The CCI Big 4 Shotshell .38 Special/.357 Magnum #4 Lead Shot Ammo 10-round box is a specialized centerfire handgun shotshell engineered specifically for close-range pest control, snake dispatch, and camp protection using revolvers chambered in .38 Special or .357 Magnum. A primary friction point when encountering snakes or small farm pests is that traditional single-projectile rounds present severe over-penetration risks, while fine #12 birdshot loads lack the individual pellet energy to neutralize larger pests quickly. CCI solves this field compromise by packing a heavier 81-grain payload of #4 lead shot into a revolver-friendly shotshell, providing greater kinetic energy per pellet and increasing hit probability at close range without risking ricochets.
The technical advantage focuses on protecting pellet geometry and barrel rifling to maximize pattern density downrange. Launching its 81-grain payload of #4 lead shot at a muzzle velocity of 1,000 FPS, this pest control load delivers exceptional energy transfer per pellet compared to fine birdshot. Mechanically, the shotshell utilizes a rigid polymer capsule that houses the shot column during ignition and cylinder travel. This capsule prevents the barrel rifling from spinning the lead pellets—which would otherwise cause erratic pattern dispersion and heavy lead fouling inside the bore—and cleanly fractures upon exiting the muzzle to release a tight, uniform shot column.
Slinging its 81-grain #4 shot payload at 1,000 FPS, this specialized pest load is optimized to function seamlessly across both .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers. The flexible plastic capsule nose profile promotes smooth cylinder rotation without binding against forcing cones. Assembled in durable, lightweight aluminum casings fitted with sensitive non-corrosive primers and clean-burning propellant, this load provides reliable ignition, corrosion-resistant field storage, and effort-free mechanical extraction when clearing spent shells from revolver cylinders.
Key Benefits
- Heavy #4 Lead Pellet Payload: Larger pellet size retains greater kinetic energy per hit compared to fine birdshot for swift pest elimination.
- Fracturing Plastic Shot Capsule: Protects barrel rifling from lead fouling and shatters at the muzzle to ensure uniform pattern density.
- Dual-Caliber Revolver Compatibility: Functions reliably in handguns chambered in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum.
- Lightweight Aluminum Casings: Resists corrosion during outdoor field carry and supports positive, smooth cylinder extraction.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .38 Special / .357 Magnum | 1,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Close-Range Pest Control Profile
- Payload: 81 Grain Weight | #4 Lead Shot | Shatterable Plastic Protective Capsule
- Case/Primer: Lightweight Aluminum Case | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Clean-Burning Powder
- Logistics: 10 Rounds Per Box | CCI Big 4 Series
- Dimensions: .38 Spec / .357 Mag Geometry | Standard Revolver Configuration | SKU: 3714CC
- Application: Snake Control, Small Pest Elimination, Camp Protection, and Close-Range Field Utility
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Specialty Handgun Benchmarks
For revolver-based pest management where shot energy and pattern control matter, this load fills a specific performance gap. Source it from SMKW to ensure consistent supply, verified specifications, and dependable field performance.
