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We compare ammunition prices by the box and case for the calibers AR-15s shoot: 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington, 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39, 9mm, and .308 for AR-10s. Bullet weight and type matter: 55-grain FMJ is the inexpensive range load, 62-grain green tip is the military standard, 69- to 77-grain match bullets suit 1:7 and 1:8 barrels at distance, and hollow points and soft points are for defense and hunting. Brass cases can be reloaded; steel cases cost less but run dirtier.

Filter by caliber, bullet weight and casing, and compare the price per round before you buy.

Read our guide: Alternate AR-15 Calibers: 9mm vs 300 Blackout vs 7.62 x 39

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New Rifle 223 Remington 52gr Match Hollow Point 1000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 52 · Brass.223 Rem52Brass$1,261.881 storeIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 52gr Match Hollow Point 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 52 · Brass.223 Rem52Brass$64.622 storesIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 55gr Full Metal Jacket 1000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 55 · Brass.223 Rem55Brass$1,136.881 storeIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 55gr Full Metal Jacket 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 55 · Brass.223 Rem55Brass$58.222 storesIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 60gr Soft Point 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 60 · Brass.223 Rem60Brass$65.902 storesIn stock
223 Remington 60gr V-Max 1,000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 60 · Brass.223 Rem60Brass$1,311.881 storeIn stock
223 Remington 60gr V-Max 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 60 · Brass.223 Rem60Brass$67.182 storesIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 68gr Heavy Match Hollow Point 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 68 · Brass.223 Rem68Brass$68.463 storesIn stock
Hollow Point New Rifle 223 Remington 68gr Heavy Match HP 1000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 68 · Brass.223 Rem68Brass$1,336.881 storeIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 69gr Sierra Matchking HPBT 1000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 69 · Brass.223 Rem69Brass$1,461.881 storeIn stock
New Rifle 223 Remington 69gr Sierra Matchking HPBT 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 69 · Brass.223 Rem69Brass$74.861 storeIn stock
Hollow Point New Rifle 223 Remington 77gr Open Tip Match 1000/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 77 · Brass.223 Rem77Brass$1,436.881 storeIn stock
Hollow Point New Rifle 223 Remington 77gr Open Tip Match 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition.223 Rem · 77 · Brass.223 Rem77Brass$73.582 storesIn stock
Anniv American Gunner 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr BTHP 250/Ammo CanHornady6.5 Creedmoor · 140 · Brass6.5 Creedmoor140Brass$309.996 storesIn stockSale
Anniversary Frontier 223 Remington 55gr FMJ 250/Ammo CanHornady.223 Rem · 55 · Brass.223 Rem55Brass$139.996 storesIn stockSale
Anniversary Frontier 5.56mm NATO 55gr FMJ 250/Ammo CanHornady5.56 mm NATO · 55 · Brass5.56 mm NATO55Brass$138.996 storesIn stockSale
Anniversary Frontier 7.62x39mm 123gr FMJ 50/BoxHenry Repeating Arms7.62x39 · 1237.62x39123—$44.996 storesIn stock
300 Blackout 125gr Open Tip Match 20/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition300 Blackout · 125 · Brass300 Blackout125Brass$32.752 storesIn stock
Tipped Matchking New Rifle 300 AAC Blackout 125gr Sierra Tmk Poly Tip 20/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition300 Blackout · 125 · Brass300 Blackout125Brass$33.263 storesIn stock
300 AAC Blackout 220gr OTM Subsonic 20/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition300 Blackout · 220 · Brass300 Blackout220Brass$34.802 storesIn stock
Mk New Rifle 5.56x45 NATO 77gr OTM Mk262 Mod1-C 460/CanBlack Hills Ammunition5.56 mm NATO · 77 · Brass5.56 mm NATO77Brass$836.882 storesIn stock
Optimised New Rifle 5.56x45 NATO 50gr Barnes TSX Flat Base 50/BoxBlack Hills Ammunition5.56 mm NATO · 50 · Brass5.56 mm NATO50Brass$98.502 storesIn stock
Optimised New Rifle 5.56x45 NATO 50gr Barnes TSX Flat Base 500/CaseBlack Hills Ammunition5.56 mm NATO · 50 · Brass5.56 mm NATO50Brass$961.881 storeIn stock
SP 7.62x39mm 124gr Soft Point 20/BoxSellier & Bellot7.62x39 · 123 · Brass7.62x39123Brass$14.528 storesIn stock
FMJ 7.62x39mm 124gr Full Metal Jacket 20/BoxSellier & Bellot7.62x39 · 124 · Brass7.62x39124Brass$14.995 storesIn stock
Full Metal Jacket American Eagle 223 Rem 55gr FMJ 3240 Fps 200/BoxFederal.223 Rem · 55 · Brass.223 Rem55Brass$112.498 storesIn stock
American Eagle FMJ Ammuntion 300 AAC Blackout 150gr Full Metal Jacket Supersonic 20/BoxFederal300 Blackout · 150 · Brass300 Blackout150Brass$20.999 storesIn stock
Full Metal Jacket American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 100/BoxFederal5.56 mm NATO · 55 · Brass5.56 mm NATO55Brass$56.999 storesIn stock
Full Metal Jacket American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 3165 Fps 200/BoxFederal5.56 mm NATO · 55 · Brass5.56 mm NATO55Brass$129.486 storesIn stock
Full Metal Jacket American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr FMJ 3240 Fps 20/BoxFederal5.56 mm NATO · 55 · Brass5.56 mm NATO55Brass$10.998 storesIn stock
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Ammo: common questions

Can I shoot .223 in a 5.56 rifle?

Yes. A 5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde chamber fires both. The reverse isn't safe: 5.56 in a .223 Remington-only chamber can create excess pressure.

What bullet weight should I use?

55 grain is the common, inexpensive training load; 62 grain (M855) is the military standard; and 69 to 77 grain match bullets need a 1:7 or 1:8 twist and shine at longer range.

Is steel-cased ammo OK in an AR-15?

Most AR-15s run steel-cased ammo fine for practice, but it's dirtier and can wear the extractor faster. Brass-cased ammo is more consistent and can be reloaded.