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Hardware: Savage A17

The new Savage A17 uses a delayed blowback action. A small bar in the top of the bolt slides up to fit into a slot in the receiver when the bolt is closed, locking the action. The bar cams back down upon firing to release the bolt and allow the action to cycle, but it delays the action from opening until pressure has dropped to a manageable level.

CCI Launches Big 4 Handgun Shotshell Line

Much like its Vista Outdoor companion Federal Premium, CCI piqued the interest of media members at SHOT Show 2016, thanks to the introduction of its new Big 4 handgun shotshell. Big 4 is designed to extend the range and capabilities of downsized shotshells, using a payload of No. 4 lead shot.

First Look: CCI Big 4

Looking to carry No. 4 shot in your favorite 9mm and put an end to your pest problems? CCI has what you've been waiting for. Here are five things you need to know.

Top 5 .22 Long Rifle Loads

Most popular ammunition companies offer some form of .22 LR, and there are quite a few brands and makes to choose from. Here are American Hunter contributor Philip Massaro's top five.

Review: CCI A22 Magnum Ammo

Lost in the brilliance of the award-winning Savage Arms A17 was the new ammunition developed alongside it by CCI. Now the A17—and its namesake ammunition—have cousins of a sort in the Savage Arms A22 and CCI's A22 Mag.

Top 5 Subsonic .22 Long Rifle Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro is back—and this time he's ranking his favorite subsonic .22 Long Rifle loads.

CCI Introduces Copper-22

CCI Ammunition has announced the release of its latest rimfire offering in the new Copper-22. Featuring a non-lead bullet suited for plinking, target shooting and small game hunting, Copper-22 is now on its way to dealers.

Video: CCI Big 4 Shotshells

CCI has long been king of the shotshell for handguns, but its engineers had been working on the next generation of products for some time. The idea was simple: deliver more power than the company's standard offerings. It's what customers wanted. As you might have figured out, the name "Big 4" was born straight from the new line's main selling point: Each cartridge is loaded with No. 4 lead shot.

First Look: CCI Mini-Mag Segmented Hollow Point

Using a 40-grain hollow-point bullet specifically engineered to break into three equal segments, the new Mini-Mag Segmented Hollow Point offers excellent terminal performance while shooting like the Mini-Mag ammunition we all know and love.

Top 6 Subsonic .22 LR Loads for Small-Game Hunting

Looking for the best subsonic .22 LR load for small-game hunting? We put six to the test to ease your decision-making process.

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