The CCI Pest Control HEVI-Bismuth .38 Special/.357 Magnum #8 shotshell (CCI part no. 3738B) is a lead-free centerfire handgun shotshell. CCI builds it on its proven handgun shotshell design but loads it with the Catalyst lead-free primer and HEVI-Bismuth shot alloyed and cast in the USA. At 9.6 g/cc the pellets carry nearly the same density and downrange energy as lead, and CCI says they adhere to all non-toxic ammunition requirements. The load holds 80 grains of No. 8 shot and leaves the muzzle at 1100 fps. This 10-round box from CCI Ammunition is aimed at pests encountered at short range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is listed by CCI as 38 Spl/357 Mag, the single designation for this shotshell.
• The shot is HEVI-Bismuth, a lead-free pellet alloyed and cast in the USA.
• The pellet density is 9.6 g/cc, which CCI says nearly matches lead for downrange energy.
• The shot size is No. 8, as published for this item.
• The payload weighs 80 grains, as published for this item.
• Muzzle velocity is 1100 fps, the published figure for this load.
• The primer is the Catalyst lead-free primer, so the load is completely lead-free.
• The box holds 10 shotshells, a small count for pest control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shotshell lead-free? Yes. CCI describes the load as completely lead-free, using HEVI-Bismuth shot and the Catalyst lead-free primer.

How dense is the bismuth shot? CCI lists the pellets at 9.6 g/cc, which it says gives nearly the same density and downrange energy as lead.

How many shotshells come in the box? The box holds 10 shotshells.

Buy the CCI Pest Control HEVI-Bismuth .38 Special/.357 Magnum #8 Shotshell, 10-Round Box

Lead-free shot matters where non-toxic ammunition is required, and HEVI-Bismuth keeps pellet energy close to lead. Order the 10-round box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with more handgun ammunition and get fast, insured shipping.