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cost per roundThe cheapest calibers to shoot, ranked by live cost per roundWhich calibers cost the least to shoot? A live ranking of 22 LR, 9mm, 5.56, 7.62x39, 12 gauge and more by median in-stock cost per round, plus why some calibers have traditionally cost less than others.8 min read