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CCI Ammo Review

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CCI Ammo Information

CCI Ammunition stands for Cascade Cartridges, Inc and was started by its two founders, Richard Speer and Arvid Nelson, in 1951. CCI Ammunition is well known as a manufacturer of rimfire ammunition, centerfire handgun ammunition (under their Blazer Aluminum, Blazer Brass, and Speer lines), and primers for reloaders. CCI Ammunition was formerly known as Speer Cartridge Works and was later renamed to Cascade Cartridges, Inc.

CCI Ammunition is well known for their famed CCI Mini-Mag line of rimfire cartridges and is a world leader in rimfire ammunition production and quality. CCI is owned by ATK which also owns Federal Premium Ammunition as well as a number of other shooting sports brands.

Where CCI Ammo is Manufactured

CCI Ammunition is manufactured at its headquarters located in Lewiston, Idaho.

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Calibers Offered By CCI

As seen on CCI's website

22 Short
22 Long
22 Long Rifle
22 WMR
17 HMR
17 Mach 2

CCI Ammo is rated 4.61

Based on 678 CCI product reviews on LuckyGunner.com

Latest CCI Ammo reviews

Good quality ammo

Review by M4gery

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I recently tried these through a Ruger 77/22. They cycled smoothly through the action, and shot as accurately as other loads available. This would be an excellent choice for lead-restricted hunting areas. I can't comment on performance through semi-automatics, however.

(Posted on April 10, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 21 Grain Lead-Free HP - CCI Copper-22 - 50 Rounds

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Service is excellent !

Review by Al

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I just received my first order from Lucky Gunner. Two days earlier than promised, packaging is very sturdy and undamaged. Kudos to Lucky Gunner, you have a customer for as long as I can shoot. You folks rock.

(Posted on March 23, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr LRN - CCI Blazer - 5000 Rounds

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So far very good

Review by The Professor

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I recently purchased a case of this ammo while I was waiting for my Ruger SR22 to arrive at my local gun shop. This is my first 22 so I was surprised at how small a case of 5000 rounds is in comparison to my other ammo. As usual with lucky gunner it arrived promptly and the packaging was perfect. Last Saturday at the range I put 200 rounds through the new pistol without a single problem. The Blazer ammo shot flawlessly and accurately too. I would recommend this to anyone looking for good range ammo and I will purchase this again.

(Posted on March 19, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr LRN - CCI Blazer - 5000 Rounds

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Very Reliably

Review by Tom

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First try: I ran 200 of these without a non-fire. I’ve had terrible luck with cheap ammo. Like, I’d have two of eight non-fire in my “Air Lite” Smith and Wesson when using the cheap ammo. So yeah, I’m now ONLY buying CCI Stingers. Double the price of cheap stuff, but still...at $.10 per round...cheap, and high quality.

Also, at 1650 ft/sec., this ammo is 40% faster than cheap stuff. I prefer the higher velocity, especially with HP.

(Posted on March 18, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 32 Grain CPHP - CCI Stinger - 500 Rounds

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CCI Subsonic Supremacy

Review by Tus

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These CCI HP 1050 fps subsonic's by far were the most consistent and most accurate of the 3 subsonics I was using to zero the rifle. I would make these or it's 45gr brother the choice to purchase. Heads up - only downside, the hp feature tears game up if body shot.

(Posted on March 4, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr LHP - Subsonic - CCI Mini-Mag - 100 Rounds

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Quiet

Review by Steve

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Was prepared for them to turn my 10/22 into a single shot, however unlike the standard Quiet 22 - these guys lodged 2 bullets in the barrel. Cleared and cleaned after the first incident & went back to shooting. Happened again 8 rounds later - hung it up for the day. Not intended for semis, for best performance use a single shot or bolt/pump/lever action. Might try the 1050 fps Segmented HP Subsonics or 970 fps Suppressor style ammo from CCI to see if they perform well, might be louder - but the increased velocity could alleviate "issues"...

(Posted on February 17, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 Grain SHP - CCI Quiet-22 - 50 Rounds

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Quiet enough for neighborhood work...

Review by Steve

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Dispatched a few squirrels that just couldn't stay out of the bird feeder! Very quiet, will turn your 10/22 into a lousy single shot. Not intended for semis, for best performance use a single shot or bolt/pump/lever action.

(Posted on February 17, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 Grain LRN - CCI Quiet - 50 Rounds

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Awesome ammunition

Review by Kelly

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Ran it through my Smith & Wesson M&P 15/22 not one hiccup this ammunition is clean ....

(Posted on February 4, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 32 Grain CPHP - CCI Stinger - 500 Rounds

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Love this round

Review by Garrett

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I run this through my suppressed S&W victory and absolutely love it. As close as you can get to "Hollywood quiet".

(Posted on February 4, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr LHP - Subsonic - CCI Mini-Mag - 100 Rounds

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Quality from start to finish!

Review by Grumpy Cash

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Ordered 500 rounds of 22 short - 27 grain and flawless performance after 200+ rounds shot. Lots of fun!

(Posted on January 25, 2019)

Review of 22 Short - 27 Grain CPHP - CCI Short - High Velocity - 100 Rounds

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Great performing, accuracy and dependability.

Review by Russ

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I have always loved 22 WMR just because is to well fits that gap between 22 LR and the larger center fire calibers. But I have had problems in the past with finding one brand that works smoothly in various firearms. After switching to CCI A-22 I have experienced no issues at all and love the accuracy and overall performance of the hunting style bullet.

(Posted on January 24, 2019)

Review of 22 WMR - 35 Grain GamePoint JSP - CCI - 200 Rounds

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Simply the Best 22lr ammo on the market

Review by AW

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Unfortunately they are not the cheapest ammo but it is worth the price and always goes bang in guns that function on Mini Mags. I have had a few guns over my lifetime of shooting that just didn't like the Mini Mags but would shoot shoot the cheap stuff all day long..
Specifically my Sig Mosquito just doesn't want to reliably fire them or any of the CCI stuff but will reliably function with 22 Thounder Bolt and the Winchester ammo, samething with a 1970s era 10/22 it will shoot everything but CCCI ammo. I also have an old Ruger that looks just like a Luger that loves any CCI ammo but Mini Mags. While at the same time i Have a few very old 22 rifles that only reliably function with the Mini Mags.
As for cleaning after the range goes its going to be a dirty job but these are not as nasty as other brands and leave the bore cleaner than non copper plated ammo. In fact I only shoot copper plated 22 these days because its cleaner and i find that I am getting longer barrel life using plated ammo. I have been shooting plated ammo exclusively for the past 20 or so years and mostly Mini Mags . Except for the Winchester in the guns that are picky with the Mini Mags.
When I do get new 22s I always try these first.

(Posted on January 11, 2019)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr CPRN - CCI Mini-Mag - 5000 Rounds

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HOLLOW PT

Review by MR.MAG

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My Anschutz love it,hole into hole all day.

(Posted on December 29, 2018)

Review of 22 WMR - 40 gr CPHP - CCI Maxi-Mag - 50 Rounds

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I would say quieter than my break barrel crosman Venom. 22

Review by Tommy One Shot

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Very quiet ammo, great for target and dispatching pests and small game while staying stealthy. I did have a few failures when run thru my s&w mp15-22, not the fault of the ammo, for best reliability I would use these with a bolt/ pump/ lever action , as subsonic ammo may not cycle well in a semi auto. S& w mp15-22 is very reliable and fun rifle to shoot, just stating my experience. I had a few jams out of say 200 or so rounds, so not that bad. My marlin model 60 shot these nicely, as well as Henry lever action . Great for squirrels, vermin etc, or just plinking in yard without disturbing neighbors.

(Posted on December 22, 2018)

Review of 22 LR - 45 Grain LHP - CCI Suppressor - 50 Rounds

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Does make a difference in noise

Review by Tommy One Shot

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Living on a bit over 6 acres and having houses scattered around, I try to keep the noise to a minimal while target shooting. I do not have a decibel meter to measure exact difference but I would say these rounds are a good 50% quieter than standard Long rifle rounds. They are Just as reliable as any other cci round as well. I actually removed the ear plugs as I felt it was quiet enough to get by without them. Slight echo sound as I am shooting into a mound of dirt , the land being rolling meadow. 300 rounds thru Henry lever action 22, not a single FTF, and quite stealthy.

(Posted on December 22, 2018)

Review of 22 LR - 40 gr LHP - Subsonic - CCI Mini-Mag - 100 Rounds

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