Description
This centerfire handgun shotshell is built on CCI's proven platform but loaded with something special: HEVI-Bismuth pellets alloyed and cast in Sweet Home, Oregon. If you're in an area where lead-free ammunition is required or preferred, you get all the performance of traditional lead shot without compromise.
What Makes HEVI-Bismuth Different
The pellets pack a density of 9.6 g/cc, which sits right in line with what you'd see from lead. That means downrange energy and impact remain consistent with what you're used to, but you're running completely non-toxic. Paired with CCI's Catalyst lead-free primer, these rounds deliver 1050 feet per second and tight patterns at close range where they're designed to work.
Built for Practical Pest Control
The #8 shot size and 130-grain payload are sized for snakes, rats, and other varmints that find their way into barns, sheds, or around your property. At distances where handgun shotshells operate best, you get reliable patterns and enough knock-down power for the job. The capsule design keeps the shot contained and patterned through rifled barrels.
These aren't reloadable rounds, but they're purpose-built to function reliably in standard revolvers. Just verify your specific firearm can handle shotshells before loading up.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .45 Colt (Long Colt)
- Shot Size: #8
- Shot Type: HEVI-Bismuth
- Shot Density: 9.6 g/cc
- Payload Weight: 130 Grains
- Muzzle Velocity: 1050 FPS
- Primer Type: Catalyst Lead-Free
- Case Material: Non-Reloadable Aluminum
- Rounds per Box: 10
- Manufacturer Part Number: 3746B
- UPC: 604544695762
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Intended Use: Pest and Varmint Control
What’s Included
- 10 rounds of CCI HEVI-Bismuth 45 Colt shotshell ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these 45 Colt shotshells work in my revolver?
Yes, CCI HEVI-Bismuth rounds function in standard .45 Colt revolvers. The shot is contained in a plastic capsule that engages the rifling for consistent patterns. Just avoid firearms with ported barrels or ported recoil compensators, as shotshells aren't designed for those setups.
How far can I effectively shoot these?
These are short-range rounds designed for distances where tight patterns matter. You'll get reliable performance on pests within 10-15 yards. Beyond that, the pattern spreads significantly, so they're not intended for longer-distance shooting like standard shotgun shells.
Can I reload these cases?
No, these cases are marked NR (not reloadable) and are designed for single use only. Attempting to reload them risks case rupture and serious injury. They're built as single-use ammunition, so treat them that way.
Why choose bismuth over other lead-free options?
HEVI-Bismuth's 9.6 g/cc density matches lead much more closely than steel or other alternatives, giving you comparable downrange energy and impact. Bismuth is also softer than steel, which makes it gentler on older firearms while delivering the power you need for pest control.






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