3 Advantages of 5.56mm NATO Ammunition Used in AR15-Style Rifles

When shopping for a new firearm, you should consider the type of ammunition and caliber used by that firearm. There are plenty of choices on the market, and some forms of ammo are more readily available while others can be harder to come by and costlier. If you intend to use your new firearm on the range and for plinking, you may want a firearm equipped to chamber a more accessible form of ammo. As we all know, ammo costs can add up!

This is one of many reasons more people are adding AR15-style rifles to their gun safes. It can come down to the caliber of the ammo: 5.56 x 45mm NATO. Many AR15-style rifles are designed for 5.56mm NATO right out of the box, including the sought-after Block 2 M4 AR15-style rifle. Here are three advantages of 5.56 NATO ammo over other calibers.

5.56 NATO Is in High Supply

When demand is high and the supply chain can keep up, consumers win big. This includes consumers who buy and use ammo. 5.56mm NATO ammo is a common enough caliber (in the U.S. and globally) and is usually available at gun shops, outdoor stores, and other specialty retailers. This means when you need a new box of 5.56, you can run out and get it.

This is great news for anyone who takes their AR15-style rifle to the range often. If you enjoy going to the range, you know it doesn’t take much to go through a single box of ammo. Certain caliber rifles and handguns can be enjoyable on the range, but you might find yourself hesitating to use them too often due to the availability and cost of their ammo. With 5.56, you may find yourself less hesitant.

For AR Customization, 5.56 Cost Can Factor Into the Budget 

Thinking about building your own AR15-style rifle? The cost of 5.56mm NATO ammunition can factor into your budget. Because this type of ammo is generally accessible and affordable, you may be able to shift costs and get the AR15 upper receiver group you’ve been eyeing, for instance. It’s ammo that can help you get more out of your dollar.

Of course, the same idea applies to buying any new firearm. When the cost of a certain type of ammo is lower, your budget can go further. Even if you aren’t looking to build an AR-style rifle from the ground up, you may find yourself looking at highly sought-after models to add to your collection.

Many AR15-Style Rifles Use 5.56 NATO By Default

There are several AR15-style rifles on the market today. Because many of them use 5.56mm NATO, it can be one less factor to consider when buying a new rifle. You can look at other factors knowing it’s already compatible with 5.56—which you may already have and use. However, few AR15-style rifles offer compatibility with other calibers out of the box, though this is rarely seen as a disadvantage.

This can be an advantage of AR10-style rifles, however. AR10-style firearms can be found in a variety of calibers, such as 7.65 x 51mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester, and 260 Remington. A 308 AR rifle may offer dual compatibility with 7.65 x 51mm rounds. Of course, an AR10-style rifle can offer different attributes over its AR15 cousin, but it can be something to keep in mind when considering ammo options ahead of a new firearm purchase.

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