DoubleTap 327 Federal SnakeShot 95gr – Proven #9 Shot Pest Control Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The DoubleTap 327 Federal SnakeShot load turns a 327 Federal Magnum revolver into a close-range pest control tool. Each cartridge carries a 95 grain payload made up of about 110 pieces of #9 shot stacked over a 40 grain hardcast full wadcutter, all loaded in brass cases with boxer primers. The shot spreads into a tight, predictable pattern at short distances, while the wadcutter adds penetration. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• How the SnakeShot Design Works
• DoubleTap 327 Federal SnakeShot Specifications
• Field Notes and Safety Tips

How the SnakeShot Design Works

Traditional handgun shot shells use a plastic capsule that shatters in the rifling, and the spinning shot flies outward in a wide, uneven ring. DoubleTap took a different approach. The #9 shot in this load does not take the rifling, so there is no centrifugal spread, and patterns stay tighter and more consistent at the short ranges where snakes and small pests are usually encountered.

Under the shot sits a hardcast full wadcutter. While the pellets cover the target area, the wadcutter follows behind and cuts a clean, full-diameter path. That pairing gives the round more effect on larger pests than shot alone, and it is part of why DoubleTap calls the result more dynamic in the field.

Recoil stays gentle. Chattanooga lists the load at about 1,000 fps from a 4 inch barrel, which is well below the velocity of full-power 327 Federal bullet loads. That makes the round pleasant to fire from small-frame revolvers and easy to control when you need a quick second shot on a moving target.

DoubleTap ammunition is known for careful quality control, and this load reflects that. It is meant to ride in the first chambers of a trail or ranch revolver, ready for a rattlesnake on the path or a rodent in the barn, while the remaining chambers hold standard bullet loads.

DoubleTap 327 Federal SnakeShot Specifications

Before loading your cylinder, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the distributor data for this item.

• Brand: DoubleTap Ammunition
• Caliber: 327 Federal Magnum
• Payload: 95 grain total, about 110 pieces of #9 shot over a 40 grain hardcast full wadcutter
• Velocity: about 1,000 fps from a 4 inch barrel
• Case: brass, boxer primed, reloadable
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: 327FSS2
• UPC: 659465223358

Field Notes and Safety Tips

Pattern the load before you depend on it. Set a paper target at 3, 5, and 7 yards and fire one shot at each distance to see how the shot spreads from your barrel length. Most snake encounters happen within a few yards, and knowing your effective range keeps you from taking shots the load cannot handle.

DoubleTap does not recommend SnakeShot loads for use with suppressors. Keep these rounds for open-muzzle revolvers and lever guns, and check that a lever-action rifle feeds them reliably before relying on them, since the flat nose and shot column may behave differently from standard bullets.

Mind your backstop. The hardcast wadcutter can travel much farther than the shot, so treat every round like a bullet load. Avoid firing at hard surfaces such as rocks or concrete where pellets and the wadcutter can ricochet.

Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants. A box in the truck, tackle bag, or barn kit keeps this 327 Federal snake shot ready when you need it.

This load is a strong fit for hikers, ranchers, gardeners, and anglers who carry a 327 Federal revolver in snake country. It also suits anyone who wants a gentle-recoiling pest control round for barns, sheds, and campsites. If you need a dependable 327 Fed shot shell with an added hardcast punch, the DoubleTap 327 Federal SnakeShot is a proven choice.

Your 327 Federal revolver also chambers 32 H&R Magnum, so the DoubleTap 32 Mag 90gr SnakeShot is another option for the cylinder. More details on the SnakeShot line are available from DoubleTap Ammunition.