CCI Ammunition

History of CCI

Richard “Dick” Speer was a machinist at Boeing Aircraft’s Seattle plant when he realized there were greater opportunities in the component bullet business. While there already were several proprietary rifle cartridge designs on the market, they simply weren’t supported by the big ammo companies. Speer decided to work in this very small, niche market, then moved to Lewiston, Idaho and began producing special cases using an impact extrusion process. Thus, Cascade Cartridges, INC, CCI, was founded.

Unfortunately, Speer ran into trouble while producing these special cases. Though Speer’s process was sound, brass had essentially been exhausted from the market to support the WWII effort. So, Speer had to make a change. He realized that component primers were not only in short supply, but the number of choices were limited. As a result of this discovery, CCI went into the component primer business. Their first contract was to fulfill a military order using the chlorate FA-70 formula,and from there, they began using non-corrosive, non-mercuric formulas for sporting cartridges. Because of CCI, reloaders now had a steady supply of rifle and pistol primers—something that was previously unheard of.

To manage the new business, Speer bought a 17-acre chicken ranch next to the Lewiston Gun Club, quickly building labs and manufacturing buildings. The CCI plant still occupies that property to this day, producing powerful primers, world-class ammunition, and other reloading products.

CCI Ammo for Sale

GrabAGun offers a variety of ammunition and reloading products from CCI that you can depend on, including:

• CCI Blazer Brass
• CCI Rifle Ammo
• CCI Reloading & Primers

Handgun Ammo

Handgun ammo that can also be reloaded is hard to come by. That’s where CCI comes in. Their ammunition is made with reloadable cases, quality primers, and clean-burning propellants, with the best example being the Blazer Brass line. A great option for training or target practice is the Blazer Brass 9mm 115Gr FMJ 50Rds. Featuring an energy of 323 ft/lbs and a speed of 1145 fps, each cartridge is built to SAMMI standards and is backed by stringent ISO certified quality systems. You can easily reload the Blazer Brass cases, which are loaded with a protected-base, FMJ bullet.

Another popular GrabAGun option is the Blazer Brass .45ACP 230Gr FMJ 50Rds. You get what you pay for and more with this line of ammunition. The .45ACP box features a maximum energy of 352 ft/lbs while the muzzle velocity maxes out at 830 fps, making it another perfect choice for target and training practice. GrabAGun offers great deals for ammo online as well as flat-rate shipping for the best price possible.

Rifle Ammo

When you need ammunition that can function in a variety of situations, look no further than the Blazer Lead Round Nose 40 Grain Brass .22 LR 50Rds. This multi-purpose, small caliber ammo is the perfect solution for practicing, plinking, small game hunting, and pest control. It features an energy of 135 ft/lbs and a speed of 1,235 fps. If small game is the only thing on your mind, then the Velocitor Brass .22 LR 40-Grain 50-Rounds CPHP is what you’ll need. These copper-plated, hollow point cartridges feature an energy of 183 ft/lbs and a speed of 1,435 fps. They’re actually 200 fps faster than 22 LR high-velocity loads of the same weight. Overall, this ammunition will shoot flatter and hit distant small game even harder.

Mini-Mags

Competition ready, CCI Mini-Mags is a line of 22LR rifle loads that offer unbeatable accuracy, high velocities, flat trajectories, and superior reliability. GrabAGun customers repeatedly purchase the Mini-Mag Copper-Plated Round Nose 40 Grain Brass .22 LR 100Rds for these very reasons and more. With an energy of 135 ft/lbs and a speed of 1235 fps, you’ll hit targets or small game with ease and efficiency. Another sound choice is the Mini-Mag Meat Eater .22 LR 300 Rounds for 36 grain cartridges with an energy of 127 ft/lbs and a speed of 1260 fps. Get the best deals for ammo online through GrabAGun today.

CCI Primers For Sale

CCI continues to manufacture quality and reliable primers for pistols or rifle use. Featuring a clean burn and unmatched reliability, these primers come in a variety of sizes to meet most reloading needs. When you find yourself in a situation in which you need a more aggressive initiation than that provided by a standard primer, the Small Pistol Primer .500 is perfect. Ideal for short range, like training or target practice, this primer makes reloading easy. Long range shooters may find the BR4 Small Rifle Primer more adept to their needs. All Bench Rest primers are assembled with extra care for accuracy, consistency, and precision in tough conditions. Primers are necessary for reloading as well as quality, accurate, precise shooting.