DoubleTap SnakeShot .45 Colt 220-grain shotshell ammunition (DoubleTap part no. 45CSSS2) turns a .45 Colt revolver into a close-range snake and pest gun without a caliber change. Double Tap Ammunition loads its SnakeShot rounds with a fine shot charge inside a specialized capsule built to pattern reliably from a revolver’s rifled barrel. This makes it a practical option for ranchers, hikers, and campers who carry a .45 Colt sidearm and want a snake-and-pest option in the same cylinder as their standard defensive loads. It is not a substitute for a standard defensive round, but a purpose-built tool for the threats that crawl rather than walk.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic large-frame revolver cartridge with a long history in single-action and double-action guns.
• The shot capsule weighs 220 grains, loaded specifically for short-range shot dispersal rather than a single projectile.
• This is a shotshell load, built to pattern fine shot at very close range for snakes and small pests.
• The load is part of DoubleTap’s SnakeShot line, purpose-built for revolver cartridges.
• Effective range is intentionally very short, matching its role as a close-quarters snake and pest tool.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to keep a supply on hand without dedicating a whole case to it.
• Boxes ship 50 to a case, a useful bulk option for ranch and property use.
• At roughly $1.42 per round, this specialty load is priced in line with other capsule-shot ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is shotshell ammunition used for? It fires a small charge of fine shot for close-range use against snakes and small pests rather than a single bullet.

Should I rely on this as a defensive round? No, shotshell loads are built for pest and snake use at very short range, not as a primary personal-defense cartridge.

Does this fit standard .45 Colt revolvers? Yes, it is loaded to function in standard .45 Colt revolvers without any modification.

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