The CCI Big 4 Shotshell transforms standard revolvers into effective close-range pest control and snake defense tools. This specialized ammunition delivers multiple projectiles in a single shot, providing superior pattern coverage compared to traditional single-projectile rounds.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard bullet loads, the Big 4 shotshell contains #4 shot pellets that create a spread pattern ideal for small pest elimination and snake encounters. The 84-grain payload delivers consistent patterns at close range while maintaining manageable recoil in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers. CCI's capsule design ensures reliable feeding and ejection in cylinder chambers designed for rimmed cartridges.
Key Features
- #4 shot pellets provide optimal balance of penetration and pattern density
- 84-grain total payload weight for effective close-range performance
- Dual compatibility with .38 Special and .357 Magnum chambers
- Specialized capsule construction prevents shot spillage during handling
- Non-corrosive primers ensure consistent ignition and barrel preservation
- 10-round boxes allow convenient quantity for pest control needs
- Brass cases suitable for reloading with proper shot shell components
Field testing demonstrates effective patterns within 15 feet, making these rounds particularly valuable for agricultural pest control, camping snake defense, and close-quarters varmint elimination. The shot spread increases beyond 10 yards, reducing effectiveness on small targets but maintaining stopping power for larger threats. Recoil remains mild compared to equivalent-weight bullet loads, allowing rapid follow-up shots when necessary.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Special/.357 Magnum
- Shot size: #4 lead shot
- Payload weight: 84 grains
- Case material: Brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive
- Packaging: 10 rounds per box, 20 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: CCI (Cascade Cartridge Inc.)
- Country of origin: United States
Professional guides and ranchers rely on shotshells for situations where bullet penetration poses safety concerns or where pattern coverage improves hit probability. The Big 4 represents decades of CCI engineering focused on reliable ignition and consistent performance in revolvers.