The CCI Rimfire Shotshell Part #39 transforms a standard 22 Long Rifle firearm into a practical pest-control tool. Loaded with a payload of fine #12 shot rather than a traditional bullet, this unique rimfire load is designed specifically for close-range pests where a conventional projectile may be unnecessary or undesirable.

Many shooters know this type of ammunition by informal names such as snake shot, rat shot, or pest-control loads. Whatever the name, the purpose remains the same: providing a wider pattern at very short distances to improve the odds of hitting small, fast-moving pests. Around barns, feed rooms, workshops, campsites, gardens, and fence lines, these loads have earned a loyal following among farmers, ranchers, trappers, outdoorsmen, and property owners.

The CCI shotshell uses a capsule containing fine #12 shot that disperses after leaving the barrel. Unlike a conventional bullet, the shot pattern spreads quickly, making it easier to connect with small targets at close range. CCI specifically markets this load for short-range pest control and easier hits on nuisance animals.

Because the shot pattern spreads rapidly, these loads are intended for very short distances. They are ideal for snakes encountered around outbuildings, rodents around feed storage, small pests in gardens, and similar situations where precision rifle accuracy is less important than placing a cloud of shot onto a small moving target.

Popular Pairings:
CCI Rimfire Shotshells work particularly well in 22 LR revolvers, bolt-action rifles, lever-action rifles, and single-shot firearms. Many rural property owners keep a box on hand specifically for pest-control situations where conventional ammunition may not be the best choice.

Why Keep a Box Around?
Most ammunition is purchased for hunting, target shooting, or personal defense. Rimfire shotshells fill a completely different role. They are the type of ammunition you may not use every week, but when you need them, nothing else works quite the same. For many farm and ranch owners, a box of CCI shotshells is simply part of the standard equipment kept alongside a good 22 rifle or revolver.

For generations, CCI shotshell ammunition has been one of the most practical specialty loads available for the 22 Long Rifle platform. Lightweight, effective at close range, and easy to carry, it remains a useful solution for dealing with nuisance pests without stepping up to a shotgun.

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