Winchester Long Beard Tungsten Shotshell 12ga 3.5" 2-3/4oz 1100 fps #8 5/ct
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Winchester Long Beard Tungsten shotshells bring serious pattern density and knockdown power to turkey season. Built around 17g/cc tungsten shot in #8, these 12-gauge 3.5" loads deliver 2-3/4 ounces at 1100 fps—engineered to put more pellets on target with minimal wind drift and maximum energy downrange. If you're hunting turkeys and want consistent, tight patterns that perform regardless of choke, this is the ammunition purpose-built for that job.
The tungsten payload isn't just heavier per pellet than lead; it patterns tighter in the critical 10" circle at 60 yards where most turkey shots happen. Winchester buffers the shot to prevent deformation, so pellets maintain their aerodynamics and fly true without strays that waste your pattern density. You get predictable performance through any choke tube—no guessing whether your setup will print the pattern you need.
Each box contains 5 shells, so you're loading for a focused hunt, not blasting away. These are premium ammunition for hunters who understand that one well-placed shot beats a cloud of pellets, and tungsten chemistry ensures those pellets hit harder and stay grouped tighter than traditional lead turkey loads over distance.
Key Features
- 17g/cc tungsten shot for superior density and energy retention
- Buffered payload reduces pellet deformation for consistent patterns
- High pattern density in the 10" circle at 60 yards
- 3.5" magnum case for maximum payload capacity
- #8 shot size optimized for turkey hunting range
- 1100 fps velocity for balanced recoil and on-target energy
Specifications
| Gauge | 12 |
| Shell Length | 3.5" |
| Payload Weight | 2-3/4 oz |
| Shot Type | Tungsten (17g/cc) |
| Shot Size | #8 |
| Velocity | 1100 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes tungsten better than lead for turkey hunting?
Tungsten is denser than lead, so each pellet carries more energy and resists wind drift better. At the same payload weight, you get more pellets in your pattern because tungsten pellets are smaller and pack tighter. Winchester's 17g/cc tungsten formula delivers tighter 10-yard circle patterns at 60 yards compared to traditional lead turkey loads—critical for clean, ethical harvests.
Will these shells work through my turkey choke?
Yes. Winchester designed the Long Beard payload with buffering to prevent pellet deformation, so tungsten shot flows smoothly through any choke tube without creating excessive flyers that destroy pattern consistency. You get predictable patterns whether you're running a full, extra-full, or specialized turkey choke.
How many rounds are in a box?
Each box contains 5 shells, giving you enough for patterning and a focused hunt.
What's the effective range on turkeys?
We don't have effective range data from the manufacturer. Patterning your specific shotgun and choke combination at various distances is the only reliable way to determine your effective range with these shells.
