---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 62gr FTX, 20 Rounds"
description: "$35.44 at Bulk Brass Depot, 8% below usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 35.44
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 177.2
best_store: "Bulk Brass Depot"
deal_signal: "lower"
usual_price: 38.46
updated: "2026-10-19T12:48:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-62gr-ftx-20-rounds-4e"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 62gr FTX, 20 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$35.44** at Bulk Brass Depot (★ 4.4, 22,103 reviews), **$1.77/rd**. 8% below usual (usual $38.46, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 12:48 UTC.

- Item price $22.49 + $12.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $31.39 to $44.05
- 2-year low: $31.39 (Oct 3, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 5 days (since 2026-10-15 05:30 UTC)
- MSRP: $36.15 (2% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Bulk Brass Depot](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-62gr-ftx-20-rounds-4e?store=bulk-brass-depot)

## Compare stores (8)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Per round | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulk Brass Depot (best) | ★ 4.4 | $35.44 | $1.77 | Best price | $22.49 | $12.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:48 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $36.90 | $1.85 | +7.30¢/rd | $19.95 | $16.95 | Only 7 left | 2026-10-19 10:35 UTC |
| Red River Outdoors | ★ 4.4 | $37.94 | $1.90 | +12.5¢/rd | $22.95 | $14.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:56 UTC |
| Prairie Fire Supply | ★ 4.1 | $38.94 | $1.95 | +17.5¢/rd | $28.99 | $9.95 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 10:43 UTC |
| Copper Creek Ammo | ★ 4.7 | $38.99 | $1.95 | +17.8¢/rd | $38.99 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:22 UTC |
| Keystone Shooting Supply | ★ 4.8 | $39.94 | $2.00 | +22.5¢/rd | $29.99 | $9.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:32 UTC |
| Big Sky Ammo | ★ 4.3 | $41.90 | $2.09 | +32.3¢/rd | $22.95 | $18.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:42 UTC |
| Coyote Trail Supply | ★ 4.5 | $43.90 | $2.20 | +42.3¢/rd | $27.95 | $15.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:44 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-62gr-ftx-20-rounds-4e?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $37.26 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $38.37 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $38.54 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $39.44 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $39.44 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $37.42 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $39.05 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $44.05 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $41.45 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $31.39 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $38.90 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $38.01 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $35.44 |

## About this product

20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 62gr FTX: 5.56 NATO with 62 grains FTX bullets and nickel-plated brass cases. Made for self-defense. Some states require an age check or ship ammo only to a dealer; the store confirms at checkout.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Bullet weight | 62 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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