Tested: CCI Snake Loads for Handguns
Don't like getting too close to that snake before you send it to meet its maker? We put two of CCI’s handgun shotshell loads to the test, which are designed to deliver more energy at longer ranges than conventional offerings.
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 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.
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.
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