EAST ALTON, IL (January 23, 2024) — To pay tribute to one of the most prolific conservation organizations of all time, Winchester is proud to announce its NWTF “Committed to Conservation” Long Beard XR ammunition in 2024.
Winchester Long Beard XR has cemented itself as one of the most innovative and effective turkey hunting shotshells ever built. This iconic ammunition pairs well with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), a leader in conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
The commemorative ammunition is available in 12 gauge, 3-inch, No. 5 shot and features the NWTF logo and Mossy Oak® Original Bottomland® camouflage on the packaging, making this a collectible for any turkey hunter.
Long Beard XR turkey ammunition utilizes the patented SHOT-LOK® resin, which fully encapsulates and buffers the shot within the shell to prevent pellet deformation upon firing. The copper-plated lead shot is kept nearly perfectly round to dramatically improve patterns down range with more hits on target and increased energy at extended distances. Long Beard XR was first introduced in 2014 and quickly became one of the most innovative and superior turkey loads, setting records at the NWTF Still Target Competition, as well as being recognized as ‘ammunition of the year’ by several industry organizations.
To learn more about the 2024 Winchester Ammunition new products, visit Winchester.com.
| Brand | Symbol | Caliber | Length | Velocity (fps) | Payload | Shot Size | Box Size |
| SHOTSHELL | |||||||
| Long Beard XR® | STLB1235N | 12 ga | 3 ” | 1200 | 1-3/4 oz | #5 | 10 rnds |
About National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has conserved or enhanced over 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to drive wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities throughout the U.S. by working across boundaries on a landscape scale.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and the U.S. Warfighter. The 158-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 158 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About Gun Owners Care
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
