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. On the centerfire side, that same value-driven approach carries over to Blazer Brass ammo, offering reloadable brass-cased loads in popular pistol calibers like 9mm and 45 ACP.
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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MichaelLV said:
Good ammo, performs well in my Picky Sig322, but sometimes jams.
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rodrunner said:
Ran these thru several 22's each time it preformed . No problems
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Robert said:
Clean smooth and accurate with no failures.
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Hayes said:
This ammo is great and actually cycles well out of my SR .22 Winchester Wildcat. It doesn't cycle out of the Ruger 10/22 but that's OK because I got it for the Wildcat for shooting pests in my backyard. I have the Sparrow Surpresor on it and it's more quite than a Benjamin pellet gun. Very accurate at 40 yards and it puts birds to sleep instantly. Great product!
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Toad said:
It seems like if this bullet touches a squirrel’s they are dead
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Miata_racer said:
So this ammo costs more than mnay .22’s but for me with ruger mk iv, 10/22, and precision rimfire it work where others produce failure to feed or stovepipes. The plastic casing for each 100 rounds makes it easy to alide the cover back to dole out 10 rounds at a time. Good product.
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turk said:
Running low. My go to 22lr ammo.
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Country said:
The little bullet does everything you expect and more. It is a little work horse!!
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NedC said:
Not much more to say. Great value. Wish shipping was cheaper though.
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John said:
Good ammunition overall, had a couple of jams out of 300 rounds.
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Mark said:
This ammunition did a great job at the range. not miss fires, no jams, shot great!
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Don said:
Had in inventory was Perfect
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Wild said:
Nothing new it’s CCI, this is a good round worked in my pistol and rifle , Rugers, no issues. Will buy again ????
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Anthony said:
Superior round. I will buy again!
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CT Shooter said:
Right out of the gate, it's packaged much better than most others. It's clean and not waxy or sticky which I have had with other ammo. None of the rounds are deformed or questionable telling me the QC is better tool. You won't be disappointed with this ammo.
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DK of La said:
Awesome product, met performance expectations, easy ordering process, fast delivery, and discretely packaged.
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robert said:
good product
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007 said:
Can’t lose with CCI
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Lou said:
I grew up in the 70 hurting with a Mossberg Model 351KA hurting squirrels with stinger's. I had very good luck. When I got in my early 20's I brought a Browning Buck Mark to take with me when I was deer hurting, because squirrels would to always come under your deer stand so at the end of the day I would use it for them. After a while I would hunt squirrels with the buck mark and stinger's, and at 61 I still use stinger's but I have upgraded to a Ruger Mark IV I got it because it is easier to clean. I also still have the Mossberg.
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David said:
The customer service is the best part
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Kevin said:
I HAVE ONLY SHOT ABOUT FOUR HUNDRED ROUNDS SO FAR OF THIS BATCH BUT I HAVE BEEN USING CCI AMMO FOR A GOOD COUPLE YEARS NOW , NEVER DID I HAVE ANY MISFIRES OR OTHER PROBLEMS SO I REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT ALL THIS TALK IS OF FAULTY AMMO. I GUESS THEY WERE JUST BUYING CRAP AMMO.
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:) said:
Ammo performed perfectly! Definitely gonna be a repeat customer! Thanks again!
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Gunner the hunter said:
Best bang for the buck and performs just as their brands do - I promise
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Todder said:
Quality and quick shipping
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Tx Randy said:
Great price, fast service and two day shipping. Two thumbs up.
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Stephen said:
Shot 100 rounds of this through my Ruger SR22 pistol last week. Every round fired and cycled flawlessly. This is why I buy CCI ammunition.
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Ron said:
Best .22 ammo out there.
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Shadow said:
One in every 10 or 15 failed to fire. Not great, but I'm told for rimfire rounds that is normal. I expected more reliability given the price.
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Kimosabe said:
Have not popped a cap on one of this batch, but have shot a bunch of CCI ammo. Bulk is a great value (.08) and CCI is a quality brand. kw
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Ron said:
As an instructor, We use thousands of rounds every year. CCI Minimags are, by far, the most dependable that we have found.
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Jay said:
CCI MiniMag JHP is tops. Bought 5k rounds @bulk price. Great stuff. Bravo ammo.com