---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 62gr FTX, 50 Rounds"
description: "$78.94 at Iron Mesa Armory, 16% above usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 78.94
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 157.9
best_store: "Iron Mesa Armory"
deal_signal: "higher"
usual_price: 67.96
updated: "2026-10-19T12:47:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-62gr-ftx-50-rounds-xt"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 62gr FTX, 50 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$78.94** at Iron Mesa Armory (★ 4.9, 12,744 reviews), **$1.58/rd**. 16% above usual (usual $67.96, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 12:47 UTC.

- Item price $58.99 + $19.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $57.35 to $78.94
- 2-year low: $56.48 (Apr 26, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 2 days (since 2026-10-18 12:29 UTC)
- MSRP: $80.52 (2% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Iron Mesa Armory](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-62gr-ftx-50-rounds-xt?store=iron-mesa-armory)

## Compare stores (6)

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Iron Mesa Armory (best) | ★ 4.9 | $78.94 | $1.58 | Best price | $58.99 | $19.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:47 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $81.90 | $1.64 | +5.92¢/rd | $64.95 | $16.95 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 11:03 UTC |
| Northfork Firearms | ★ 4.7 | $81.98 | $1.64 | +6.08¢/rd | $56.99 | $24.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:00 UTC |
| Granite Peak Supply | ★ 4.6 | $82.94 | $1.66 | +8.00¢/rd | $69.95 | $12.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:56 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $85.94 | $1.72 | +14.0¢/rd | $68.99 | $16.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:08 UTC |
| Copper Creek Ammo | ★ 4.7 | $90.99 | $1.82 | +24.1¢/rd | $90.99 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:43 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-50-rounds-xt?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $77.11 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $71.62 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $68.41 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $68.41 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $69.51 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $75.61 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $67.42 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $67.42 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $76.46 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $67.96 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $67.96 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $67.96 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $78.94 |

## About this product

50 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 | 50 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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