CCI (Big 4) .44 Magnum Shotshells - TheFirearmGuy

Published on May 8, 2020
Duration: 4:58

This video reviews CCI's Big Red .44 Magnum/.44 Special shotshells, featuring Number 4 shot. The instructor demonstrates their effectiveness at close range (5-10 feet) against targets like a Diet Coke bottle, pizza boxes, and an iron target, noting their significant impact and spread, particularly from a Desert Eagle handgun. The shells are noted for pest control rather than self-defense.

Quick Summary

CCI's 'Big Red' .44 Magnum/.44 Special shotshells utilize Number 4 shot, designed for pest control rather than self-defense. Testing with a Desert Eagle at 5-10 feet showed significant impact and spread, with approximately a 10-inch pattern at 10 feet, delivering a strong punch on steel targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to CCI .44 Magnum Shotshells
  2. 00:05Big Red Shotshells Explained (Number 4 Shot)
  3. 00:21Pest Control vs. Self-Defense Use
  4. 00:46Desert Eagle Setup for Testing
  5. 01:015-Foot Test: Diet Coke Bottle
  6. 01:50Pizza Box and Iron Target Test
  7. 02:045-Foot Test: Calzone Box
  8. 02:5010-Foot Test: Pizza Box Spread
  9. 03:3210-Foot Test: Iron Target Impact
  10. 04:11Final Results and Pellet Count
  11. 04:20Shot Spread Comparison (5ft vs 10ft)
  12. 04:34Overall Performance and Fun Factor
  13. 04:47Call to Action: Subscribe and Share

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of shot is used in CCI's Big Red .44 Magnum shotshells?

CCI's 'Big Red' .44 Magnum and .44 Special shotshells are loaded with Number 4 shot. This is a larger and heavier shot size compared to the Number 9 shot found in some other shotshells, making them suitable for pest control applications.

Are CCI Big Red .44 Magnum shotshells recommended for self-defense?

No, the packaging for CCI's Big Red .44 Magnum/.44 Special shotshells explicitly states they are for pest control and not for self-defense. While they deliver a significant impact, their intended use is different.

What kind of spread can be expected from CCI .44 Magnum shotshells at 10 feet?

When fired from a Desert Eagle at 10 feet, the CCI .44 Magnum shotshells produced a shot spread of approximately 10 inches. This was noted as the tightest spread observed among the CCI shotshells tested in the video.

How do CCI .44 Magnum shotshells perform on steel targets?

CCI .44 Magnum shotshells deliver a strong punch when impacting steel targets, similar to the performance observed with 9mm and .357 Magnum shotshells. The impact is significant and audible.

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