About CCI
CCI (Cascade Cartridge Inc.) is a division of Vista Outdoor, manufactured in Lewiston, Idaho. Founded in 1951, CCI is best known for rimfire ammunition and primers. The Blazer brand — both brass and aluminum-cased — is CCI's high-volume centerfire range line and one of the most popular budget options in 9mm and .45 ACP. CCI dominates the .22 LR market with Mini-Mag, Blazer, and Stinger being the most widely available rimfire loads in the US. CCI is a sister company to Speer and Federal under the Vista Outdoor umbrella.
Key product lines
| Line | Category | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-Mag | .22 LR | Gold standard for reliable semi-auto .22 cycling |
| Blazer .22 LR | .22 LR | Cheapest bulk .22 LR plinking ammo |
| Blazer Brass | Range / Training | Budget brass-cased centerfire — 9mm, .45, .40 |
| Blazer Aluminum | Range / Training | Cheapest centerfire — aluminum case, not reloadable |
| Stinger | .22 LR | Hyper-velocity .22 — 1,640 fps for varmint/small game |
| Clean-22 | .22 LR | Polymer-coated lead — reduced barrel fouling |
CCI's rimfire lines are where they dominate the market. The Mini-Mag is the default recommendation for any .22 semi-auto that has reliability issues with bulk ammo. Blazer Brass in centerfire calibers competes directly with Federal AE and Winchester White Box.
Popular CCI calibers
- 9mm ammo listings
- 5.56 / .223 ammo listings
- 45 ACP ammo listings
- 308 / 7.62 ammo listings
- 12 gauge shotshell listings
Where to buy CCI ammo
- Lucky Gunner — Fast shipping, strong Blazer Brass and .22 LR inventory
- MidwayUSA — Full CCI/Blazer lineup
- Palmetto State Armory — Frequent deals on Blazer Brass
- Target Sports USA — Free shipping on case quantities
- Sportsman's Warehouse — Online and in-store
Guides & resources
- Best .22 LR for plinking & target — Features Mini-Mag and Blazer
- Cheapest calibers to shoot — .22 LR is #1