The CCI Pest Control HEVI-Bismuth 40 S&W is a 10-round box of lead-free centerfire handgun shotshells (CCI part no. 3740B). CCI says you do not get to choose when or where you will encounter dangerous, damaging pests, and these HEVI-Bismuth shotshells are built to be ready. They are loaded with the Catalyst lead-free primer and HEVI-Bismuth shot alloyed and cast in the USA. At 9.6 g/cc, CCI says the pellets carry nearly the same density and downrange energy of lead while meeting non-toxic ammunition requirements.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 40 S&W, the designation CCI prints for this load.
• The shot size is #8, the pellet size CCI lists.
• The payload weight is 78 grains, per the grain weight CCI publishes.
• The muzzle velocity is 1,300 fps, per CCI.
• The shot is HEVI-Bismuth, alloyed and cast in the USA and completely lead-free.
• The primer is the Catalyst lead-free primer, which CCI calls a high-performance design.
• The shot density is 9.6 g/cc, the HEVI-Bismuth density CCI publishes.
• The package quantity is 10 rounds, one box.
• The listed usage is varmint, with effective short-range patterns on pests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load lead-free? Yes. CCI lists it as completely lead-free, with HEVI-Bismuth shot and the Catalyst lead-free primer.

How does bismuth compare with lead? CCI says the 9.6 g/cc pellets carry nearly the same density and downrange energy of lead while adhering to all non-toxic ammunition requirements.

What is it used for? CCI lists the usage as varmint, with effective short-range patterns on pests.

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