CCI 44MAG #9 SHOTSHELL 10/200

Description

CCI’s Pest Control Shotshell in .44 Magnum is purpose-built for close-range work on snakes, rodents, and other small pests — the kind of situation where a single solid projectile is more liability than solution. Rather than a conventional bullet, each cartridge delivers a charge of #9 shot, which disperses on exit and reduces the risk of over-penetration or ricochet in tight quarters. That makes it a practical choice for anyone working around outbuildings, woodpiles, or trail edges where a conventional defensive or hunting round would be ill-suited.

The 140-grain shot charge exits at 1,000 feet per second, which keeps the pattern tight enough at short distances to be effective while limiting range beyond the intended use case. This is not a cartridge for distance — it is optimized for the few feet where pest control actually happens. The aluminum case keeps weight down and cost in check for a load that sees situational rather than high-volume use.

Because these feed and function from standard .44 Magnum chambers, there is no dedicated tool required — any revolver already in the safe for other purposes does the job. CCI loads these in boxes of 10, which reflects the reality that a working shooter keeps them on hand for opportunistic use rather than burning through cases at the range. The #9 shot size is fine enough to be effective on small targets without the penetration of larger pellets, striking a practical balance for the pest control role this load is designed to fill.