Seems like 5.56 hit its peak and is descending

[bushmaster1313]

I've been following the 5.56 market all year.

For the first time in a long while I am seeing 500 rounds of Federal 5.56 sell at auction for about $355

recent sale for $355

 

[CQB27]

Wake me up when it hits $350 per 1000 round case.

 

[rwsmith]

At least it's a step....

....in the right direction.

 

[SpikeIDMT]

Wishful thinking?

ammoseek

5.56 is $700/1K

 

[Bob T]

for loaded ammo the price may be going down (small sampling maybe), find .224 bullets and small rifle primers in stock. Don't think the 5.56 is going anywhere.

 

[Rob613]

Monday's are the usual ammo delivery day at my local Sportmans Warehouse.

Last night they had Winchester .223 150 round range packs for $79.99 and Winchester M855 200 round range packs for $109.99. Remington 1000 round .223 cases for $549.99. Along with smaller boxes of Aguila and Federal 5.56 $11.99/20

With increased Christmas traffic in the store it was selling fast. I highly doubt it will make it through today.

 

[Old_Cop]

Be there or be square!

 

[AlHunt]

Monday's are the usual ammo delivery day at my local Sportmans Warehouse.

Last night they had Winchester .223 150 round range packs for $79.99 and Winchester M855 200 round range packs for $109.99. Remington 1000 round .223 cases for $549.99. Along with smaller boxes of Aguila and Federal 5.56 $11.99/20

With increased Christmas traffic in the store it was selling fast. I highly doubt it will make it through today.

So .50 to .60 per round. A couple of years back when I jumped on the AR bandwagon, I think it was running about .28/round and I was able to build my own for about .17/round, not including the case. Not a great savings but it's what I do, so I did it. I have components to build a couple thousand more. Since I don't do recreational AR shooting, I'm in great shape for now.