Product Overview
The DoubleTap SnakeShot in .45 Colt delivers a revolutionary dual-threat payload that combines a dense #9 birdshot pattern with a hard-cast full wadcutter, giving field shooters and outdoorsmen a versatile, confidence-inspiring round for close-range threats.
- 220gr total payload engineered for effective close-range performance and control
- 300 pieces of #9 birdshot deliver a tight, predictable spread from revolvers
- Non-rifled shot design eliminates centrifugal spin for consistent, reliable patterns
- 70gr hard-cast full wadcutter base ensures deep penetration on solid targets
- Launches at 1,000 fps from a 4-inch barrel with impressively gentle recoil
- Available in 20-round boxes or a bulk 1,000-round case for serious shooters
Who This Is For
The DoubleTap SnakeShot .45 Colt is purpose-built for hikers, campers, hunters, and ranchers who carry a .45 Colt revolver in snake country or rural environments where a versatile close-range round is essential. It's equally at home as a pest-control load and a reliable field companion wherever a quick, dynamic response to small threats is needed without sacrificing the option for solid penetration on larger targets.
Specifications
| Brand | DoubleTap Ammunition |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 Colt |
| Bullet Type | #9 Birdshot + Hard-Cast Full Wadcutter |
| Total Payload Weight | 220 Grains |
| Shot Payload | 300 Pieces #9 Shot |
| Base Projectile | 70gr Hard-Cast Solid Wadcutter |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,000 fps (4" Barrel) |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Case Quantity | 1,000 Rounds |
| Application | Snake Defense, Pest Control, Field Use |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the SnakeShot .45 Colt work in any .45 Colt revolver?
The DoubleTap SnakeShot is designed for use in .45 Colt revolvers and is optimized for barrels of approximately 4 inches in length. The non-rifled shot design takes advantage of the revolver's cylinder gap and rifled barrel without inducing centrifugal spread, resulting in tighter patterns than conventional shotshells. Always verify your specific revolver's chamber dimensions and consult your firearm's manual before use.
How does the dual-projectile design work in the field?
Each SnakeShot round first delivers a dense cloud of 300 #9 birdshot pellets at 1,000 fps, ideal for stopping fast-moving snakes and small pests at close range. Beneath the shot sits a 70-grain hard-cast full wadcutter that continues downrange, providing meaningful penetration should a more substantial threat require it. This layered approach gives shooters a single round capable of handling a wide spectrum of close-range field scenarios.
What is the effective range of the SnakeShot .45 Colt?
Like all pistol shotshells, the SnakeShot is optimized for very close-range engagements, typically within 5 to 10 feet for the most effective birdshot pattern. At these distances the #9 shot remains tightly grouped thanks to the non-centrifugal design, while the hard-cast wadcutter maintains useful terminal performance slightly beyond that range. It is not intended as a general-purpose defensive or hunting round at extended distances.
