd

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