Winchester Long Beard Tungsten Shotshell 12ga 3" 2-1/4oz 1100 fps #9 5/ct

Winchester Long Beard Tungsten shotshells bring a serious upgrade to turkey hunting with high-density tungsten shot that delivers consistent, hard-hitting patterns downrange. These 12-gauge 3" shells load 2-1/4 ounces of 17g/cc tungsten pellets at 1100 fps, engineered to punch through feathers and bone with energy that traditional lead loads can't match. If you're hunting turkeys and want ammunition that patterns reliably through any choke tube and performs when it counts, Long Beard Tungsten rounds out your shotgun's potential.

The payload design eliminates flyers by letting shot flow smoothly through chokes without deformation, which means tighter, more predictable patterns in the critical 40–60 yard zone where turkey hunts are decided. The tungsten material is significantly denser than lead, concentrating more energy into fewer pellets—a real advantage when you need clean, decisive hits on wary birds. Winchester's buffering system keeps pellets from deforming during acceleration, preserving the energy and pattern density you're paying for.

Each box contains five shells, making this an economical choice for hunters who pattern-test loads or run multiple shots during a season. Whether you're working a morning roost or calling birds across a field, Long Beard Tungsten ammunition is built for the discipline and demands of serious turkey hunting.

Key Features

• 17g/cc tungsten shot for maximum energy transfer and knockdown power
• Buffered payload design minimizes flyers and delivers consistent patterns through any choke
• High pellet density concentrates more shot in lethal zones at typical turkey ranges
• 1100 fps velocity optimized for pattern and energy retention
• 12-gauge 3" magnum shell format

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes work with Winchester Long Beard Tungsten shells?

Long Beard Tungsten is designed to shoot smoothly through any choke tube. The buffered payload eliminates flyers and allows consistent patterns regardless of your choke constriction.

How does tungsten shot compare to lead for turkey hunting?

Tungsten is significantly denser than lead, which means these rounds deliver more energy per pellet at the target. The 17g/cc tungsten in Long Beard loads offers superior knockdown power and penetration compared to traditional lead turkey ammunition.

Is #9 shot suitable for turkey hunting?

Yes. The high pellet count and density of #9 tungsten shot creates the pattern density needed for reliable turkey takes at typical hunting ranges when fired through appropriate chokes.

How many shells are in a box?

Each box contains 5 shotshells.