The CCI Big 4 .45 Colt Shotshell (CCI part no. 3722CC) is a centerfire handgun shotshell loaded with a No. 4 lead shot payload for close-range pest control. CCI describes the Big 4 line as extending the range and capabilities of downsized handgun shotshells, with No. 4 shot delivering more energy and longer range than conventional handgun shotshells. This .45 Colt version is rated at 800 feet per second from a 6-inch test barrel and is listed for varmint use. The shells come ten to a reusable box. It is made by CCI, the maker of the Pest Control shotshell line.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 Colt, the designation CCI lists for this shotshell.
• The payload is No. 4 lead shot, which CCI says gives more energy and longer range than conventional handgun shotshells.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 800 fps, measured by CCI from a 6-inch test barrel.
• CCI lists the load at 140 grains on its Grain Weight spec.
• Package quantity is 10 shotshells, packed in a reusable box.
• CCI lists the intended usage as varmint, which fits close-range pest control.
• The cases are marked NR (Not Reloadable), so they are not meant to be reloaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this shotshell designed to do? CCI says it is intended for short-range pest control and is not recommended for self-defense.

Are there firearms I should not use it in? CCI warns not to use these shotshells in firearms with ported barrels or ported recoil compensators, and not to reload the cases. It also notes that cylinder lock up may occur in lightweight revolvers due to capsule movement resulting from recoil inertia. CCI notes that the load may not function properly in rifles.

How many shotshells are in a box? A box holds 10 shotshells, packed in a reusable box.

Buy the CCI Big 4 .45 Colt #4 Shot Pest Control Shotshell, 10-Round Box

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