Winchester Ammo STLB12L4 Long Beard XR Shot-Lok 12 Gauge 3.50" 2 oz 1200 fps 4 Shot 10 Bx/10 Cs

Winchester Long Beard XR is a premium 12 gauge turkey load built around Shot-Lok Technology, Winchester's approach to delivering denser patterns at extended range. This 3.5" shell holds 2 ounces of #4 shot and loads to 1200 fps, designed for hunters who want to stretch their effective range beyond the traditional 40-yard turkey hunting standard. If you've been limited by conventional lead loads, this ammunition offers a way to push your shotgun's effective distance while keeping recoil and cost more reasonable than heavier exotic loads.

The core appeal is pattern density. Winchester's Shot-Lok Technology is engineered to launch the shot column from the barrel with minimal deformation, which translates to a tighter, more uniform pattern downrange. That matters hugely in turkey hunting, where a well-placed shot in the head and neck is the goal. The specs here—2 oz, #4 shot, 1200 fps—are tuned for that precision work. You're not spraying; you're concentrating pellets where they count.

Each box contains 10 shells. A case holds 10 boxes, so you're looking at 100 rounds per case—standard quantity for serious turkey hunters who want to pattern their gun and have enough on hand for the season. #4 shot is the traditional turkey choice, offering the balance between pellet count and energy retention that head shots demand.

This load is built for 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 3.5" magnum shells. If your gun handles 3.5" shells, this ammunition will function in it. Match it to your shotgun's barrel length and choke, pattern it extensively before season, and you'll get a clear sense of what your gun can do out to 60 yards or beyond.

Key Features

• Shot-Lok Technology for consistently tight, uniform patterns at range
• 2 oz payload delivers high pellet count in #4 shot
• 1200 fps velocity provides reliable knockdown within effective range
• 3.5" magnum shell for 12 gauge shotguns
• Sold in 10-round boxes (10 boxes per case)

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge and chamber size does this ammunition fit?

This is 12 gauge ammunition loaded for 3.5" magnum chambers. Your shotgun must be rated for 3.5" shells to safely fire this load.

What is Shot-Lok Technology?

Shot-Lok is Winchester's pellet management system designed to launch the shot from the barrel in a nearly perfect sphere, minimizing deformation and producing tighter patterns at distance. This is particularly valuable for turkey hunting, where pattern density determines whether you make a clean kill at extended range.

Is this ammunition suitable for turkey hunting?

Yes. The #4 shot size, 2 oz payload, and 1200 fps velocity are all standard specifications for turkey loads. Patterning your specific shotgun and barrel combination at 40+ yards before season is essential to verify point-of-aim and pattern tightness.

How much ammunition is in a case?

A case contains 10 boxes with 10 shells per box, for a total of 100 rounds per case.