Winchester’s iconic turkey load, Long Beard XR, was such a game changer for serious turkey hunting nuts that many thought it might never be topped. Well, leave it to the maker of that amazing shotshell to outdo itself with an even harder-hitting, tighter-patterning, load … Long Beard TSS.
Looking for bright spots within the shooting sports arena? Take a hard look at handgun shooting. According to recent research by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), 20 million people spent 16.9 billion (yeah, billion-with-a-B) dollars annually, and 37% of those people and their money were devoted to handgun shooting. That group outpaced rifle aficionados (32%) shotgun nuts (25%) and black powder fans (6%) handily.
Anyone with a little fade in his camo and some patches on his waders knows that killing ducks and geese is a whole lot easier when you’ve got the proper choke and load combo for your shotgun. Trouble is, plenty of us know it, but very few take the time to figure out exactly what that combination is. Which is kind of ironic, according to Carlson Choke Tubes owner Nolan May. “Bowhunters–and I am one–will shoot hundreds of arrows over the course of a summer so they’re ready for that one or two shots they’ll get all fall,” he said. “Waterfowlers, on the other hand, will shoot dozens, if not hundreds, of shots in the field in the course of a season, but the vast majority won’t take the time and spend a little money to find the right choke for their shotgun in the preseason. It’s pretty crazy.”
Already known for its all-star team of waterfowl loads, Winchester added an exciting newcomer for this fall. Last Call is a TSS load that offers unbelievable performance where success is a requirement, not a hope. “We launched Last Call in early September and are really excited about this new choice for waterfowlers,” said Jimmy Wilson, Product Manager for Winchester Ammunition. “It’s the perfect complement to the other loads that serious hunters have embraced for years.”
No doubt, the 22 LR is the undisputed king of cartridges.
A mid-power offering in the evolutionary chain of the French sportsman/inventor Louis-Nicolas Flobert’s .22 BB Cap of 1845, the .22 Long Rifle walked a perfect line between power, recoil, noise and cost that outshined all other rimfires and is still going strong today. Indeed, it’s estimated that roughly 2.5 billion rounds of .22 LR are manufactured each year!
Looking toward fall, one of my all-time favorites is and always will be deer hunting. It’s the one hunt I’ve done since I was a little girl in central Minnesota and it's something many hunters can relate to.
Deer hunting may officially start in the fall, but much of the hard work happens beforehand. While some might consider this preparation hard work, it’s a fun year-round activity that enhances the overall hunting experience and boosts chances of success.
Early fall dove shoots are a tradition throughout much of the country. In many ways, dove shoots herald the start of the hunting season. Volleys of shots reverberate around farm country as shotgunners face the humbling experience that often accompanies taking a crack at the fast-flying birds.
Serious competition shooters have a different focus than the casual shooter. They usually have specific events and goals they are training for. However, there are skill benefits for the casual shooter that can be found in competition. It’s a place not to be overlooked when a new gun owner is trying to improve their proficiency!
For all of the current firearm owners and recreational shooters out there, there are many others who have thought about going to the range or owning a firearm but don’t know where to start. Let’s talk about some of the simple things you should know that can help you get to the range!
Within each eNewsletter, we’ll share engaging information in the shooting sports world including upcoming events, tips from Team Winchester and how to get more involved shooting sports world. In addition, we’ll showcase products that will help you prepare for time spent on the range with family and friends, or, for your next competition. Once again, welcome to the Winchester Shooting Sports eNewsletter!
Desi Edmunds
As an avid hunter, it’s incredibly important to have confidence in my gear, especially when it comes to ammunition. For decades, Winchester has gone above and beyond, introducing ammunition products that deliver consistent results on the range and in the field. No better example comes to mind than Power-Point centerfire rifle ammo. This legacy round remains one of the most popular among big-game hunters still today … and I know firsthand why.
South Dakota is best known for some exceptional things; Mount Rushmore, my mother’s incredible cooking and pheasant hunting. And when it comes to hunting pheasants, we can coin South Dakota as the pheasant hunting capital of the world, given its rich pheasant resources.
Hundreds of fellow shooters came to congratulate Matthew Bartholow after notching another incredible accomplishment. He just stepped off the line after winning the 2022 World Doubles Championship at the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships put on by the American Trapshooting Association in Sparta, IL. This shoot is the largest event of its kind. It attracts shooters from all over the world, spanning several days with more than 20 events to compete in. To say Matthew was brimming with emotion was an understatement.
The conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. It is the mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), a modern day, model organization that has demonstrated a commitment to conservation at the highest level for 50 years. It’s an achievement to celebrate. It’s a half century of leadership, headquarters staff, regional directors and dedicated volunteers all working for the wild turkey, habitat improvement and positive promotion of hunting and the shooting sports.
To see the face of the future of competitive sporting-clays shooting, you have to look no farther than young, Florida-born Joseph Fanizzi. And Winchester is justly proud to announce that Fanizzi is now officially affiliated with Winchester Ammunition.
To see the face of the future of competitive sporting-clays shooting, you have to look no farther than young, Florida-born Joseph Fanizzi. And Winchester is justly proud to announce that Fanizzi is now officially affiliated with Winchester Ammunition.
If you are one of the mentors helping millions of first-time firearm owners learn about firearms and ammunition, or one of those new to gun ownership, here are some facts every gun owner should know when making choices in ammunition.
Don’t feel overwhelmed! Let's break down some of the basic details to have in mind before you make a purchase.
For me, loading magazines is a part of prep for the range that I find exciting. It means I’m going to spend time doing something I love. In this blog, I’m going to share how to load magazines in ways that will help a new firearm owner or someone who is new to the range, and maybe give people who think they know it all something to ponder. Let’s see…
A black bear ambles silently towards us through neck-high ferns interlaced in the twisted grove of alder trees. Thick vegetation doesn't describe the Alaskan jungle before us; the greenery resembles a garden salad with one flaxseed hidden in the middle.
The lethality of Winchester Expedition Big Game Long Range continues to amaze me. I hoped to add bison to the list of Alaskan animals downed by my ammunition of choice.
WHOP! The report of a well-placed shot is a beautiful sound. Music to my ears on Kodiak Island, Land of the Giants.
The Emerald Island has an abundant population of brown bears, mountain goats, blacktail deer, and fox. The hunting history of “The Rock” is rich, filled with big tales from big adventures. When gearing up for this journey, many thoughts run through my mind regarding safety and performance. I don’t want to be under-gunned (or should not be!) when coming face to face with a 10-foot tall hungry brown bear. A near perfect medium with calibers such as 338 Win Mag, 300 Win Mag, and 300 WSM are all great choices to consider for such an outing. The real key is finding the ammunition combo which will perform as intended.
What you should know about loading and unloading a semi auto is very similar to what you should know about a pump shotgun.
This is the Winchester SXP, and it’s an entry-level shotgun with very simple steps required to use it.
A Fall Classic once more gathered the greats of the shooting sports at the state-of-the-art National Shooting Complex, October 22-31.
A woman’s place is–on the trap field. Or the skeet, sporting clays, or 5-stand, and especially at San Antonio’s National Shooting Complex where through the 31st, the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Championship–powered by Winchester®–is wrapping up the year’s-long tour of the five major regional championships, the US Open, and now the finale.
There is nothing that makes me happier than hearing someone wants to begin hunting. This is my sentiment as well as a vast majority of the hunting community.
The Amateur Trapshooting Association’s World Doubles Championship, held at the Grand in August, 2021, at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL, was particularly memorable, and a point of pride for Winchester.
Moose Season is what I look forward to every year. For our family, a full freezer of red meat is depended upon. During the September season, hunters in Alaska who are on a 10-day hunt will get one great opportunity at a legal bull. Sometimes, however, not at all.
Like a boss, this buckskin wearing bad boy was a showmen, a soldier, and last but not least a mighty hunter. What’s more impressive than him earning the Congressional Medal of Honor during the American Civil War, or taking 4,000 plus bison in a year in a half to feed Kansas Pacific Railroad workers, is that his legacy and memories live on and are enshrined in Cody Wyoming as if the man never died. As the saying goes, “Hero’s get remembered, but Legends never die.” - The Sandlot
You bought a new shotgun, and now you need shells for it. So you run down to the local gun shop to buy some. But then you see all the mumbo jumbo on the box--Dram Equivalent? Ounces? Shot Size?--and uh, you’re confused! Well, don’t be. Instead, read this!
If you’re searching for a more capable round in terms of terminal performance, and don’t mind larger-framed guns and added recoil, then don’t neglect the 10mm Auto.
When shooting a handgun, it’s very tempting to point the gun where you are looking and expect to hit your intended target. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen like that.
If you bought a handgun for concealed carry purposes—great job! Bear in mind that learning to use a firearm for self-defense involves much more than simply shooting bullseyes on a range, where everything is easy. After the fundamentals—proper stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger squeeze—are mastered, try these two defensive drills.