2015 Shot Show: Winchester Longbeard and Rooster XR Lok'd and Lethal Shotgun Ammo

[ceriksson]

Winchester was showing their new Shotgun ammo featuring their Shot Lok Technology.

It is designed as a Turkey round but it could have benefits for other game. Their advertizing is showing off a Turkey that was taken at 66yds.





Basically, they finely pack the shot then embed an epoxy type substance in it so it all comes out of the barrel in a tight group before separating from the epoxy. Pretty interesting concept for longer range patterns

Shot-Lok Technology prevents pellets from deforming due to the effects of load acceleration, keeping all pellets round and allowing them to remain on a tight, consistent path toward the target

It boasts:

• Shot launches from the barrel near perfectly round for extremely tight long range patterns
• 2x the number of shot in a 10" circle out to 60yds
• Greater penetration at 50yds than standard lead

Available in:

• 12 Gauge Only
• 3 and 3-1/2 Length
• 1-3/4, 2, 1-7/8, and 2-1/8 Weight Shot
• 4,5,6 Shot Size
• Velocity: 1200Fps for standard, and 1050Fps for the Magnum

Images from the brochure with more info including patterning


Shot taken at 40yds

 

[ceriksson]

They didn't have any on display but they are also offering some upland game ammo with the Shot Lok Technology as well

Rooster XR | Lok'd and Lethal

Winchester Rooster XR delivers devastating terminal performance on uploand game. Innovative Shot-Lok technology delivers near perfectly round plated lead shot for extremely tight, deep penetrating long-range patterns. Rooster XR is the most lethal shell in the industry for bringing down even those late season, long-range roosters. 15 rounds per box

12 Gauge Only
3" Length
1-1/4Oz Shot
5 and 6 Size
1450Fps Velocity


Not available until July 2015

 

[Firas]

Sounds like the wax slugs that are fun to make and use!

 

[charlesquik]

my god wouldnt shoot 20 in a row

 

[Arclight]

Looks interesting. I hope it come up here soon. I would like to see how it patterns.

 

[ceriksson]

Looks interesting. I hope it come up here soon. I would like to see how it patterns.

I'm going to post some images from the product brochure back into the main post

 

[burnsy56]

Thanks for all your efforts in bringing the show to us. Truly appreciate it.
I always wondered why ammo co's. didn't do this to shot shells. Cost I suppose...

 

[sherlockbonez]

So this is a lead shot?

 

[Aniest]

So this is a lead shot?

It looks copper coated though?

I have been filling hand loaded buck shot and other larger pellets with a "buffer" for years because my step-dad taught me... and he's been doing if for a long time. This is just a commercial version of that for those that don't reload.

 

[RPgunguy]

Are we going to see any here for the April Turkey season???
Any mention of cost?

 

[ceriksson]

The brochure said available Jan 2015 for the turkey loads and July 2015 for the rooster.

I have no idea how the distributor system works for the Cdn dealer system for winchester ammo so I would say it depends on the company. I'd hazard a guess that the larger retailers would be first to get it?

For price, I'd say it is a premium round so price it accordingly.

 

[be2man]

They say what's recommended for a choke? Would a super tight turkey choke disrupt the epoxy bound payload and blow the pattern?

 

[Lead Loader]

Ive already bought and used it last year, $20/10rnds, kicks like a damn huge slug when you fire it( testing patterns with a couple rounds at once)