22 WMR – #12 Shot 1/8 oz – CCI Shotshell (0025) – 400 Rounds

This 22 WMR shotshell load (0025) gives small game hunters a close-range rimfire option built for patterns instead of single-projectile impact. CCI loads it with 1/8 oz of #12 shot, listed as a 52 grain payload. That payload spreads into a fine pattern after firing. As a result, it helps cover small, fast, close targets better than a standard bullet.

CCI lists this load at 1,000 fps with 115 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it fits short-range pest control and small-game work where precision bullets can be harder to use. The #12 shot charge works best at close distance. It favors snakes, rats, pests, and very small game at controlled ranges. However, it does not replace a conventional hunting bullet for longer shots.

The shotshell design gives this round its value. It turns a 22 WMR rifle or handgun into a tiny scattergun. Moreover, CCI builds these rimfire shotshells for consistent patterns and reliable ignition. That matters when the shot happens fast and close. The round should chamber cleanly, fire reliably, and pattern predictably.

Each box contains 20 rounds. Each case includes 20 boxes, totaling 400 rounds. Consequently, this case supports regular pest-control use, field carry, and reserve storage. CCI uses brass rimfire cases, and the ammunition is not reloadable. The manufacturer also notes that this load is not intended to cycle semi-automatic firearms.

This is a practical specialty load. It offers close-range pattern coverage, clean CCI rimfire ignition, and a compact 400-round case for shooters who need a pest and small-game solution.