CCI‘s Pest Control HEVI-Bismuth shotshell in .45 Colt (brand part no. 3746B) loads a 130-grain charge of #8 bismuth shot for revolver owners who need a close-range pest round instead of a conventional bullet. Built on CCI’s proven centerfire handgun shotshell design, this load swaps a normal projectile for a shot capsule loaded with HEVI-Bismuth pellets and CCI’s Catalyst lead-free primer. At 9.6 grams per cubic centimeter, the bismuth pellets carry nearly the same density and downrange energy as lead while meeting non-toxic ammunition requirements. For .45 Colt revolver owners dealing with snakes or rodents around the property, this handgun ammunition turns a sidearm into a close-range pest gun.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, fired from standard .45 Colt revolvers.
• This is a centerfire handgun shotshell, not a conventional bullet, loaded on CCI’s proven shotshell platform.
• The shot is HEVI-Bismuth, an alloyed bismuth pellet built as a lead alternative.
• Bismuth density runs about 9.6 grams per cubic centimeter, nearly matching lead’s downrange energy.
• The shot size is #8, fine pellets sized for close-range pests rather than defense.
• Total shot charge weighs 130 grains.
• The primer is CCI’s Catalyst lead-free primer.
• The case material is aluminum, a lightweight design specific to shotshell construction.
• Cost runs about $2.40 per round, in line with specialty bismuth pest-control shotshells.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, sized for pest-control use rather than high-volume shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this shotshell built for? Close-range pest control, such as snakes and rodents, fired from a .45 Colt revolver rather than a shotgun.

Why bismuth instead of lead shot? Bismuth’s roughly 9.6 g/cc density keeps downrange energy close to lead while meeting non-toxic ammunition requirements.

Why does this shotshell use an aluminum case instead of brass? The aluminum case is part of CCI’s proven centerfire handgun shotshell design, built lighter than a standard bullet cartridge.

Buy CCI HEVI-Bismuth .45 Colt Shotshell #8 Shot

A revolver already on the hip becomes a snake gun the moment it’s loaded with this shotshell, no extra gear required. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.