CCI 45 COLT BISMUTH SHOTSHELL 10/200

Description

CCI’s HEVI-Bismuth Pest Control shotshell in .45 Long Colt is built for the shooter who needs a quick, close-range solution to snakes, rodents, and similar pests without switching firearms. Chambered for a revolver you’re already carrying, it turns a sidearm into a capable short-range scatter gun without any modifications or dedicated hardware.

The defining trade-off with bismuth shot is density versus toxicity. At 9.6 grams per cubic centimeter, HEVI-Bismuth pellets sit close enough to lead in mass that downrange energy and pattern consistency are comparable at the distances pest control actually demands, while remaining fully non-toxic. That matters in environments where lead is a concern — near water, livestock, or organic land — without asking you to give up meaningful terminal performance.

The Catalyst primer is CCI’s lead-free ignition system, so the entire cartridge qualifies as non-toxic from primer to shot charge. The HEVI-Bismuth shot itself is alloyed and cast in Sweet Home, Oregon rather than sourced as a commodity component. The aluminum case keeps weight down and is consistent with CCI’s standard centerfire handgun shotshell platform.

At 1,050 fps muzzle velocity, the #8 shot charge produces a usable pattern at the short distances where pest encounters actually happen. The 130-grain charge weight is modest, which keeps recoil manageable in a standard .45 Colt revolver. This configuration is sold in boxes of 10 rounds, with 20 boxes per case — practical quantities for keeping a supply on hand without committing to a single massive purchase.