Shooting SNAKE SHOT? *Results*

Published on May 15, 2025
Duration: 0:47

This video tests DoubleTap's .38 Special DT Snake Shot, featuring #9 shot and a 50-grain hardcast solid projectile. Fired from a GForce Arms lever-action rifle, the snake shot demonstrated significant energy transfer and a 'peppering' effect on a water jug target, contrasting with a standard .38 Special round. The unique flat-nosed cartridge design was also highlighted.

Quick Summary

DoubleTap .38 Special DT Snake Shot combines #9 shot with a 50-grain hardcast solid projectile. Tested in a GForce Arms lever-action rifle, it showed greater energy transfer and pellet spread ('peppering') on a water jug target compared to standard .38 Special rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Snake Shot
  2. 00:11Firearm and Ammunition Inspection
  3. 00:24Comparative Shooting Test
  4. 00:39Results Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DoubleTap .38 Special DT Snake Shot?

DoubleTap .38 Special DT Snake Shot is specialty ammunition containing #9 shot pellets combined with a 50-grain hardcast solid projectile. It features a unique flat-nosed cartridge design for specific applications.

How does snake shot compare to standard .38 Special rounds?

In a comparative test, the snake shot demonstrated significantly more energy transfer and a wider spread of pellets ('peppering') on a water jug target compared to a standard .38 Special round.

What firearm was used to test the snake shot?

The snake shot ammunition was tested using a GForce Arms lever-action rifle equipped with a red dot sight and tactical light.

What are the components of the DoubleTap snake shot cartridge?

The DoubleTap .38 Special DT Snake Shot cartridge includes #9 shot and a 50-grain hardcast solid projectile, totaling approximately 130 grains of payload.

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