About CCI Ammunition
Founded by Richard “Dick” Speer in Lewiston, Idaho, CCI Ammunition (Cascade Cartridges, Inc.) has been a leader in rimfire and centerfire primer technology for decades.
Established to meet the growing demand for high-quality reloading components, CCI revolutionized the industry by providing a steady supply of reliable primers, making reloading more accessible for shooters.
Originally focused on producing specialized cartridge cases for proprietary rifle designs, CCI quickly shifted to primer manufacturing due to shortages of quality brass after World War II.
Speer’s innovative approach led to the development of non-corrosive, non-mercuric primers, providing reloaders and ammunition manufacturers with dependable, high-performance ignition components.
Today, CCI is known for industry-leading rimfire ammunition, component primers, and shotshell primers, supplying hunters, target shooters, and law enforcement professionals with reliable, high-quality ammunition.
The company continues to operate from its original location in Lewiston, Idaho, expanding its legacy of precision, reliability, and innovation in the firearms industry.
With a commitment to quality and performance, CCI remains one of the most trusted names in ammunition, offering shooters a wide selection of rimfire cartridges, reloading primers, and specialty rounds designed for accuracy, consistency, and dependability.
Unique CCI Ammo Features
Advanced Rimfire Ammunition Technology
- Clean-Burning Propellants – Reduces fouling and residue buildup, ensuring smoother cycling and easier cleaning.
- Optimized Bullet Design – Engineered for consistent expansion, accuracy, and impact performance, whether for target shooting, hunting, or self-defense.
- Reliable Priming System – Each round features specially formulated priming compounds, ensuring consistent ignition in all weather conditions.
Innovative Primer Technology
- Non-Corrosive, Non-Mercuric Primers – Prevents damage to firearms while maintaining long shelf life and stable performance.
- Benchrest-Quality Primers – Used by competitive shooters and precision reloaders for superior consistency and accuracy.
- Mil-Spec & Magnum Primers – Designed for high-pressure loads and extreme conditions, providing reliable ignition in rifle and pistol applications.
Specialized Rimfire Ammunition Options
- CCI Stinger – A high-velocity .22LR round, offering increased energy and flatter trajectory for varmint hunting and target shooting.
- CCI Quiet-22 – Ultra-quiet .22LR ammo designed for low-noise shooting, ideal for backyard plinking and suppressed firearms.
- CCI Mini-Mag – One of the most popular .22LR rounds, known for clean burning, reliability, and precision performance.
- CCI Suppressor .22LR – A subsonic round optimized for suppressed firearms, ensuring quiet operation with consistent accuracy.
- CCI Velocitor – A high-velocity, hollow point .22LR load, delivering deep penetration for small game hunting.
- CCI Shotshells – Rimfire and centerfire shotshell options designed for pest control and close-range applications.
Reliability & Consistency for Every Shooter
- Strict Quality Control – Every round undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent accuracy and dependability.
- Temperature-Stable Powders – Performs reliably in extreme heat and cold, reducing velocity variations.
- Wide Selection of Loads & Bullet Types – CCI offers varmint, hunting, self-defense, and target loads tailored to specific shooting needs.
Popular CCI Ammo Products
CCI .22LR Ammo
- CCI Mini-Mag .22LR 36/40 Grain
A high-velocity, clean-burning round perfect for target shooting and small game hunting.
- CCI Stinger .22LR 32 Grain
A hyper-velocity round with increased energy and flat trajectory, ideal for varmint hunting.
- CCI Velocitor .22LR 40 Grain HP
Higher energy transfer and deep penetration, making it a great choice for hunting and self-defense.
- CCI Quiet-22 .22LR 40 Grain
Low-noise ammunition designed for suppressed firearms and backyard plinking.
- CCI Suppressor .22LR 45 Grain
A subsonic, heavy-grain load optimized for suppressed shooting with minimal noise.
CCI .22 WMR & .17 HMR Ammo
- CCI Maxi-Mag .22 WMR 40 Grain JHP
High-velocity, hollow point design for small game and varmint hunting.
- CCI A22 Magnum .22 WMR 35 Grain
Optimized for semi-auto rifles, delivering reliable feeding and high accuracy.
- CCI TNT .17 HMR 17 Grain HP
A fast, explosive varmint round with superior fragmentation and expansion.
- CCI VNT .17 HMR 17 Grain Tipped
Features a polymer-tipped bullet for flat trajectory and rapid energy transfer.
CCI Shotshells
- CCI .22LR Shotshell 31 Grain
A rimfire shotshell designed for pest control and close-range applications.
- CCI .45 ACP Shotshell 120 Grain
A centerfire shotshell perfect for snake and pest defense in the field.
- CCI .38 Special/.357 Mag Shotshell 100 Grain
Delivers consistent spread and reliable performance for outdoor protection.
CCI Primers for Reloading
- CCI #41 Small Rifle Primers
Mil-Spec design for 5.56 NATO and other small rifle cartridges.
- CCI #300 Large Pistol Primers
A consistent primer for handgun reloading applications.
- CCI #209M Magnum Shotshell Primers
Designed for magnum shotgun loads, providing hotter, consistent ignition.
- CCI BR-2 Benchrest Large Rifle Primers
Match-grade primers used by precision shooters and reloaders.
