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Double Tap's SnakeShot is a different animal from typical handgun shotshells. Instead of relying only on birdshot to spread and slow down, this load pairs 400 pellets of #9 shot with a 180-grain hardcast full wadcutter that rides underneath. That metal disk gives you penetration when the shot pattern doesn't, which means you get real stopping power in the field without the massive recoil hit of full-power .500 S&W loads.
The secret is how the shot sits in the case. Because the #9 pellets don't engage your revolver's rifling, they avoid the centrifugal spread that ruins patterns from traditional shotshells. That means your shot stays tighter, your hit probability goes up, and when you're dealing with a moving target at close range, that counts. Fire from a 4-inch barrel and you're looking at 1000 fps of velocity, which is nothing to sneeze at but far gentler than what standard .500 S&W loads demand.
What makes this load genuinely different is the combination. The shot column does the work on fast-moving pests like snakes and rodents, then the hardcast solid continues behind it with enough momentum to penetrate 22 to 24 inches in ballistic gelatin. You get both the spread advantage of birdshot and the penetration of a solid projectile in one round. That's why this load actually performs better on tough-to-hit targets than you'd expect from a .500 magnum shotshell.
Double Tap manufactures every round by hand with tight tolerances and full inspection before boxing. The brass cases are reloadable, and the whole load is engineered specifically for revolver use in the .500 S&W. Just remember that these rounds don't play well with suppressors due to the dual-projectile design and magnum pressures.
The key difference is the dual-projectile design. While traditional shotshells rely only on spread, Double Tap loads combine #9 shot with a 180-grain hardcast wadcutter beneath it. The shot pattern handles fast-moving targets, and the hardcast solid delivers 22-24 inches of penetration in ballistic gelatin. You get both spread and punch in one round.
The #9 pellets don't engage rifling, which eliminates centrifugal spread and keeps patterns much tighter than conventional shotshells. Fired from a 4-inch barrel, expect a predictable, concentrated pattern suitable for close-range pest work. Pattern size will vary with barrel length and distance, but the design significantly improves consistency compared to traditional options.
Yes, these rounds come in reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers. Double Tap manufactures each round by hand with extremely tight powder charge tolerances (plus or minus 1/10th grain), so if you reload, you're starting with quality components.
These rounds are compatible with all .500 S&W Magnum revolvers. However, Double Tap specifically warns against running SnakeShot Magnum loads through suppressors due to the dual-projectile design and magnum pressures, which can cause issues with suppressor baffles. Always consult your firearm's manual for specific guidance.
| UPC | 659465045783 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500SWSS2 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Grains | 380 gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotshell |
| Shipping Weight | 1.86 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.20 |
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