CCI Ammo For Sale
Overview of CCI Ammo
Founded in 1951 by Richard “Dick” Speer in Lewiston, Idaho, CCI (Cascade Cartridge, Inc.) emerged as a pioneer in ammunition manufacturing. Inspired by his brother Vernon Speer’s success with Speer Bullets, Richard applied his mechanical expertise to produce high-quality cases and primers, starting in a small space within his brother’s plant. Initially focused on serving reloaders and competitive shooters, CCI quickly became known for its innovative approach to ammunition production.
Growth and Innovation
In the early years, CCI faced material shortages stemming from World War II but excelled by producing non-corrosive, non-mercuric primers. The addition of Dr. Victor Jasaitis, a Lithuanian chemist and explosives expert, marked a turning point. Under his guidance, CCI developed superior primers and manufacturing processes, solidifying its position as an industry leader.
The farm-turned-factory in Lewiston became a hub for innovation, featuring modern laboratories and specialized manufacturing facilities. CCI’s commitment to quality was evident when their primers set a handloader accuracy record in 1955 and earned government contracts specifying their unique standards.
Key Products and Innovations
CCI introduced the world's first hypervelocity 22 LR ammo with its Stinger line, cementing its reputation for cutting-edge rimfire products:
- Mini-Mag™: A popular rimfire cartridge known for reliability.
- Velocitor™: The fastest 40-grain .22 LR load available.
- Segmented Hollow Point and Silhouette: Advanced rimfire offerings.
- Hypervelocity .22 Magnum Rimfire: Another first for CCI.
For shooters seeking an affordable yet reliable option for high-volume range sessions, CCI also produces the Blazer line. Designed specifically for plinking and target practice, CCI Blazer 22LR offers consistent performance at a budget-friendly price point, making it a popular choice for extended shooting sessions — stocking up with bulk 22 ammo keeps the cost per round as low as possible. Read our CCI Blazer 22LR review for detailed performance testing and comparisons with other CCI rimfire offerings.
These products, alongside improvements in primers, have made CCI a favorite among sport shooters, hunters, and reloaders. The CCI Mini Mag 22LR remains one of their most popular offerings for reliable performance. CCI also produces a well-regarded line of 17 HMR ammo, having been among the first manufacturers to support the cartridge after Hornady introduced it in 2002.
Commitment to Excellence
Today, CCI remains a cornerstone of the Lewiston community, employing over 1,000 people and operating cutting-edge facilities, including a 37,000-square-foot addition completed in 2017. This high-tech expansion focuses on .22-caliber rimfire ammunition production, designed by CCI’s in-house engineers for superior efficiency and quality.
In addition to providing top-notch ammunition, CCI actively supports the National Shooting Sports Foundation and engages in advocacy for the Second Amendment. Curious how their ammo holds up in real-world testing? Our CCI ammo review breaks down performance across their most popular lines.
Customer Reviews
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Fritz said:
This form sucks. I bought a box of CCI BLAZER for $9.25 I bought a box of CCI PISTOL for $14.00 . This form list them both as CCI 22 LR Ammo, I don't know which one I am reviewing here. . The cheap Blazer worked great in all guns I tried including a 60 year old Montgomery Wards auto which jams on most brands. . I did not see any benefit to paying the extra $5 for the Pistol Match. Both could consistently hit a quarter at 25 yards.
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Philip said:
This is CCI 22lr ammo so I would not expect the best and indeed CCI did not let me down. What did let me down was ammo.com's shipping department. Each of the 100 round was packed in standard CCI plastic slide top boxes and of the 5 boxes ALL 5 were cracked and or broken. The shipping box they came in looked okay shape, a couple of brused coners so the damage to the 22lr ammo had to have come from something internal, like the 3 boxes of Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition and the 2 boxes of Hornady 357 Magnum Ammo - 25 Rounds of 135 Grain FTX Ammunition. I am pretty sure the 35 special and 357 magnum ammo was sloshing around inside the shipping container and hitting against each other as the 22lr ammo. The packing inside the shipping container was pretty minimal for that much weight and there should have been a lot more packing so nothing could move around. All the internal boxes need to be held ridgid. Don" feel bad, I have ordered ammo from other online companies with very simular results.
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Bruce said:
This seems to be the best functioning ,consistent ,and accurate I ‘ve used. Strongly recommend. I guess especially if you are on a small game.
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PAUL said:
Very high quality consistent ammo. Never light strike, always reliable. Best on the market.
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SideWinder said:
Love this ammunition! I fired over 1500 rounds through my S&W M&P AR 15-22 with only two rounds not ejecting completely. Your price is somewhat high as this ammo can be found elsewhere for around 50.00. It is your great service and timely shipping that keeps me coming back.
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sergio said:
sell sell
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Chuck said:
The ammo I purchase from you worked great. No jamming or misfires. I was completely satisfied. The value was ok, but considering the cost of shipping it wasn't that great. I don't do a lot of shooting so I would probably purchase again.
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steve said:
CCI does me very well, hardly ever a problem cycling and much cleaner than lots of other brands. As long as its available will always use CCI and the service here also great.......I'll def be buying from here again.
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Dave said:
Shot it in my Ruger 10/22. Performs great.
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Bob said:
Everything. Excellent
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D said:
I've run this through a couple different .22 rifles and it's always cycled. Great for plinking.
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john doe said:
Cycles the heavy slide of my AMT AUTOMAG II
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Billy said:
CCI is the only ammunition I will purchase. It is dependable.
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Al said:
Purchased 500 rounds of this ammo, not having good luck with jamming problem. Don’t know yet if it’s the gun or ammo. Shooting in a new 22 mag S&W ?
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mitchell said:
thanks for your quick response to first shipment mess.. i will be shopping with you again
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DENNY said:
Ammo performed great in my Walther pistol
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Clay said:
I shopped around, ammo.com had the best deal, and the CCI Maxi Mags performed great
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Doc said:
Good quality ammo at a reasonable price.
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BuzzedLightYears said:
I don't shoot a lot of CCI WMR ammunition due to low availability, but I do try to shoot it enough and it's never failed me. it's always been extremely accurate in my Ruger 10/77 there's only one other manufacturer I choose to use and both are outstanding products. I'd hate to be on the receiving end !!