---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 64gr FTX, 20 Rounds"
description: "$43.94 at Frontier Ammo Works, 9% above usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 43.94
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 219.7
best_store: "Frontier Ammo Works"
deal_signal: "higher"
usual_price: 40.17
updated: "2026-10-19T12:39:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-64gr-ftx-20-rounds-gn"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 64gr FTX, 20 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$43.94** at Frontier Ammo Works (★ 4.4, 6,215 reviews), **$2.20/rd**. 9% above usual (usual $40.17, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 12:39 UTC.

- Item price $28.99 + $14.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $38.18 to $43.94
- 2-year low: $32.39 (May 19, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 13 days (since 2026-10-07 13:42 UTC)
- MSRP: $44.82 (2% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Frontier Ammo Works](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-556-nato-64gr-ftx-20-rounds-gn?store=frontier-ammo-works)

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frontier Ammo Works (best) | ★ 4.4 | $43.94 | $2.20 | Best price | $28.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:39 UTC |
| Big Sky Ammo | ★ 4.3 | $45.90 | $2.30 | +9.80¢/rd | $26.95 | $18.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:57 UTC |
| Prairie Fire Supply | ★ 4.1 | $45.94 | $2.30 | +10.0¢/rd | $35.99 | $9.95 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 12:26 UTC |
| Gulf Coast Guns | ★ 4.6 | $46.94 | $2.35 | +15.0¢/rd | $30.99 | $15.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:17 UTC |
| Riverbend Ammo Co. | ★ 4.7 | $49.44 | $2.47 | +27.5¢/rd | $37.49 | $11.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:53 UTC |
| Ridgeline Arms | ★ 4.8 | $50.94 | $2.55 | +35.0¢/rd | $35.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:36 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $51.94 | $2.60 | +40.0¢/rd | $34.99 | $16.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:30 UTC |
| Lone Pine Outfitters | ★ 4.5 | $41.94 | $2.10 | – | $23.99 | $17.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 10:35 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-64gr-ftx-20-rounds-gn?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $39.33 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $43.04 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $40.42 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $40.42 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $38.53 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $39.89 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $39.89 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $39.29 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $40.17 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $40.17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $43.94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $43.94 |

## About this product

20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense 5.56 NATO 64gr FTX: 5.56 NATO with 64 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 | 64 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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