The CCI Big 4 .44 Special/.44 Magnum #4 Lead Shot Pest 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 .44 Special or .44 Magnum. A primary friction point when encountering fast-moving venomous snakes or small farm pests is the high risk of over-penetration and low hit probability associated with standard solid handgun bullets. CCI overcomes this field vulnerability by packing a heavy payload of #4 lead shot into a revolver-friendly shotshell, providing a wide pattern spread and significantly 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 110-grain payload of #4 lead shot at a velocity of 1,000 FPS, this pest control load delivers exceptional energy transfer per pellet. Mechanically, the shotshell utilizes a rigid plastic capsule that houses the shot column during ignition and cylinder travel. This capsule prevents the rifling grooves 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 110-grain #4 shot payload at 1,000 FPS, this specialized pest load is optimized to function seamlessly across both .44 Special and .44 Remington 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, this load provides reliable ignition, corrosion-resistant field storage, and effortless 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 #9 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 .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum.
- Lightweight Aluminum Casings: Resists corrosion during outdoor field carry and supports positive, smooth cylinder extraction.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .44 Special / .44 Magnum | 1,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Close-Range Pest Control Profile
- Payload: 110 Grain Weight | #4 Lead Shot | Shatterable Plastic Protective Capsule
- Case/Primer: Lightweight Aluminum Case | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Primer | Clean-Burning Powder
- Logistics: 10 Rounds Per Box | CCI Big 4 Series
- Dimensions: .44 Spec / .44 Mag Geometry | Standard Revolver Configuration | SKU: 3718CC
- Application: Snake Control, Small Pest Elimination, Camp Protection, and Close-Range Field Utility
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Specialty Handgun Benchmarks
CCI Big 4 shotshells are purpose-built for field utility where traditional handgun loads are inefficient or unsafe for pest control. The capsule-based delivery system and heavier shot size provide a predictable pattern with sufficient energy transfer for small target neutralization. For dependable specialty ammunition backed by consistent manufacturing standards, source your supply from SMKW.
