Doubletap Ammunition 45C Snake Shot Dtap 45CSSS2 - 20 Rounds/50 Grains

DoubleTap Ammunition's 45C Snake Shot is a specialized handgun round designed for shooters who need effective close-range pest and varmint control from a revolver. Unlike traditional birdshot loads, this innovative round combines #9 shot with a hardcast full wadcutter backing, delivering both spread and penetration in a single cartridge. The hardcast solid cuts and penetrates while the shot pattern stays tight thanks to the way the load interacts with revolver rifling—eliminating the centrifugal spread you'd get from a standard shotshell. If you spend time around your property or camp dealing with snakes and small pests, this gives you a practical, low-recoil option that actually works in a handgun.

The 45C Snake Shot generates a muzzle velocity of 1000 fps from a 4-inch barrel and carries a 220-grain payload of 300 pieces of #9 shot stacked above the hardcast penetrator. This dual-purpose design means you get the stopping authority of solid shot placement combined with the spread of birdshot—far more forgiving than aiming a single bullet on a moving target at close range. Recoil is surprisingly gentle, making follow-up shots quick and comfortable, whether you're shooting from a holster or a shooting bench.

Each box contains 20 rounds, giving you a practical quantity for property management, range testing, or backup carry in snake country. This is niche ammunition for a specific job: reliable, close-range pest control from a revolver without overkill recoil or over-penetration concerns.

Key Features

• Dual-purpose design: #9 shot backed by hardcast full wadcutter penetrator for cutting and penetrating performance
• Tight shot pattern from revolver barrels—no centrifugal spread in the rifling
• Gentle recoil for quick, comfortable follow-up shots
• 1000 fps muzzle velocity from 4-inch barrel
• 220-grain payload with 300 pieces of #9 shot
• Sold in 20-round boxes for convenient use and storage

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this round work in my .45 Colt revolver?

Yes, the 45C Snake Shot is purpose-built for .45 Colt revolvers. The payload and design work within standard revolver chambers and barrels.

What makes this different from standard birdshot shotshells?

Standard shotshells develop a wide, unpredictable spread pattern when fired through a revolver's rifled barrel due to centrifugal force. The DoubleTap Snake Shot's shot column doesn't interact with the rifling in the same way, producing a tighter, more reliable pattern. The hardcast wadcutter backing also provides penetration and cutting action that pure birdshot doesn't offer.

What's this round best used for?

This is designed for close-range pest and varmint control—primarily snakes and small predators—where a handheld revolver is your tool and you need both spread and stopping power without excessive recoil.

How much recoil should I expect?

Recoil is notably gentle, making this round comfortable for extended shooting and fast follow-up shots, especially compared to standard .45 Colt loads.