Escape from Tarkov · Ammo
5.56x45mm M856A1
Type
Ammo
Size
1×1 (1 slot)
Weight
0.012 kg
Flea Market
Banned
Base value
426 ₽
The 5.56x45mm M856A1 (M856A1) is a ammo in Escape from Tarkov. No quest or hideout upgrade asks for it specifically. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the trader Mechanic for about 191 ₽.
Safe to sell
No quest or hideout upgrade needs it specifically. Sell it on the trader Mechanic (about 191 ₽), or keep it for the crafts and barters below.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
Banned on flea
Flea 24h low
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Best trader
191 ₽
Per slot
191 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Ammo stats
| Caliber | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Fragmentation | Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 556x45NATO | 52 | 38 | 44% | 43% | 940 m/s |
How to get the 5.56x45mm M856A1
| Trader | Loyalty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | LL4 | 6 USD (1,034 ₽) |
FAQ
Is the 5.56x45mm M856A1 needed for quests?
No quest asks for it.
Is the 5.56x45mm M856A1 needed for the hideout?
No hideout upgrade needs it.
How much is the 5.56x45mm M856A1 worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 191 ₽ on the trader Mechanic. The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
How do you get the 5.56x45mm M856A1?
Besides finding it in raid, you can buy from Peacekeeper at loyalty level 4.
More ammo
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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