Double Tap SnakeShot .454 Casull 270-Grain Ammunition (brand part no. 454CSS2) is a specialty wadcutter load built to put down snakes and other small pests at close range without over-penetrating. Double Tap uses the 454 Casull case’s extra powder capacity to drive a heavier, harder-hitting wadcutter than the original SnakeShot line, delivering 22 to 25 inches of consistent penetration in ballistic gelatin while keeping the same reliable shot patterns the line is known for. This load is purpose-built for revolvers chambered in .454 Casull carried as field or trail protection against snakes and small predators, not as a conventional defensive round. Among our handgun ammunition, this SnakeShot load suits hikers, ranchers, and backcountry carriers who want dedicated snake-load performance from their .454 Casull revolver.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .454 Casull.
• The bullet weight is 270 grains.
• The bullet is a wadcutter Snake Shot design.
• The muzzle velocity is 1,300 fps.
• The penetration depth is 22 to 25 inches in ballistic gelatin testing.
• Each box holds 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a defensive round? No, SnakeShot is a specialty load built for snakes and small pests at close range, not general self-defense.

How deep does it penetrate? Double Tap’s own gelatin testing shows 22 to 25 inches of consistent penetration.

How many rounds come in this box? This listing is a single 20-round box.

Buy Double Tap SnakeShot .454 Casull Ammo

A purpose-built snake load with genuinely deeper penetration than the original SnakeShot line, this 270-grain wadcutter is exactly what backcountry carriers need. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we’ll get it to you as soon as it’s ready to ship.