The CCI Heavy Bismuth .38 Special / .357 Magnum 100-grain #9 Shot Pest Ammo 10-round box is a specialized centerfire handgun shotshell engineered specifically for non-toxic close-range pest control, snake dispatch, and farm property maintenance using revolvers chambered in .38 Special or .357 Magnum. A primary friction point when managing pests in barns, sheds, and lead-restricted outdoor environments is that traditional solid bullets present severe ricochet and over-penetration risks, while light steel shot lacks the density to establish effective downrange patterns out of rifled handgun barrels. CCI eliminates this field vulnerability by packing a dense 100-grain payload of lead-free HEVI-Bismuth #9 shot into a revolver-friendly shotshell, delivering tight pattern distribution, high pellet density, and immediate stopping power without environmental lead contamination.
The technical advantage focuses on leveraging dense bismuth metallurgy paired with clean, lead-free ignition to protect handgun barrels and ensure uniform pattern spread. Launching its 100-grain payload of #9 bismuth shot at a velocity of 1,000 FPS, this load features a material density of 9.6 g/cc—approaching traditional lead's mass to maintain momentum and pattern cohesion. Mechanically, the rigid polymer capsule houses the shot column through ignition and cylinder travel, preventing the barrel rifling from spinning the pellets and causing patchy, erratic dispersion. Upon exiting the muzzle, the capsule fractures cleanly to release a dense shot column. Fitted with CCI's non-toxic Catalyst lead-free primer, this cartridge eliminates heavy-metal residue during ignition, keeping internal cylinder parts and barrels cleaner.
Slinging its 100-grain #9 bismuth shot payload at 1,000 FPS, this specialized pest load is engineered to function seamlessly across both .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers. The smooth, contoured plastic capsule nose promotes reliable cylinder rotation without binding against forcing cones. Assembled in durable, lightweight aluminum casings, this non-rechargeable load offers excellent corrosion resistance during outdoor carry, reduced overall gear weight, and effortless mechanical extraction when clearing spent shells from revolver cylinders.
Key Benefits
- Non-Toxic HEVI-Bismuth #9 Payload: 9.6 g/cc density approaches lead's terminal mass for dense patterns without environmental lead risk.
- Fracturing Plastic Shot Capsule: Protects barrel rifling from fouling and shatters at the muzzle to ensure uniform pattern spread.
- Lead-Free Catalyst Primers: Clean-burning ignition eliminates heavy-metal residue on cylinder faces and internal firing mechanisms.
- Dual-Caliber Revolver Compatibility: Functions reliably in handguns chambered in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .38 Special / .357 Magnum | 1,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Non-Toxic Close-Range Pest Profile
- Payload: 100 Grain Weight | #9 HEVI-Bismuth Shot (9.6 g/cc Density) | Shatterable Plastic Protective Capsule
- Case/Primer: Lightweight Aluminum Case | Non-Toxic Lead-Free Catalyst Primed | Clean-Burning Powder
- Logistics: 10 Rounds Per Box | CCI Heavy Bismuth Series
- Dimensions: .38 Spec / .357 Mag Geometry | Standard Revolver Configuration | SKU: 3738B
- Application: Snake Control, Non-Toxic Pest Elimination, Barn & Structure Protection, and Close-Range Utility
- Standards: Lead-Free Compliant | SAAMI Industry Standards | Factory Specialty Handgun Benchmarks
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CCI Heavy Bismuth .38 Special/.357 Magnum features a 100gr non-toxic #9 shot load at 1,000 FPS in a 10-round box for safe, close-range pest and snake control.
