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5.56 Rifle Ammo
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Identifier-1211166256
Stack Size×128
Despawn time40 min

5.56 Rifle Ammo

The 5.56 Rifle Ammo is a high-powered type of cartridge designed for use in various rifles within the game of Rust. This ammunition is known for providing significantly enhanced damage, range, and accuracy compared to the Pistol Bullet. It also features a more favorable damage drop off and air resistance, making it a more effective choice for long-range engagements. It's the standard choice for any player looking to optimize their rifle's performance in combat situations.

When crafted or found, 5.56 Rifle Ammo can be loaded into any of the rifle-class weapons in Rust, providing players with the firepower necessary to take on both NPC enemies and other players. Due to its superiority in terms of ballistic characteristics, players seeking to maximize their lethality should consider 5.56 Rifle Ammo as their go-to option for rifle-based combat.

Whether you're hunting wildlife, defending your base, or engaging in PvP, stocking up on 5.56 Rifle Ammo will ensure that your shots count. Remember to manage your resources wisely, as crafting or looting this type of ammo can sometimes be resource-intensive, but the investment typically pays off in the heightened effectiveness of your rifle in the diverse and often dangerous environment of Rust.

Loot 5.56 Rifle Ammo

Container
Condition
Amount
Chance
-
12–119
53 %
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12–121
53 %
-
12–36
51 %
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12–36
51 %
-
12–36
51 %
-
12–36
51 %
-
12–36
51 %
-
12–36
51 %
-
12–36
51 %
-
1–128
40 %
-
8–50
38 %
-
8–86
32 %
-
8–120
31 %
-
12–36
30 %
-
12
11 %
-
12
11 %
-
8–50
2 %
-
8–50
2 %
-
12
1 %
-
12
1 %
-
12
0.4 %

Get 5.56 Rifle Ammo from Gifts

Found in
Amount
90

Craft 5.56 Rifle Ammo

Blueprint
Ingredients
Time
Workbench Level
5.56 Rifle Ammo
×3
5.56 Rifle Ammo Blueprint
1–3 sec
Gun Powder
×10
Known by Default
0.5–2 sec

Total crafting cost

5.56 Rifle Ammo Mixing

Product
Recipe
Ingredients Total
Time
BP Required
Workbench
5.56 Rifle Ammo
×3
5.56 Rifle Ammo
1 sec
Yes
Mixing Table

5.56 Rifle Ammo Blueprint

5.56 Rifle Ammo is ammo for

Recycle 5.56 Rifle Ammo

Recycler
Yield