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CONTENTS

17 WIN

SUPER MAG

06 New Products Check out the latest products to hit store shelves in 2013 from Winchester.

12 Winchester Launches a Rimfire Revolution by Ron Spomer

The American Legend writes the next chapter in cutting-edge rimfire development with the new 17 Winchester Super Magnum.

18 Winchester Blind Side®: Ready for Anything by Bill Miller

This hard-hitting versatile waterfowl load allows hunters to make rapid adjustments in the field depending on the setup and the hunting itself.

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24 Firearm Options for Personal Defense by Rob Pincus

When it comes to personal defense, citizens not only have a number of firearms to choose from, but thanks to Winchester, plenty of reliable loads in the PDX1 Defender line as well.

30 Varmint XTM Puts It to the Predators by David Draper

For the growing legion of dedicated varmint and predator hunters across America, Winchester has developed the ultimate load.

36 True TrAAckerTM

By Aaron Carter, Managing Editor, American Rifleman

With a ballast-fueled, highly visible true tracking wad, Winchester’s latest shotshell allows shooters to make lead adjustments on the fly for more hit targets.

42 One Tough Boar tm

See Why You’ve Been Missing

by Brian McCombie

A West Texas hog hunt proves the absolute worth of Winchester Razorback XT ammunition.

48 Live Every Shot by Jason Gilbertson

World-class shooter Kim Rhode sets an all-time Olympic record, medaling in her fifth consecutive games in London.

54 Shooting Myths & Misconceptions by Ron Spomer

Test your shooting knowledge against some of these commonly held misperceptions.

58 Loaded for Bear: Best Medicine for Mega Bruins by Chris Dorsey

The .375 H&H may hold traditional billing for the best all-around bear load, but thanks to modern ammunition, hunters have plenty of super-effective choices.

62 Before the BOOM! by Michael Turbyfill

For guaranteed shot success, turkey hunters need to keep in mind four critical factors before squeezing the trigger.

66 Winchester Ballistic Silvertip® Equals Perfection on Whitetails by Tim Herald

With the Ballistic Silvertip bullet a proven performer on predators and varmints, developments in heavier calibers will have deer hunters singing its praises as well.

70 Time for the Great Outdoors Make finding a place to hunt or shoot easier with this section of resources for today’s shooting sportsmen.

74 Winchester Licensed Merchandise Take a look at the companies and products that carry the Winchester brand.

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78 Winchester Goes Digital by Chasiti Kirkland

Winchester may have been around for more than 145 years, but that hasn’t stopped it from leading the way in digital products and services for shooters and hunters.

82 Gen Y Afield

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by Kyle Wintersteen

When introducing a young person to the outdoors, it’s absolutely critical to select the right ammunition.

86 Choosing the Right Ammo by Mark Olis

When it comes to bullet choices, selecting the right ammunition can make or break a season.

90 Winchester Ballistics Guide Get complete ballistics information from Winchester’s entire line of ammunition.

116 Winchester Afield: Adventures Brought to Life on TV Catch Winchester products in action on today’s top outdoor television programs.

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2013 new products 17 WINCHESTER SUPER MAGNUM

The Rimfire Revolution Begins Now

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17 WIN SUPER MAG

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HIGH VELOCITY

17 HMR

It’s all in the numbers … in this case, specifically the ballistics for the new 17 Winchester Super Magnum. It may be hard to believe that a ‘rimfire’ caliber can deliver centerfire-like performance … well, not so unbelievable when you combine Winchester engineering and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Hang on folks, because Winchester is introducing the world’s fastest, most innovative rimfire caliber. It’s truly a product of The American Legend … their concept, their design, their leadership that is redefining the rimfire category. Why all the hype? Again, it’s all in the numbers … read on and then let it simmer. The new 17 Win Super Mag (a 27 caliber shellcase necked down to a 17 caliber bullet) surpasses the downrange velocity, energy, trajectory and wind bucking characteristics of both the 17 HMR and 22 WMR. Loaded in the popular Winchester High Energy (HE) and High Velocity (HV) and Super-X brands, the new caliber will accommodate 20- and 25-grain polymer tipped bullets, plus a 20-grain JHP. Consider the new caliber is 600 feet per second (fps) faster than the 17 HMR for equal bullet weights. The velocity of the 20-grain bullet is an astounding 3,000 fps, and the 25 grain bullet clocks in at 2,600 fps. With more than two and half times more downrange energy and over 50 percent flatter trajectory (and reduced N E W 2 013 O F F E R I N G S wind drift) than 17HMR and 22 WMR BULLET TYPE SYMBOL VELOCITY the most ground breaking rimfire Varmint HV S17W20 3000 caliber in the world is clearly … SEE Varmint HE S17W25 2600 the 17 Winchester THE FULL Super X X17W20 3000 BALLISTICS Super Magnum. TEST ON

BLIND SIDE

HexTM steel shot. The diamond cut wad. And, the Drylok® Super Steel system. Considered the most revolutionary shotshell design ever introduced to the waterfowl hunter, Winchester Blind Side is taking its widely successful magnum load and making it FASTER. For the duck and goose hunters that demand a speedy payload, Blind Side High Velocity is stacked, faster, and more deadly than ever. Loaded with 100 percent Hex steel shot, you get more pellets on target, a larger kill zone and more trauma inducing pellets than ever before … meaning more fast kills. And, for hunters who chase ringneck pheasants and other upland game, Winchester introduces Blind Side Pheasant. This lead-free offering combines all the same innovative features as the Blind Side waterfowl round, with an optimized shot size, shot weight and velocities for upland game. N E W 2 013 O F F E R I N G S

BULLET WT. 20 25 20

SYMBOL

GAUGE LENGTH SHOT WT. VELOCITY SHOT SIZE

HIGH VELOCIT Y WATERFOWL

SBS12LHV

3 1⁄ 2 ”

1 3⁄ 8

1675

BB, 1, 2, 6

SBS123HV

3”

1 1⁄ 8

1675

1, 2, 3, 6

MAGNUM PHEASANT

SBSPH123

3”

1 3⁄ 8

1400

SBSPH12

2 ⁄4 ”

1 1 ⁄4

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RAZORBACK XT

.44 Rem. Mag.

12 Gauge 00 Buckshot

Tough Boar. Tougher Bullet. N E W 2 013 O F F E R I N G S

Developed to meet the rugged demands of wild hog hunting, shotshell the Winchester Razorback XT line of ammunition continues to SYMBOL velocity gauge length expand. With new offerings in shotshell and big bore handgun, and more options in centerfire rifle, hunters have more bullet S12RBSS 1600 12 2 3 ⁄4 ” choices than ever before to help curb booming wild hog S12RB00 1450 12 2 3 ⁄4 ” populations. Current estimates indicate that the overall wild hog population in the United States has increased to more CENTERFIRE RIFLE than 5 million, with over 2.5 million in Texas alone. SYMBOL caliber bullet wt. Shotshell— The Winchester Razorback XT Segmenting S3006WB 30-06 SPRG 180 Slug includes a one ounce rifled slug—with wad stabilizer— S270WB 270 WIN 130 that drives through thick hide and bone and then segments into three pieces for massive knock down power. The #00 S76239WB 7.62x39mm 123 Buckshot (8 pellets) round is optimum for close quarter CENTERFIRE HANDGUN wild hog hunts in dense cover, delivering tight patterns and maximum lethality. SYMBOL caliber bullet wt. Big Bore Handgun—The 44 Rem Mag, 225 S44MWB 44 MAG 225 grain Razorback XT cartridge includes an engineered hollowpoint for delayed expansion on extremely tough hogs. The six-position beveled profile delays expansion and strengthens the expanded segments for high weight retention and deep penetration. Centerfire Rifle—Built to take down the toughest wild boars, Winchester continues to expand its Razorback XT bullet offerings in centerfire rifle in both 270 Win. and 30-06 SPRG. Additionally, the 7.62x39 provides a new opportunity for sportsmen heading afield with one of their favorite semi-automatic rifles. This tough one-piece, lead-free bullet is constructed with an engineered hollow point—optimized for delayed expansion through thick hide and providing massive trauma and knock down. A beveled profile helps to delay expansion and these rifle cartridges are loaded with flash-suppressed powder, which reduces muzzle flash for ideal performance in low-light conditions.

shot wt.

(Pellets/oz)

1 1 ⁄8 oz. slug 8 pellets OO

bullet type Razorback XT Razorback XT

Segmenting Slug

Razorback XT

bullet type

7.62 x 39mm

Razorback XT

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VARMINT X

AA TR AACKER ®

Extreme on Predators TM

See Why You’ve Been Missing Shooting at a moving target with a shotgun has never been deemed the simplest recreational activity. Whether it’s a bright orange clay target APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: zipping from left to right at 45 miles per hour, or a flock of doves slashing • Training for Sport Shooting into your setup … shooters and hunters have been known to miss a time • Tracking Leads on Crossing Birds or two. But where is the miss? High? Low? Behind? In front? Winchester • Wads in Multiple Colors for announces its most innovative shotshell target load, designed for training Varying Light Conditions shotgun shooters, the AA TrAAcker. This non-pyrotechnic shotshell is loaded with a plastic colored wad that tracks in the shot cloud, making it visible. Whether you are helping train a shooter, or, you are the shooter, AA TrAAcker will help track leads on clay targets or crossing birds and other challenging shot scenarios. Winchester has designed its AA TrAAcker with multiple colored wads for varying light conditions. The black colored wad is optimum for clear skies, TM and the blaze orange colored wad is ideal for overcast, dark backdrop conditions. The innovative wad design includes longer, notched petals, and captures 1⁄8 ounce of shot which stabilizes wad spin and ensures that the wad remains in the center of the shot cloud for optimum tracking. For the first time in history, shooters can see why they’ve been missing … and improve their abilities on the range and in the field. N E W 2 013 O F F E R I N G S SYMBOL

CONDITION

AAHA127TO

Overcast, Dark Backdrop

VELOCITY GAUGE LENGTH DR. EQ. SHOT WT. SHOT SIZE 1250

2 3 ⁄4 ”

3”

1 1⁄ 8

AAHA127TB

Clear Sky

1250

2 3 ⁄4 ”

3”

1 1⁄ 8

AA128TO

Overcast, Dark Backdrop

1145

2 3 ⁄4 ”

1 1⁄ 8

AA128TB

Clear Sky

1145

2 3 ⁄4 ”

1 1⁄ 8

More predator and varmint hunters means more predator hunting gear … from calls and camo to optics and tricked out long-range rifles. The demands of predator hunting require precise ballistics, long-range accuracy and explosive terminal performance. The new Varmint X line provides predator and varmint hunters with a product built specifically for the demands of their unique application. Polymer-tipped bullets provide high ballistic coefficients while also delivering the necessary accuracy and fragmentation needed for knocking down wary predators or setting up over a prairie dog town. The ranks of predator hunters are growing faster than any other segment and Varmint X provides a no-nonsense option for the serious hunter. Varmint X combines a swaged lead core, thin-walled jacket of matchgrade copper gilding metal and a hard polymer tip for a bullet design that is deadly on predators.

PDX1 DEFENDER ®

The Power to Defend.

Tactical reliability in critical situations … Winchester PDX1 Defender is the most complete line of ammunition for personal defense. From rimfire and shotshell to centerfire handgun and rifle, Winchester is the industry leader that has redefined bullet innovation in each category. Winchester expands its popular line of centerfire rifle offerings in 2013 with the 7.62x39mm topped with a 120-grain bullet. This load features the proprietary Winchester split-core technology (SCT) bullet utilizing two lead cores within the engineered bullet jacket. The non-bonded front core provides rapid expansion, and the bonded rear core provides optimum penetration for personal defense situations. Explore the full line of Winchester PDX1 7.62 x 39mm Defender products for your personal defense needs.

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caliber

bullet wt.

bullet type

X204P

204 Ruger

Polymer Tip

X223P1

223 REM

Polymer Tip

X223P

223 REM

Polymer Tip

X22250P

22-250 REM

Polymer Tip

X243P

243 WIN

Polymer Tip

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SYMBOL

caliber

bullet wt.

VELOCITY

S76239PDB

7.62x39mm

120

2365

338 LAPUA The 338 Lapua Magnum has earned a sterling reputation as a devastatingly accurate long-range cartridge capable of sub-MOA groups at ranges almost unheard of with other calibers. Winchester is excited to introduce two new offerings in this caliber for 2013. The 250-grain boattail hollowpoint Match load is built for exacting shooters with high accuracy expectations for use on the range N E W 2 013 O F F E R I N G S or in competition. The new 300 grain Accubond SYMBOL caliber bullet wt. description CT load is a big game hunter’s dream and will surely earn a large following on the plains and S338LM 338 Lapua 250 BTHP mountains where the largest game roam. S338LCT 338 Lapua 300 Accubond CT

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In a sentence,

the new 17 Winchester Super Magnum is THE

ultimate rimfire varmint round.

Launches a

Rimfire Revolution

Let the next chapter of rimfire evolution be noted in the history books as Winchester rolls out the 17 Winchester Super Magnum. By Ron Spomer

17 WIN SUPER MAG

imfires and centerfires are a rifleman’s two types of ammunition. The first have always been inexpensive but weak, the latter powerful but on the pricier side. Well, not anymore. Say hello to the 3,000 feet per second 17 Winchester Super Magnum, the fastest and currently most powerful rimfire round in the world. Winchester engineers have given us a new rifle caliber that combines the traditional rimfire benefits of mild-recoil, low-noise and reduced ammunition costs with traditional centerfire advantages like hypervelocity, flat trajectory and downrange punch. The 17 Win Super Mag bridges the rimfire/centerfire divide and allows rimfire shooters to match the performance of the 22 Hornet in the same

varmint/predator fields. At the same time it leaves other magnum rimfires like the 22 Win Mag and 17 HMR in the rearview mirror. In a sentence, the new 17 Win Super Mag is the ultimate rimfire varmint round. A Short History of the Rimfire Rimfire cartridges have always been the poor stepchildren of the rifle world, playing second fiddle to larger, more powerful centerfire loads. For every rimfire round there seems to be a dozen centerfires. But it didn’t start out that way. In fact, the first successful, self-contained metallic cartridges were actually rimfires. Unfortunately, an inherent weakness in rimfire design ultimately doomed all of them to second-class status. Here’s the story: In 1845 a Frenchman named Flobert stuck a 22-caliber, lead ball bearing atop

The Rimfire Revolution Begins Now

17 HMR

Winchester’s new 17 Win Super Mag is the next step in the evolution of the rimfire cartridge.

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a muzzleloader priming cap to create the first self-contained, metallic cartridge, the BB Cap. Twelve years later Smith & Wesson refined this by increasing the length of the cap, adding a pinch of powder, topping it with a conical bullet and calling it the 22 Short. They chambered this in the first model revolver—called, naturally, the Model 1—that they produced. The modern age of firearms was underway. Firearms and ammunition development would revolve around the rimfire for the next 15 years, but there was a problem—rimfires lacked energy and the thin brass didn’t allow for the loading of hotter charges to improve it. Enter the centerfire. In 1873, Winchester introduced the first commercially successful centerfire cartridge in the form of the .44 WCF (.44-40), and it marked what appeared to be the beginning of the end of the rimfire.

In the late 1800s, some 75 commercial rimfire rounds still crowded hardware store shelves. By 1918 that number was down to 32. After WWII, fewer than 10 survived. While there were a few forays into rimfire development during the 20th century, most except for Winchester’s creation of the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, or 22 Win Mag as it is called, proved futile. (See 22 Win Mag sidebar.) The Modern Era of Rimfires In 2004, Hornady surprised shooters with its 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR). This necked down 22 Win Mag used the unfamiliar 17-grain .172 bullet to increase velocity to 2,550 fps. This was enough to beat the 22 Win Mag trajectory by 8 inches at 200 yards, but not the energy. The heavier bullets in the 22 Win Mag still maintain more punch than the lighter pills

The 22 Win Mag: A 20 Century Rimfire Success th

ver heard of the .32 Long, .44 Short, .46 Extra Long or .58 Miller rimfires? Most people haven’t. That’s because by the mid-20th century, long after centerfire ammunition development took precedence over the weaker rimfires, you could only find 22 BB Cap, CB Cap, Short, Long and Long Rifle rimfires. The 22 was on life support.

By the time Elvis started wailing, “you ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog” in 1956, it appeared rimfires would be relegated to target and small game shooting only. However, in 1959, Winchester announced they weren’t giving up on rimfires. They introduced the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (Win Mag) This hot new rimfire out-raced the 22 Long Rifle by 700 fps and more than doubled its muzzle energy to 324 footpounds. The 22 Win Mag provided more velocity and punch than even the old 22 Winchester Centerfire of 1885. Maybe rimfires weren’t finished after all?

17 Win Super Mag Range Test Results Load Group

Muzzle Velocity

50-yd Group

100-yd Group

200-yd Group

20-gr. 25-gr.

3,027 2,612

3-shot, .39" Not Tested

5-shot, 1.2" 5-shot, 1.16"

Not Tested 6-shot, 2.23"

in the 17 HMR. But now the 17 Win Super Mag handily beats both those rimfires, as well as the famous 22 Hornet centerfire. This is a significant development. Since 1930, Winchester’s 22 Hornet has been the medium-range darling of the varminting crowd, an efficient round that is inexpensive, mild-shooting and relatively quiet—the perfect choice for eliminating ground hogs, rats, rodents, skunks and chicken-stealing foxes, bobcats and coyotes. Who can resist a rimfire cartridge that outperforms the vaunted 22 Hornet and dents the wallet a lot less?

While the 22 Win Mag went on to become a standard, Remington’s attempt to beat it with the 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum in 1970 failed. The 5mm was the first bottlenecked rimfire cartridge. It looked like a 22 Win Mag necked down, but the case was actually slightly wider and just a smidgeon shorter than Winchester’s blazing rimfire. It produced comparable performance, but only Remington ever built rifles to fire it, and then only until 1974 when production ceased. At that point the world settled in with the various 22 rimfires for the next 28 years. – R.S.

Testing the 17 Win Super Mag Recently, I was able to get my hands on a prototype Savage rifle chambered for the 17 Win Super Mag and conduct just enough range testing to really whet my appetite. I shot two sample loads. One featured a 20-grain, plastic-tipped bullet rated with a .185 ballistic coefficient (BC). The other was a 25-grain plastic tip rated .230 BC. These BC ratings are significantly higher than those of the bullets commonly used in the 17 HMR, 22 Win Mag and 22 Hornet, as ballistic charts show. These higher BCs contribute in no small measure to the 17 Win Super Mag’s superior ballistic performance. In addition, the 17 Win Super Mag case, based on a .27-caliber PAT round used in the construction industry, is both fatter and longer than the 22 Win Mag and 17 HMR. This means more powder, higher pressures, increased velocities and better downrange performance. Winchester factory tests of the two loads I tested reported an average velocity of 3,000 fps for the 17 Win Super Mag 20-grain bullet and 2,600 fps for the 17 Win Super Mag 25-grain load. At the rifle range my chronograph set 10 feet from the muzzle recorded average

15 0

Effective Energy (ft.-lbs.)

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr.

300

Inches

200

22WMR 30 gr.

WIND DRIFT 10MPH

17HMR 20 gr.

100

22WMR 30 gr. 0

30 50

100

150

200

Range (Yd) 3000

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr.

17HMR 20 gr. –10

22WMR 30 gr. –15

100

Range (Yd)

200

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr. 17HMR 20 gr.

2000

1500

TRAJECTORY vs. RANGE

150

VELOCITY vs. RANGE

2500

–5

Velocity (FPS)

velocity (10 shots) of the 20-grain load at 3,027 fps and clocked the 25-grain load at 2,612 fps. Most impressive were the groups. Late in the evening, with minimal air movement, four shots of the 20-grain load went into a 2.5-inch circle. And that was at 300 yards! That’s a phenomenal group shot outdoors with a 17-caliber bullet. Measured bullet drop at that distance was 12.5 inches with the rifle zeroed at 100 yards. My ballistic software program predicted that drop would be 14.7 inches. At 200 yards, Winchester claims a drop of 4.1 inches, a shot I didn’t actually test, but my calculator suggests 3.76 inches. As the accompanying ballistic chart shows, that’s close enough to make the 17 Win Super Mag’s maximum point blank range 200 yards on an 8-inch target. Zeroing at 150 yards seems the wiser option since that puts the 20-grain bullet’s trajectory peak (at 100 yards) less than an inch high. Shoot an inch over your pointof-aim and you won’t miss a tiny rodent let alone a jackrabbit or coyote. Settle for

ENERGY vs. RANGE

400

Inches

Most impressive were the groups. Four shots of the 20-grain load went into a 2.5-inch circle. And that was at 300 yards!”

22WMR 30 gr.

1000

–20 50

100

Range (Yd)

150

a midrange trajectory peak of 1.7 inches at 110 yards and that bullet will fall just 4 inches at 250 yards. At 250 yards, the 20 grains of remaining energy should be just 186 foot-pounds, but that’s almost twice what a 17 HMR’s 17-grain bullet carries at that distance, and I’ve seen dramatically effective hits on 3-pound rats with the 17 HMR at those power levels.

200

100

150

200

Range (Yd)

The 17 Win Super Mag boasts 3,000 fps at the muzzle, 625 fps more than the 20 gr. 17HMR at 2,375.

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While a 5-grain increase in bullet weight might not seem significant, with bullets this tiny it is. Energies at 200 yards stay 11 foot-pounds higher with the 25-grain load while trajectory suffers less than an inch. This might be the better option for long-range work, especially on big jackrabbits, ground hogs, rock chucks, foxes and raccoons. A Varmint Hunter’s Dream Cartridge The big question is how effective the 17 Win Super Mag will be on game. Given more than 50 years of acceptable performance from the 22 Win Mag and a decade of satisfactory results from the 17 HMR, I’m predicting this new Winchester super magnum will prove impressively effective on the usual small game and varmint suspects up to and including fox and bobcat. In fact, I have a hunch it’s going to prove deadly on coyotes inside 150 yards, too. Those speedy little bullets should punch in, practically detonate in the heart and lungs and terminate El Coyote instantly without pelt damage. The 17 Win Super Mag could prove to be a fur hunter’s dream cartridge. Current production rifles chambered for the 22 Win Mag and 17 HMR may not be up to the pressures of the new 17 Win Super Mag, so new models will need to be engineered and built. When they are, shooters will have access to the world’s fastest 17-caliber rimfire, the 17 Win Super Mag, the first rimfire to match 22 Hornet centerfire performance—and at just a third of the price. I can’t wait.

The 17 Win Super Mag By The Numbers

ndiscernible recoil, mild report and, most importantly, economy, are the reasons rimfire cartridges—and the 22 Long Rifle (LR) in particular—are popular. The most wallet-friendly 22 LR ammunition is priced around $22 per 500 rounds and 17 HMR and 22 Win Mag are approximately $13 for 50 rounds. When compared to 17 HMR and 22-caliber cartridges, though, what rimfire cartridges lack in price, they also lack in energy. The ideal rimfire cartridge would offer downrange performance approaching that of a centerfire, yet would be priced like a rimfire. Finally, that cartridge is here in the form of the new 17 Win Super Mag. But how does it stack up against comparable loads? Specifications for the new cartridge call for a 20- and 25-grain bullet, both polymer-tipped, driven to 3,000 feet per second (fps) and 2,600 fps, respectively, as well as a 20-grain JHP (jacketed hollow-point). In comparison, 17- and 20-grain bullets are propelled to 2,550 fps and 2,375 fps, respectively, from a 17 HMR. The 17 Win Super Mag’s increased velocities combined with heavier bullet weights

The 17 Win Super Mag Goes Head-to-Head (Firearms zeroed at 100 yards and fired in a 10-mph full-value breeze.) Load 17 Win Super Mag (20-gr.)

Muzzle

100 yds

150 yds

200 yds

Velocity Drop Drift

3,000 fps

2,504 fps 2,275 fps 0 -1.2 in. 1.7 in. 3.9 in.

Velocity Drop Drift

2,375 fps

1,776 fps 1,520 fps 1,304 fps 0 -3.1 in. -9.9 in. 3.5 in. 8.5 in. 16.1 in.

Velocity Drop Drift

2,200 fps

1,419 fps 1,155 fps 0 -5 in. 6 in. 14.7 in.

2,058 fps -4.1 in. 7.3 in.

17 HMR (20-gr.)

22 Win Mag (30-gr.)

and higher ballistic coefficients result in flatter trajectories, less wind deflection and more on-target energy. When comparing the 17 Win Super Mag to the 17 HMR and 22 Win Mag, the differences are staggering (see chart). But what about when it goes up against its closest competitor, the centerfire 17 Hornet? With a 150-yard zero and in a 10-mph full-value breeze, the 20-grain polymer-tipped bullet—with an initial velocity of 3,000 fps—from the 17 Win Super Mag drops 2.5 inches at 200 yards with a wind deflection of 7.3 inches. Despite a much faster muzzle velocity—3,650 fps—with a similar bullet, the 17 Hornet’s advantage at 200 yards is minimal. It drifts 1.7 inches less and drops an inch less. But when you look at pricing, the

1,002 fps -16.5 in. 27.4 in.

difference is notable. For around $20, the consumer gets a 50-count box of 17 Win Super Mag for about the same price as 25 rounds of 17 Hornet. Both High Velocity (HV) and High Energy (HE) loads, featuring 20- and 25-gr. bullets, will be available initially. As for accuracy, using a prototype Savage bolt-action rifle designed specifically for the cartridge, threeshot groups with the 20-grain load at 100 yards, 200 yards and 300 yards measured 0.266 inch, 1.33 inches and 1.83 inches. That’s impressive! The 17 Win Super Mag’s external ballistics far exceed those produced by existing rimfires, and compare favorably to those of the 17 Hornet, yet is priced in line with the former. What’s not to love about this new round? – Aaron Carter, Managing Editor, American Rifleman WINCHESTER.COM

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uch of the allure surrounding waterfowl hunting is the opportunity to hunt dream destinations across North America. Places like Stuttgart, Canada, Chesapeake Bay, the Pas, the Platte River and dozens more fill the bucket lists of devoted duck and goose hunters. Yet, when a hunter finally gets the chance to hunt some of these great

destinations, the hunts may turn out quite differently than they imagined. Take Stuttgart for example. Next to being known as the home of the World Championship Duck Calling Contest, hunters equate this Arkansas prairie town with the world’s finest flooded timber mallard shooting in North America. Of course, this is the kind of hunting that put Stuttgart on the map, but I have hunted the area when there were more ducks working

the rice fields than the timber. To improve our chances for success, we sometimes wound up shooting mid-range birds from a pit blind instead of close-range greenheads from behind a pin oak. We’ve even changed our game completely when we saw how many geese were frequenting the area and the ducks weren’t in yet! The same goes for hunting at what is called the Narrows in Manitoba—the pinch point of the geographical hourglass that is Lake Manitoba. Once I went there with a group of hunters planning to field hunt geese and mallards, only to discover the divers were in. We couldn’t resist gunning for fat, fully plumed cans, redheads and bluebills from the legendary

19 peninsula point hides, even though that hadn’t been our original intention.

Winchester Blind Side responds to choke constrictions as you would expect from traditional lead loads. This is courtesy of Adapting with Blind Side the revolutionary Diamond Cut wad sysAs is obvious from my tem working in tandem experiences, the action with the hexahedron, even at these legendary or cubed, shaped shot. locations can turn out With Blind Side, to be much different when you find that than expected, and your once-in-a-lifetime waterfowlers must be chance to hunt the “rice adaptable in order to and duck capital of the ensure a successful hunt world” has changed no matter what situation from planned 20-yard they encounter. A key shots in the timber to part of adapting is using 45-yard shooting in ammunition that allows rice fields, you simply you to adjust quickly, change chokes from often without the chance improved cylinder to to hike back to the truck improved modified for or run to the store for a little tighter pattern. different shells. The Hex Shot and Diamond wad Then, when you’re in system responds well to chokes to In addition to being the rice field and it’s stacked, fast and deadly, control pattern spread and density. geese that show up Winchester Blind Side is instead of greenextremely adaptable. And as long as you heads, in goes the full choke tube and can find a few choke tubes in your blind Blind Side is patterning that much bag, it can save you a time-wasting trip tighter for the head shots needed to back to your truck or the store for those fold up honkers and specks. different shells. More than any other The Blind Side Advantage specialty waterfowl loads firing steel shot, For the season ahead,

Hex Shot creates massive wound channels and prevents over penetration to deliver maximum energy deposit within the bird.

Winchester is making Blind Side even more versatile for waterfowlers by offering a 12-gauge, 2¾-inch magnum and 20-gauge, 3-inch loads, as well as additional shot sizes, improved velocity and even a hex steel pheasant load (but more on that later). Since its introduction, Winchester Blind Side has proven to be the waterfowl load that puts a square peg in a round hole and with a lot more force. For generations, hunters were told consistent patterns and efficient ballistic performance could only be achieved from perfectly spherical pellets. However, in recent years, this has been proven untrue, mostly thanks to the onslaught of loads containing pellets that are intentionally not round. But Blind Side takes the concept further. Pellets in Blind Side shells are actually cube-shaped with rounded off corners. The hexahedron pellets are called Hex Shot for short. A huge advantage of Hex Shot is more of it can stack into the same amount of space than spherical shot, much like it is

easier to stack boxes of the same size than it is to stack a bunch of basketballs. Winchester uses a proprietary loading system to actually stack 13⁄8 ounces of steel hex shot into a 1¼-ounce sized shot cup. A No. 2 hex pellet weighs the same as a No. 2 spherical steel pellet, but, by volume, 16 more hex shot pellets fit inside a 3-inch shell meaning a standard 3-inch steel load has 156 No. 2 spherical pellets, while a 3-inch Blind Side contains 172 pellets making for more than a 10 percent pellet count increase. Depending on shot size, the Cube shaped Hex Shot allows greater packing density for more pellets per shell than round shot loads. stacking of Hex Shot increases pellet count volume as much as 15 percent over other nonround shot loads on the market. With the heavier payloads, it is estimated that the Blind Side hex shot doles out three times the impact trauma of standard loads, translating into quicker, more humane kills and fewer cripples. Now a heavier payload in a smaller space could also be a recipe for increased recoil, especially considering it’s driven to 1,400 feet per second (fps) at the muzzle by an increased powder charge. However, because the shot packs more tightly together, there’s more leftover space inside the shell than in a standard 13⁄8 -ounce load. As a result, Winchester developed WINCHESTER.COM

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the new Drylok hinged powder cup based on the renowned recoil reducing design of their AA target loads. Even in a 3½-inch Blind Side pushing a 15⁄8 ounce payload at a whopping 1,400 fps, the recoil remains extremely manageable—even when banging out multiple shots as flocks of ducks and geese descend upon your blind or pit.

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loaded with 11⁄16 ounces of either No. 2 or No. 5 Hex Shot. The load will leave the muzzle at 1,300 fps.

Improved Lethality Hex Shot has distinct edges and flat surfaces. Upon striking feathers, flesh and bone, these edges cut and tear more effectively than smooth,

In addition to being stacked, fast and deadly, Winchester Blind Side is extremely adaptable.”

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here is a contingent of waterfowl hunters who swear by the adage “speed kills.” The philosophy has a lot of physics and ballistic science to support it, too. While 1,400 fps is fast, the new Blind Side High Velocity takes speed to a whole new level. A 11⁄8 ounce load of Hex Shot packs into a very small space, allowing Winchester plenty of room to modify the powder charge as required to boost Blind Side High Velocity to 1,675 fps. This offering maintains all the other mission-critical Blind Side system components including the Diamond Cut wad and the Drylok hinged powder cup. This combo continues to create pattern consistency and reduced felt recoil despite the blazing speed at which the payload departs the muzzle. – B.M.

The patented, water-resistant Drylok Super Steel system with hinged wad delivers superior, uniform patterns in the harshest waterfowling conditions.

21 spherical shot. Flat surfaces also impart the full energy of each pellet to the tissue. That means Hex Shot maximizes two types of killing power—improved tissue damage to induce optimal hemorrhaging, as well as massive hydrostatic shock transfer, which is devastating to the nervous system. The biggest knock on spherical steel, especially in loads pushed to extreme velocity, is that it cuts through ducks without imparting much of its potential knockdown energy. That’s why you sometimes see them fly off seemingly unaffected only to fold up hundreds of yards away. Magnum loads in both 3- and 3½-inch 12-gauge loads launch at 1,400 fps as will the new 1¼–ounce, 2¾-inch 12-gauge magnum addition to the Blind Side lineup. That means the energy potential of each individual pellet strike is greater, too. Round pellets would waste that energy by cutting through too easily, but Hex Shot’s flat surfaces impart more energy to the bird. The difference is comparable to sticking a knife (spherical steel) into a taut paper target or throwing a tumbling brick (Hex Shot) at the paper with the same velocity! Which do you think imparts more of its energy to the target? Which will do more damage? The answer is obvious.

wad featuring three petals at the back of the wad that open rearward as it leaves the barrel. The shot cup portion of the Diamond Cut wad has no slits. Therefore, it stays closed, almost like a capsule, keeping the Hex Shot together farther down range. In testing, the dispersion of Blind Side’s pattern is similar to quality loads of traditional spherical steel shot, which is known for tight patterning. The ammunition world today is all about using high-speed video to analyze performance. When viewed on tape, the deployment of the Diamond Cut wad is amazing to watch. The petals flap as the wad moves away from the muzzle stabilizing the whole package and preventing yaw of the wad, which can erratically spread shot as it leaves the cup. This can create inconsistent patterns and lengthen shot strings. Check it

pattern from an improved cylinder choke for ducks in the timber, a middle-of-theroad dispersion from a modified choke for field shooting and tighter long-range patterns from a full-choke for pass shooting situations. And all of this from the same shells! Now, with the 2012 hunting season, Winchester Blind Side becomes even more adaptable with shot size offerings now including BB, 1, 2, 3 and 5; 12 gauge 3½-, 3- and 2¾-inch magnum loadings; the new 3-inch 20-gauge waterfowl load; a pheasant version of the ammunition line and a 1,675 fps high-velocity round. Blind Side is ready to perform no matter what legendary location … or hunting situation … you encounter.

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What’s In a Wad? In any shotshell system built around nonspherical pellets, it’s the wad that makes or breaks pattern dispersion and consistency. For Blind Side, Winchester created the Diamond Cut

out in action yourself on the video posted on Winchester.com. The great adaptability of Winchester Blind Side to any waterfowl situation comes from its traditional response to choke constrictions. Many standard steel shot loads pattern consistently through a specific choke constriction, but blow out or pattern irregularly through another choke size. Others pattern tightly, but remain about the same, through any similarly reasonable choke constriction. The patterns change little regardless of the constriction allowing little ability to improve the shot’s performance by switching out chokes. Blind Side on the other hand responds well to traditional choking. That means you can count on a faster dispersing

The Diamond Cut Wad features a diamondshaped air-brake petal design that opens downrange to release the Hex Shot in dense, consistent patterns.

pland hunters are increasingly required to use lead-free shot options to pursue their game depending on where they hunt. Even if you’re in an area that doesn’t require lead-free shot for hunting pheasants, you’d have to take a pass if the dog flushed some fat greenheads from the pond in the middle of the cattail slough! Winchester Blind Side now helps you be even more adaptable in the field. Blind Side Pheasant 12-gauge loads are available in both 3-inch and 2¾-inch magnum versions. The 2¾-inch is loaded with 1¼ ounces of No. 5 Hex Shot. The 3-inch carries 1 3⁄8 ounces of No. 5 Hex Shot. Both launch at 1,400 fps and incorporate the Diamond Cut wad and Drylok hinged powder cup to duplicate the performance and low felt recoil of the entire Winchester Blind Side line. – B.M.

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hen it comes to using firearms for personal defense, there are an amazing number of options. As an instructor, I often need to tailor my recommendations specifically to individual students based on their size, strength, experience, budget, lifestyle and home. Choices between rifles, shotguns, pistols, holster types, home storage options, carry positions, home defense plans and even recommended practice regimens all can vary greatly from person to person. Winchester Ammunition has made it easy, however, to be consistent in one incredibly important area: defensive ammunition. The PDX1 Defender line of ammunition is the most comprehensive collection of purpose-built personal defense ammo ever created. From rimfire through all the major pistol calibers to centerfire rifle

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and shotshells, regardless of what firearms and tactics make sense for my students, it’s easy to point them in the direction of PDX1 Defender when it comes time to load up for the defense of themselves or others. I have trusted Winchester ammunition since I loaded my first carry gun, a Bersa 383DA, with Silvertips. I trusted the Winchester Ranger ammo I was issued when I worked as a police officer, and I trust it today when I load my 9mm Glock subcompact with 9mm+P PDX1 Defender. Since the decision to load up with PDX1 Defender is an easy one, let’s look at the options we have in regard to the types of firearm we might be carrying, as well as each one’s inherent advantages and disadvantages.

The PDX1 Defender line offers centerfire rifle loads in .223, 7.62x39 and .308 calibers.

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Rifles Given the choice, in almost any situation that occurs beyond two arms’ reach, I’d rather be defending myself with a rifle than any other tool. It’s hard to beat the combination of potential for precision, controlling recoil for rapid fire and delivery of energy into the threat that you get from defensive carbines like the AR-15 and SK rifles. With familiarization and practice, just about anyone can learn to efficiently use a lightweight rifle. In a static home defense situation, with your family secure behind you and at least one door between you and the threat, there is hardly a better way to feel prepared to deal with the worst-case scenario than to have a trusted rifle loaded with 30

rounds of modern defensive ammunition. Traditionally, the concern with rifle ammunition in close quarters defensive shooting situations has always been “over-penetration,” the fear that the rifle bullet would pass through your threat with enough energy to injure someone else beyond. Of course, even if the bullet exited and hit no one, a pass-through shot takes with it energy that could have conceivably aided in better stopping the threat. Winchester PDX1 Defender’s split core technology, in .223, 7.62x39 and .308, makes over-penetration all but impossible. Two lead cores within these bullets accomplish this task, thus the “split core.” A traditional lead core at the front of the bullet is designed to expand rapidly and

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reliably, while the bonded core at the base of the bullet pushes through the desired 12 to 15 inches of the human torso. I have tested these calibers in ballistic gelatin as well as through intermediate barriers such as clothing and home construction material. In the past, I didn’t generally recommend a .308 Winchester for personal or home defense; however, the 120-grain Winchester PDX1 Defender round makes it a viable option. The consistency with which it delivers energy and stops within the 15-inch mark is uncanny. It’s important to remember that modern defensive carbines are inherently more complex than appropriate defensive handguns, and you need to train with them before counting on them. When you’re training or developing your skills with a defensive rifle, you need to practice firing off the bench, at appropriately sized targets and shooting rapidly. In the Combat Focus Carbine course I instruct, we rarely shoot beyond 15 yards…and most of our shooting is done within 10. If that seems too close, ask yourself, “How big is my house?” Think

about it. How far is it across your bedroom where you may need to shoot at an intruder in order to defend yourself or your family? Rifles are capable of much more precision than is necessary in the typical defensive scenario. Looking for a simple way to have the controllability of a long gun with less power and recoil? Try a .22 Win. Mag. semi-auto loaded with PDX1 40-grain ammo. The Winchester PDX1 Defender rimfire round delivers power approaching the .380 ACP load (relied upon by countless people for personal defense in the public) with even deeper penetration. There have been several lightweight and easy to use semi-auto rifles chambered for this often overlooked round, which can be fired rapidly and accurately. My personal choice is the Ruger 10/22 Magnum.

The PDX1 Defender line of ammunition is the most comprehensive collection of purpose-built personal defense ammo ever created.” ROB PINCUS PDX1 SPOKESMAN

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The Defender shotgun line includes a segmenting 1-ounce slug that has deep cuts that help the projectile break into three equally sized pieces upon impact for multiple wound channels.

Shotguns There is no more versatile firearm on the planet than a reliable shotgun. It’s also probably the most popular type of firearm for home defense. When it comes to defensive loads for a shotgun, people often mistakenly imagine shells that will deliver a “street sweeper” effect. Basically, they envision the shotgun serving the purpose of allowing them to fire a load of shot in the general direction of a threat and magically sending them flying to the ground. The truth is that in tests at acrossthe-room distance, most loads of shot are well contained inside the width of a human torso…and most buckshot loads will remain inside the circumference of a grapefruit at typical engagement range. There is no magic to shotgun loads, and you still need to control your aim enough to hit and stop a threat. Shot loads are a good choice for personal defense, but with the relatively low velocities that shot is travelling, there is always a concern

about achieving adequate penetration. With that in mind, the best way to achieve the optimal energy potential of your 12-gauge shotgun and eliminate your threat is with a slug round of some kind. Slugs create two concerns among most people, both of which are addressed by the PDX1 Defender line. The first is the need to be more precise with your aim (as with a rifle) and the other is over-penetration. The Winchester PDX1 Defender 1-ounce slug combined with three plated 00 Buck pellets addresses the first concern by allowing for a level of deviation from perfect shot placement. It’s vital to understand that this load is not meant to keep you from needing to aim or control the shotgun. But, the three pellets, which consistently spread out uniformly in three directions from the slug at the center of the pattern, do allow for some errant aim. The significant advantage of any buckshot load has always been the spreading of trauma

27 that increases the chances of hitting something vital that will stop a threat quickly. The slug and buck combination deliver the best of both worlds, and in a pattern that stays within the size of your hand at typical defensive shooting ranges. My personal favorite when it comes to 12-gauge PDX1 Defender shotgun loads is the amazing segmenting slug. This 1-ounce slug moving at 1,600 feet per second (fps) consistently addresses concerns about over penetration by stopping well within 15 inches of ballistic gelatin in every test I have conducted or witnessed. The deep cuts in this unique slug are designed so that the slug breaks into three equally sized pieces, which create separate wound channels. Each one of those pieces weighs as much or more than a typical defensive pistol round. .410 revolvers Until a couple of years ago, I considered these guns nothing more than a novelty. In fact, I often told students that it would be reckless to have one for personal defense. When it comes to handguns, there are significantly better options in regard to almost every metric we can measure: size, weight, trigger, precision capability, recoil management and carry-ability. It was not without some criticism inside the training world that I changed my position on these guns in regard to the very specific niche of dedicated bedroom defense when loaded with PDX1 Defender .410 ammunition. The three defense disks, combined with 12 BBs, perfectly address the two concerns that many people have with these popular pistols. Because the .410s use rifled barrels, any shot loads fired from them

Staging a Firearm for Home Defense The PDX1 Defender .410 load combines three discs that spin with the rifling along with 12 BBs that spread uniformly around the discs in flight.

are spun out into a ring, creating a hollow area in the pattern at the exact point you are aiming at…not exactly a recipe for success. At any range beyond 20 feet, there is virtually no control over where the pellets will precisely hit. Even at extremely close ranges, the low velocity of the lightweight shot generally meant unreliable penetration. These two deficits made .410 firearms untenable. However, the PDX1 Defender, when loaded into a home defense firearm meant to be used inside a room less than 20-feet across, fills the gap in the pattern with three specially-engineered defense discs, which maintain their orientation and trajectory about as well as a traditional bullet fired through the rifled barrel. They also provide the opportunity for the appropriate depth of penetration with BB pellets spread out uniformly around the discs, allowing for additional trauma and damage and some compensation for small errors in aim. Without question, the best load for these types of firearms is the PDX1 Defender.

Defensive Handguns Semi-Auto Pistols—There is no more convenient defensive tool than a concealed carry handgun. Modern striker fired (MSF) handguns are perfectly suited to a personal or home defense role. Carried concealed in the public environment or stored in the home for quick access in an emergency, almost anyone can become competent in their use and can efficiently deliver a significant amount of damage. I recommend MSF guns or double-action revolvers exclusively for personal defense, and I believe 9mm is the best choice for almost everyone. MSFs offer the ultimate in simplicity, reliability and durability. Regardless of which handgun you use, you want to load it with a round that is reliable and that will expand to create the maximum

Choosing how and where to store your firearm for home defense is an important decision with a lot of variables, particularly if you have children or live with others unfamiliar with shooting and firearms. Here are some important guidelines: 1. Balance security from unauthorized use with efficient access in an emergency with an easy-to-use, quick-access safe. Never leave firearms and ammunition where kids or other unauthorized individuals can access them. 2. If you only have one firearm staged for defensive use, place it in the location that you’re most likely to barricade from an intruder while you contact the police. 3. Run practice drills (with your family) periodically that includes simulating an emergency call. The best preparedness comes from practice. 4. To be viable tools for defense, firearms must be stored with ammunition. In a defensive situation, you don’t want to have to get your gun and then find the ammo and load it. 5. Be sure your storage choice complies with local legal requirements. 6. When you travel to a hotel or another person’s home, a portable quick access safe that can be attached to something sturdy with a cable lock is a great option. —R.P. WINCHESTER.COM

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sized wound channel without exiting the torso of your attacker. Many brands can say their loads meet the requirements of the demanding FBI Test Protocol, but the same technology in PDX1 Defender handgun rounds was actually selected by the FBI (and many other prominent law enforcement agencies in the U.S.) as their primary duty round. The key to consistency of the PDX1 Defender bullet is the highly engineered bullet jacket, which is thicker at the front than at the base of the bullet. It is designed to allow consistent expansion and in concert with the bonded lead core, offers as much weight retention as possible. Weight retention is the key to controlled penetration depths, and consistent expansion means an optimal-sized wound cavity. Empirical evidence from defensive shootings suggests that you should train for making multiple shots fired quickly into

the torso of an attacker that is likely to be between 9 and 15 feet away. Shooting your pistol quickly and efficiently into chest-sized targets at these distances can be quickly learned, but you must practice frequently and realistically to maintain them. Revolvers—It’s hard to imagine a better combination of reliability and convenient carry-ability than a small double-action revolver. I have had a snub-nosed .38 on my person as a primary or secondary defensive firearm as often as just about anything else. Revolvers are incredibly popular choices, so it is not surprising that the PDX1 line includes .38, .357 Mag. and .45 LC revolver rounds. While being simple to use and incredibly reliable, revolvers require a higher level of training and skill in regard to deviation control because of their heavier and longer trigger pulls. Another obvious downside to the choice of a revolver for personal

From Range to Home—Gun Ownership on the Rise In 2011, nearly one in four women reported that they personally owned a handgun. Back in 2005, one in 10 women owned one. This change in the number of gun-owning women is one of the most dramatic shifts in gun ownership over the past seven years, as reported by Gallup in a recent survey. This increase rep-

resents a definite transformation in the demographic of the American gun owner. Overall, one in three American adults personally own a firearm. Taurus is one of the largest small arms manufactures in the world and has precisely hit the mark with its new Slim handgun line. With an overall length of 6 inches and a barrel

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defense is the generally low capacity and significantly slower reloadability when compared to similar sized semi-autos. Despite this, if you understand the compromise you’re making, the revolver remains a valid defensive choice. Be Prepared Regardless of which tool you choose, be sure you practice with it and carry or store it in a way that allows efficient access when you need it. The nature of defensive shooting situations is best

length of 3 inches, the Slim is an ideal personal defense companion for the female gun owner. It weighs only 19 ounces and is perfect for easy concealment. Available in 9mm, it features a blue finish and a checkered polymer grip for a steady and solid in-the-hand feel. Train responsibly. Top off the Taurus Slim with a box of PDX1 Defender or Winchester USA brand ammunition and head to the range. A few hundred strategically placed rounds at

described as a counter ambush. When you’re caught off guard, in fear of losing your life or seeing a family member lose theirs, the last thing you want to do is deal with cumbersome processes or have doubts in your equipment. Choosing the right firearm, developing intuitive skills, practicing their use in context and completing the picture with Winchester PDX1 Defender Ammunition is the best way to prepare for the worstcase scenario.

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he sun had barely started to climb past the horizon when I once again buried myself among a pile of tumbleweeds. It was the third time already that morning. I was learning the coyote-calling ropes from my good friend and avid coyote hunter Joe Arterburn. I’d tried calling coyotes on my own a time or two without any luck and after our first two sets had been busts, I was starting to think, despite Arterburn’s assurances to the latter, that the whole notion of tricking a crafty coyote into coming to a call was more fiction than fact. That creeping doubt along with the early wake-up call combined to lull me into a lackadaisical state, fighting off the yawns as I waited for Arterburn to decide this setup. Coyote calling, I decided was a waste of time. You can imagine my surprise when I looked up to see a gray streak of fur barreling toward me. That shock also serves as my excuse for the wild shot that followed. The coyote practically turned itself inside out as it reversed direction and retreated even faster than it had advanced. With shaking hands and a heart in my throat, I admitted to Arterburn that maybe there was something to this whole predator hunting thing after all.

There are a few things in life that can amp your heartbeat from 60 beats to 160 in the span of a second, flushing your system with pure adrenaline in the process. Adventure addicts fall out of perfectly good airplanes or jump from bridges with nothing more than a piece of cloth attached to them by strings or a glorified rubber band tied to their feet to get that feeling. Other adrenaline junkies race cars or do back flips on motorcycles. But among hunters, there’s a growing tribe

who knows all it takes to experience a rush like no other is some good camouflage, an accurate rifle and a coyote, fox, bobcat or other predator willing to come to the sound of a wailing call. Well, that and the right ammunition. Winchester Dials It In To fill in that last piece of the predator-hunting puzzle, Winchester is introducing a line of species-specific ammunition, complementing their wildly popular Razorback XT

hog hunting load that came out last year. The company’s new Varmint X is designed to define what a predator hunting round should be—accurate, devastating and, just as importantly, affordable. The load’s walletfriendly price point eliminates sticker shock at the gun store, giving both hardcore and beginning predator hunters easy entry into the world of performance-driven predator ammunition. “For someone new to predator hunting, or even experienced guys, it can WINCHESTER.COM

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be daunting to go into any sporting goods store and find the right ammo for the job,” says Mike Stock, centerfire product manager for Winchester. “With Varmint X, we’ve made it easier for the consumer to get what he needs by creating a thin-jacketed, polymer-tipped bullet that’s explosive on predators, yet limits pelt damage.” Winchester Varmint X ammunition features a predator-specific bullet design that incorporates a swaged lead core with a thin-walled jacket of match-grade copper gilding metal and a hard polymer tip to create a flat-shooting, fast-expanding profile. The rigid, polymer tip punches a small entry hole, yet causes quick and violent bullet expansion to put predators down instantly. All of this combines for fragmenting terminal performance to unleash the fur-stopping fury of the new Varmint X.

The rigid, polymer tip punches a small entry hole, yet causes quick and violent bullet expansion to put predators down instantly.”

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The bullet’s design initiates near-instant and incredibly lethal expansion at a wide range of terminal velocities. The explosive nature of the Varmint X also results in minimal pelt damage thanks to the reduced chance of a complete pass-through, even on narrow-bodied, thin-skinned predators, something fur fanatics not only appreciate, but demand in a predator-specific bullet design. These discerning hunters also demand accuracy, which the Varmint X delivers, again with credit going to the polymer tip that creates an aerodynamic package capable of precision performance. The streamlined profile flies faster and flatter thanks to an increased bearing surface and extremely high ballistic coefficient. The low-drag design also resists wind drift, allowing the Varmint X to reach out at longer ranges where wary coyotes and bobcats like to hang up when they get suspicious of your setup.

Varmint X combines a swaged lead core, thin-walled jacket of matchgrade copper gilding metal and a hard polymer tip for a bullet design that is deadly on predators.

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Putting Varmint X to the Test To get an idea of how Varmint X would shoot out of both bolt and AR-style rifles, I tested preproduction samples of Winchester’s 55-grain .223 offering out of an AR topped with a Cabela’s Alaskan Guide scope and a T/C Dimension/Zeiss Duralyt 3-12x50 combo. If the Varmint X could print tight groups out of both, it would really illustrate the round’s performance and versatility. I finally got to the bench on a hot August day with temperatures tickling the century mark—less than ideal for an accuracy test. First up was the Dimension, which is barreled with a 1:12 twist rate that’s a perfect match for a light, 55-grain bullet. The rifle has proven to be a tack driver, so I had decent expectations going into the test. Even so, the rifle-load combination was eye-opening, printing several sub-MOA three-shot groups at a 100 yards, with the tightest at .34 inches. Groups from my AR-15 rifle, which is rifled at one turn in nine inches, averaged .90 inches, more than adequate for lethal shots on the three-inch circle that encompasses a coyote’s vitals. Also, it’s worth noting the AR cycled the varmint loads without a hitch, even during rapid fire tests on such a blistering hot day. In addition to the 55-grain .223 loading, Winchester Varmint X ammunition will be available in a 40-grain version of the same caliber, as well as 32-grain .204 Ruger; 55-grain .22-250 Rem. and 58-grain .243 Winchester loads, effectively covering the most popular predator-hunting chamberings. All feature

While it does have a coyote on the package, it is suitable for prairie dogs, bobcats, woodchucks, etc. A concise product name and identifiable logo resonates with hunters when making bullet choices.

.204 Ruger | More than any other caliber, the .204 Ruger can be summarized in three words “Pleasure to shoot” – this minimalrecoil offering is great for marksmen and women of all ages and skill levels.

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.223 REM | There is no more versatile small caliber available today and Varmint X offers a lightweight and heavyweight offering in this popular caliber. Both loads are suitable for use in bolt guns, semi-autos and AR-15 rifles with no need to worry about exotic twist rates (although those will certainly work as well).

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.22-250 REM | The 55-grain Varmint X in .22250 is the flattest shooting .22 caliber in the Varmint X line and is perfect for long-range prairie dogs and wary predators. The .22-250 Rem. has earned a spot of honor with cagey hunters over the years and this new Varmint X will only add to the lore. .243 WIN | The 58-grain Varmint X is the biggest, baddest and flattest shooting Varmint X offering. It is perfect for long-range work but also for trotting out that .243 WIN deer rifle in all seasons. WINCHESTER.COM

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brass cases and rival the most accurate loads developed for each particular caliber and bullet-weight combination. It’s been about 15 years since that day my doubts about coyote calling were done in by a suicidal song dog. Since then, I’ve been bitten by the predator-hunting bug, spending untold hours, dollars and miles on the road chasing the crafty coyote here at home and in several surrounding states. And I’m not alone. Predator hunters are a fanatical and fast growing lot. Ammo for Today’s Predator Hunter Predator pundits offer many reasons for the sport’s peaking popularity—liberal seasons, increased and widespread predator populations, low (or, in some instances, no) license fees, abundant public lands, generally easier access to private land and opportunities to hunt in the off season. All of these are valid, but none come close to explaining why more and more hunters are getting in on the action. Truth is, we’re addicted to the adrenaline dump that hunting an animal that is hunting you (or your call, anyway) delivers. Lucky for us, manufacturers like Winchester recognize our need to feed that addiction and have responded with predator-specific equipment designed to up our odds against animals smart enough to share our spot on top of the food chain. Prime among that gear is the new Winchester Varmint X line of ammunition, delivering on-target accuracy and devastating lethality in a cost-effective package.

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TRUE Winchester速 AA速 TrAAcker shotshells provide instant feedback on lead and aim, enabling a first-shot miss to become a second-shot success. By Aaron Carter, Managing Editor, American Rifleman

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37 The TrAAcker wad features helical cuts and notches in the top, left portion of each petal, allowing the wad to spin like a propeller and fly straight.

Inside each wad is a flexible post that helps lock 1⁄8 ounce of shot in place that serves as ballast to help the wad track true to the shot.

f the shooting disciplines, mastering the shotgun is arguably the most difficult.

Why? Shotguns are seldom employed on static targets, and the distribution of shot is unique, even from shell to shell within the same box. Patterning a shotgun with a specific choke and shell combination reveals the relative density and uniformity of the pattern, as well as provides a clue as to the effective killing distance of the load (given that sufficient pellet energy exists). However, even with a large sampling, it is merely representative of the choke/load combo’s capabilities upon striking a flat, stationary target. What the two-dimensional target doesn’t show, however, is the elongated patterns due to stringing, or flight of the shot, nor does it teach target lead. Veteran shotgun instructors typically use their experience with a given target

or scenario to dictate the necessary lead, explain it to the student and then watch them engage a similar target. Mistakes such as flinching, foregoing follow-through, shooting too early or late, or gross aiming errors, among others, are easily diagnosed; however, determining the approximation of the pattern’s center to the target, especially on near misses, is oftentimes mere speculation. Granted, in certain lighting conditions at the ideal angles, the trained eye can sometimes see the mass of pellets. The primary backup method, though, is to track the wad. Unfortunately, traditional wad designs are not reliable directional indicators as they seldom fly true. More often than not, they veer wildly off course. Plus, the light hues of the polyethylene can be difficult to see.

Solving the Training Dilemma Creating a wad and/or shot charge easily followed visually by an instructor, fellow hunter, spectator or even the shooter, is not a new concept. Winchester’s first attempt was to create a true tracer round, incorporating pyrotechnics to illuminate the pellets’ progress. However, a problem quickly emerged— the super-heated pellets were a fire hazard. Production of the shells was discontinued, but the premise behind the product was not forgotten. “We’re constantly researching technologies and have tested several companies’ (non-pyrotechnic) products,” says Brad Criner, Winchester Ammunition senior products manager for shotshell and rimfire. None provided satisfactory results, though. Displacement of shot or associated production costs resulting in higher

retail pricing, (in some cases, even both) eliminated the outside contenders. Ultimately, a solution would surface. Enter TrAAcker. Like the company’s groundbreaking waterfowl load, Blind Side, TrAAcker is dependent on several interrelated features that work together as a system. Foregoing or changing one component adversely affects the others. Key among them is a newly designed wad. Manufactured from industrystandard polyethylene, the wad has a rigid, hollow cylinder integral with the shot cup’s center. Inside the cylinder is a flexible post. The post’s purpose is to help lock a small portion of the pellets in place. The “cup-within-a-cup” wad is designed to capture 1⁄8 ounce of pellets during setback, thus serving as ballast helping it to track true with the payload. WINCHESTER.COM

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“You sacrifice an eighth of an ounce of shot to track with the pattern,” explains Criner. “Then when you shoot the standard (load) you know your lead will be correct.” The 11⁄8 -ounce TrAAcker’s downrange performance resembles that of a standard 1-ounce AA with an identical dram equivalent and shot size.

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Capturing pellets to increase the wad’s weight was critical in making it able to follow the payload closely. But by itself, it wasn’t enough for absolute accuracy with regard to tracking. To achieve reliable consistency required a lot of experimentation with the wad’s petal length and shape. Reportedly, dozens of configurations were tested before the wad, as now utilized in TrAAcker, was attained. The result was anything but conventional. Not only are petals longer than those of

the standard wad, but they have helical cuts and notches in each top, left portion. The design enables the weighted wad to spin similar to an airplane propeller and fly straight. As for the crush section and gas seal, both are virtually identical to those of its predecessor. Making the TrAAcker Visible What good is a tracking wad if it cannot be seen? For this reason, Winchester tested a range of colors—from variations

The AA TrAAcker wad comes in either fluorescent orange or black and is designed to be easily seen depending on the backdrop.

APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: • Training for Sport Shooting • Tracking Leads on Crossing Birds • Multiple Colors for Varying Light Conditions

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of pink, white and red to translucent and some even featuring metal flake—to try to find one visible in virtually all lighting conditions and backdrops. “We really wanted one color for all situations, but it just isn’t optimal,” reports Criner. The company elected to use two colors, fluorescent orange and black, to handle most conditions. The former excels in low light or where foliage (especially green) is in the background; the latter is the best choice for bluebird conditions MATCH THE WAD TO YOUR SHOOTING CONDITIONS

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The TrAAcker wad: before and after being fired from a shotgun.

The TrAAcker’s wad flies true to the shot’s travel as seen by its penetration of the target at the center of the pattern.

or when the sky serves as the general backdrop. And the testing isn’t complete. More variations could be on the horizon. “We will certainly continue to test, develop and, if necessary, introduce or update existing colors as the technology advances,” adds Criner. Besides absolute shot-to-shot consistency and cleanliness, many shotgun sports competitors and dove hunters select AA shotshells because Winchester uses six-percent antimony shot. Due to its higher antimony content, the pellets are less likely to deform (or become overly misshapen)

True to its name, the TrAAcker wad impacted the board within inches of the pattern’s center.” during setback, traversing the bore or when constricting in the choke, resulting in fewer fliers migrating to the fringe of the pattern. Naturally, a tight, uniform pattern enables hits at greater distances, since more energy carrying pellets will strike the target at those longer ranges. Because the TrAAcker wad captures 1⁄8 ounce of shot, it’s desirable that as many of the remaining pellets remain in the pattern’s center as possible. For this the high-antimony shot is ideal. To reduce the amount of antimony to 1½ to 3 percent would result in a pattern that is too open.

Testing the TrAAcker So, how does TrAAcker’s patterns compare to those of existing AA loads? To find out, I used a Browning Silver Hunter fitted with an extended, full choke with targets placed at 40 yards. The first load, a 2¾-dram equivalent TrAAcker with 11⁄8 ounces of No. 8 shot firing at 1,145 feet per second (fps) produced a pattern with excellent pellet distribution. There were few large pellet-free patches. That nearly mirrored the third load, the standard AA Xtra-Lite with 2¾-dram equivalent and 1 ounce of No. 8 shot at 1,180 fps. Observers commented how the original AA’s wad impacted low and left of the pattern board, but true to its name, the TrAAcker’s wad impacted the board within inches of the pattern’s center. The second shell evaluated was a standard

AA Heavy Target, a 3-dram load propelling 11⁄8 ounces of No. 8 shot to 1,200 fps. Not surprisingly, with an extra 1⁄8 ounce of shot, the Heavy Target delivered the tightest pattern, exhibiting fewer overall pellet-free areas and a heavily impacted center. Yet, despite this, the wad deviated off course. When compared to the other loads, the TrAAcker’s wad lived up to its intended purpose. To witness TrAAcker’s visibility in a host of conditions, several shooters and I completed a round of sporting clays, experimenting with both wad colors along the way. Immediately, it became apparent that when flora was the primary background or against a cloudy sky, fluorescent orange was the best choice. On the overcast evening, the black wad was difficult to see on a consistent basis unless sky provided the backdrop to the angle of our shot. Had it been brighter, surely the black WINCHESTER.COM

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wad would have been more visible. For comparison purposes, standard AA loads were included in testing, and seldom could either the shooter or bystanders determine where the missed shot went. Also obvious was the distance necessary to see the wads, regardless of color. Within 20 yards, it was difficult for the shooter to see it unless the clay was missed by a wide margin. This could be attributed to intense focus on the shotgun’s bead or the target or that the barrel itself obscured the sight of a low shot. Observers, however, generally could call the shot. At distances 25 yards or beyond the shooter could almost certainly see where the pattern went, thanks to the TrAAcker wad. This then allowed him to make the necessary lead adjustment and better connect on a subsequent shot. Now familiar with the TrAAcker, I headed to the field in pursuit of dove. Almost immediately one flew past me approximately 35 yards away, and at the shot, the bird crumpled. Although I never

The wad’s visibility will help shooters correct between the first and second shot, translating into more birds in the bag.

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saw the orange wad, it was inconsequential since the bird was in the bag. During the next few hours though, I engaged doves at distances out to 50 yards, and depending on the setup, I switched between loads to shoot what I felt would be the optimal color for the majority of my shot presentations. As was the case on the clays course, on shots inside 20 yards the wad proved difficult to see; however, as distance increased, so did visibility. In fact, on several occasions seeing the wad’s location on the first shot enabled me to correct the lead by the second attempt and connect with the bird. With a standard wad, not seeing where the first shot missed would have made the second a guess as well. With TrAAcker, Winchester has created an invaluable instructional tool priced so all shooters can take advantage of it. The result will no doubt be better scores on the course and more birds in the bag.

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s for initial offerings and theory behind the new TrAAcker loads, Winchester has a definite design and purpose. “We are mirroring our current most popular 11⁄8 -ounce loads. The idea is to have the same specifications, velocity, shot weight, recoil—everything,” says Brad Criner, Winchester Ammunition senior products manager for shotshell and rimfire. Loaded in only 12-gauge, 2¾-inch shells there will be a 2¾-dram option with 11⁄8 ounces of No. 8 shot, as well as a 3-dram variant with 11⁄8 ounces of No. 7½ shot. Velocities will be 1,145 feet per second (fps) and 1,250 fps, respectively. If you primarily shoot a 20 gauge or are looking for something to help you teach a young or new shooter how to determine lead or aim better, don’t worry. It’s a reliable bet AA TrAAcker will appear in not only smaller gauges, but in other product lines, too. It’ll just take a little time as Winchester completes testing in other configurations and ramps up

production of the new product line. As for price, expect to pay about a dollar more than standard AA loads. That isn’t bad considering the instructional value that will come with shooting TrAAckers. In fact, from the increased speed with which it should help shooters improve—they won’t need to take as many shots to hit a target—the total amount of money spent on shells may ultimately be less. Just think how much money you will save if you can get your limit of doves with a single box of shells instead of two! – A.C.

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A West Texas hog hunt proves the worth of Razorback XT ammunition By Brian McCombie

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One, two, three— SHOOT!”

e did, at a group of two dozen wild hogs grazing in a West Texas field some 200 yards away. But at “one,” the hog I’d picked out started moving. It dropped into a small depression by “two.” And had all but disappeared at “three.” The reports of the two other rifles scattered the sounder. I fired off a hopeless shot, worked the bolt action and chambered another Winchester Razorback XT .308 Win. round. That’s when I spotted a single hog cutting away from the main group. Best of all, he was running our direction! It was a gloomy early morning, not even 7 a.m., and the ground was wet and muddy from the previous night’s heavy rains. The air was thick with humidity.

Hunt feral hogs for any amount of time, and you’ll soon discover that pound for pound they can be as hard to kill as any North American game species.”

We’d spotted the hogs from the road, parked and hiked back several hundred yards to the corner of the field they were in using trees and brush to cover our approach. I’d hung back at the tree line, using a tree branch to support my rifle, while my two hunting partners crawled under the fence, across a deep ditch and set up atop a small berm. After their initial shots, my hunting partners continued firing, bringing down another hog, while the rest of the hogs continued their mad dash for the trees across the field. But I kept my eyes on the lone hog running toward us. He was a younger boar, maybe 150 pounds, with his head held high as he ran. He was moving parallel to the road, making a poor straight on target from where I stood and presented a terrible backstop

to the shot. So I didn’t risk one. Then he cut to his left toward the tree line. He was still at a dead run, but he no longer had the road behind him. I put my scope’s crosshairs on him and fired. The sound of the familiar thwack, of bullet striking its thick-hided target, could be heard as I witnessed the rear half of the hog’s body twist. I had hit it too far back. I would later discover that the Razorback XT round had ripped all the way through him, causing significant damage to his rear leg. Despite this, the boar never slowed. He topped the berm at the edge of the field, took the ditch beneath the barbwire fence and hit the trees, grunting angrily all the way. I fired again, taking him full in his left shoulder. But he was a WINCHESTER.COM

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hog—which means tough and fierce. My second shot staggered him, but then he righted himself and ran hard, disappearing into the trees. I ejected merica has gone “hog wild!” the spent cartridge, chambered Fun to hunt and great table another round, snapped on the fare, populations of wild hogs safety and ran after my hog. have skyrocketed. Estimates Hunt feral hogs for any amount in the United States have the of time, and you’ll soon discover that current hog population at 5 pound for pound they can be as million and growing at a rapid hard to kill as any North American pace. Texas alone boasts more than 2.5 game species—a lot harder than million of these destructive animals. A many other species, for sure. A female wild hog can produce two litters hog’s defenses start with a mat of of four to six piglets each year. Matter of wire-like hair over a thick, leathery fact, a conservative estimate of the cost skin that snaps off brambles and of wild hog damage to agriculture and cactus thorns like nothing. There’s the environment in the country currently a decent layer of impact-absorbstands at $1.5 billion annually. ing fat right beneath the skin, Once fully mature, a wild hog has then heavy, bunched muscles. no predators. This is where you come All of it is supported by in. For starters, check out Winchester’s concrete-hard bones. With a boar, there’s the shield, too, a tough covering of gristly scar tissue an inch thick or better running from the neck to the last rib. The shield Popular AR models like those offered by Rock River gets thicker and harder with Arms continue to be a favorite among hog hunters. age and has been known to stop lesser centerfire bullets. I took a 4- or 5-year-old boar in Oklahoma once with a shield so A Round Made for Hogs thick and impervious, you would’ve swore Understanding the reality of hogs and the pig was wearing a hairy Kevlar vest. hog hunting, as well as the limitations of Finally, hogs being hogs, you can count on some other rounds out there on the beasts, a coating of hard, dried soil and clay on all the engineers at Winchester designed or part of them from their last mud wallow. Razorback XT ammunition, the first A hunter’s bullet has to pierce all of that ammo made specifically to take down the before it even gets to a hog’s vitals. ultra-tough hog. Debuted in 2012, the first

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Razorback XT line. This is Winchester’s first-ever cartridge developed specifically for wild hog hunting. It is the ideal ammunition that delivers the necessary blow to take down such a rugged critter. It is designed to drive through tough hide and bone before the delayed expansion kicks in to expand to its maximum potential resulting in extreme knockdown power. The deep hollow point and beveled profile are significant to this “tough bullet for tough boars” product line. First available in .223 and .308, Razorback XT is now offered in .44 Rem. Mag., 7.62 x 39mm, .30-06 Springfield and .270 Win. For those who prefer pork tenderloin by shotgun, it’s also manufactured in 12-gauge slug and buckshot. Using a traditional rifle or shotgun are both great ways to take a wild hog.

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However, big bore pistols and AR-platform rifles are becoming increasingly popular as well. Rock River Arms (rockriverarms.com) offers a wide array of AR-style rifles perfectly suited for hunting wild hogs, all while being a total blast to shoot. They even offer a true left-handed AR-style rifle with the addition of the LEF-T model for lefthanded shooters. Rock River Arms rifles are high quality, super reliable, and accurate. Is that the smell of fresh bacon sizzling in the frying pan?

c o n s e r vat i v e e s t i m at e of the cost of wild hog da m ag e ac r o s s t h e c o u n t ry XT rounds were available in .223 Remington and .308 Winchester. Both calibers are constructed with one-piece nonlead bullets with a beveled profile and a deep hollow point for controlled expansion. Full expansion is controlled to occur after the bullet has punched through the thick hide, shield, knotted muscles and hard bone. With a lot of hog hunting taking place at night, the XT’s distinctive nickel-plated shell casing uses a low-flash powder to reduce muzzle flash and prevent night

blindness. In the .223, the Razorback XT drives a 64-grain bullet out at 3,020 feet per second (fps), while the 150-grain .308 leaves the muzzle at 2,810 fps. The two offerings of Razorback XT proved so popular with hog hunters, Winchester knew it had to add to the line, and fast. That is why, for 2013, Razorback XT will also be available in .270 Win., .30-06 and 7.62x39mm. And Winchester didn’t stop there. It went on to create Razorback XTs in .44

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Winchester offers a complete line of ammunition for hunting tough wild boars. Rem. Mag. handgun rounds, as well as a one-ounce segmenting 12-gauge rifled slug and 00 eight-pellet buckshot load also in 12 gauge. Both shot shell offerings are in 2 ¾-inch shells. For the newest XTs the 7.62 x 39mm load fires a 123-grain bullet at 2,365 fps; the .30-06 a 180 grain projectile at 2,700 fps; the 130-grain bullet in the .270 Win. leaves the muzzle at a scorching 3,060 fps; and the .44 fires a 225-grain payload at 1,250 fps. In my experience, Razorback XT is extremely accurate, too. To get ready for my West Texas hunt, I took my rifle to the shooting range on several occasions and tested a variety of .308 loads. On two separate occasions, the tightest groups I shot were with Razorback XT loads, including a 1 1⁄8 -inch, three-shot group at 110 yards, and this being off-hand with only a 20-inch rifle barrel. I’d used .223 Razorback XT several months earlier in East Texas, too, taking

down a 225-pound sow with an AR-style rifle with two quick shots to the rib cage. Those bullets drove through her rib bones and several inches of tissue and fat before thoroughly ventilating her vitals and then punching into the fat and tissue on the far side of her body cavity. With two Razorback XT’s in her, she ran all of 75 yards.

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A word, too, about the low-flash powder employed in the XT rifle loads. Hogs quickly go nocturnal when hunting pressure increases. During the long, hot summers common to the South and Southwest, hogs prefer to lie up during the day and venture out only at night for food and water. Meanwhile, an increasing number of states allow night hunting for hogs. On a recent night hog hunt, I took a shot at a hog with my .223-caliber AR at about 100 yards—and missed! All credit for the miss goes to me. Unfortunately, I wasn’t using Razorback XT in .223 Rem. either. It was my mistake as it cost me a second shot chance. When you shoot at night, traditional powders create a pronounced flash from the end of the barrel. The bigger the flash, the larger the “bloom,” essentially a blast of light into your sight picture. In my case, the bloom completely filled my holographic sight. By the time my eye recovered and I could see, the hog was long gone. The low-flash powder in the Razorback minimizes that bloom, making a follow-up shot much more possible.

ow back to my hog, the one that sprinted across that West Texas field. I ran to the spot where I’d last seen the hog, found his tracks in the red mud and ran alongside them, dodging the low mesquite trees and thick brush. The tracks aimed right for a small hill, then followed along the perimeter of it before striking out into a large stand of mesquite. I stopped, took a couple

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shield and shattered his left shoulder, angled down and clipped the top of his lungs. It then continued on and broke up his right shoulder bone before stopping. Plus, of course, he’d already been hurt by my first shot to the mid-rear of his body. The bullet had performed perfectly,

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yet, with all that internal damage and destruction, this 150-pound hog had still dashed nearly the length of two football fields before he dropped, and was still trying to get up and run when I found him. That’s one tough animal. And that’s why there’s Razorback XT.

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ichard Rhode is draped over the front rail of the grand stands at the Royal Artillery Barracks, site of the shooting sports competitions of the 2012 London Olympics. For his daughter, Kim, who looks calm and ready for her turn to shoot, it would seem it’s just another day at the range. But it isn’t. She’s about to rewrite Olympic history. With Kim’s first shot, Richard releases a monstrous breath of air, shakes his head and utters to his wife, Sharon, “Here we go, let’s do it again.” Round one at the Women’s Skeet competition wraps up in what seems like minutes. The world’s best shooters are standing on stage, but the world’s best shooter, Rhode, sits atop the leaderboard with a perfect score in round one, shooting 25 out of 25. Rhode goes on to crush 99 out of 100

They (Winchester) have been with me since I first started shooting more than 20 years ago.”

clay targets—securing her position in Olympic history as the only athlete ever to medal in five consecutive games in an individual sport. Oh, and the 99 score she hung on the leaderboard? Yeah, that’s an Olympic record, too. Kim Rhode now – Kim Rhode wears five Olympic medals around her neck. Rhode ultimately and dedicated sets the tone for ambassador for her teammates Corey country and Cogdell, Vincent the hunting Hancock, Frank and shooting Thompson, Josh sports industry. Richmond and “Both on and Glenn Eller—all off the range, Kim competing at the Rhode is a games. Hancock respected, legenddestroys his field of ary athlete and competition, setting person,” says Brett his own record, and Flaugher, vice preslocks up his second ident of marketing, gold medal in men’s sales and strategy skeet in back-to-back for Winchester Olympics. The other Winchester-Kim Rhode commemorative Ammunition. “She packaging was released following Rhode’s Americans come up continuously gives record setting performance in London. short in the medal back her time and standings, but still do energy. She is a our country proud role model with by carrying on the U.S. Shooting Team’s impressive talent, and we are extremely legacy of consistent, well above average proud of all that she’s accomplished.” scores that barely miss the cut. Rhode’s first victory and confirmation Half of Rhode’s life has been spent that she was truly something special competing—the 33-year-old shot her first behind a shotgun came during a World competition in American Skeet at age Championship competition when she 10—and beating the world’s best shooters. was just 13. Her first Olympic gold medal All the while, she has remained a humble soon followed at the Summer Olympics in

Atlanta in 1996 at the age of 17. Her relationship with The American Legend—Winchester Ammunition, was also forged around this same time. Says Rhode: “My relationship with Winchester is deep. They have been with me since I first started shooting more than 20 years ago, and I’m proud to be connected with such a strong brand. I shoot Winchester AA ammunition because it’s the best and for that reason, I’m very fortunate to have their support.” Four years from now, Richard and Sharon Rhode will fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to

Rhode is a fierce competitor who also has fun doing what she loves, shooting.

watch their daughter—the most legendary U.S. athlete of all time, continue her dominance in the world of shooting sports competition. They, along with the Rhode fan club, will likely be sitting front row, with the American flag draped over the rail. “You live every shot,” says, Richard Rhode. “You live every shot.” WINCHESTER.COM

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t’s been well documented that Kim Rhode is a pretty good shotgun shooter. Okay, she’s the best in the world. To be the best though, she shoots a lot of clay targets … day, after day, after day. Kim Rhode has manuevered her way through the mental and physical exhaustion of not only making five Olympics, but then also outperforming some of the best shooters in the world every time. But how? I interviewed Sean McCann, Ph. D., U.S.A. Senior Sports Psychologist, to get his insight on Kim Rhode, her achievements and what it takes to be the best shooter on the planet. Jason Gilbertson (JG): You’ve worked with all types of professional athletes— what makes competition in the shooting sports unique? Sean McCann (SM): The pressure in shooting sports competitions is intense…

if an athlete has a bad day mentally, they typically fall off the leaderboard. In some sports a bad day may mean dropping from a gold medal to a silver medal but not in the shooting sports. JG: Are there certain attributes that separate Kim from other athletes both mentally and physically? SM: The ones who are consistently able to perform have a distinct advantage at the Olympic level. Two things really stand out with athletes like Kim. First, they have a strong desire to be their best and they push to get better. And second, they really like to win. Oddly, it’s somewhat unusual for athletes to combine both. Repeated successs means the athlete ‘has it’ … and once a competition begins, it’s on.

To perform at this level, working on close to 20 years now is amazing and there’s a million reasons why it doesn’t happen for most athletes.” – Sean McCann

Strength of mind puts some athletes on the podium, while a break in mental toughness can bring others to their knees in defeat.

JG: How rare is an achievement like Kim’s in the professional sports world? SM: What she has done … it shouldn’t be possible. The United States is one of the better countries in the world in the shooting sports so for her to make the team so many times in a row is special. But then for Kim to win at each of the competitions is unparalled. It would be like one golfer winning five Masters championships in a row … a remarkable achievement. JG: Kim is a role model for young shooters all over the world. What can young athletes focus on when mentally preparing to compete?

JG: How can you best describe Kim’s mental discipline when it comes to Olympic competition? SM: For Kim, it’s not just about putting on a great performance, it’s the unusual nature of being able to do it for so long and so consistently. To perform at this level, working on close to 20 years now is amazing and there’s a million reasons why it doesn’t happen for most athletes. Keeping sharp is tough. She’s constantly been on the path to success

“I thought I knew how to handle the pressure.” There’s nothing like the pressure at the Olympics. Every moment is fragile and so much more of your brain is involved. You don’t get any extra points for being a defending medalist, it’s just more pressure.

From early in her career to current day, Rhode has competed against the world’s best shooters. and I can’t honestly explain it because it doesn’t fit the pattern. Most importantly though is her mental discipline when so much is at stake. So many shooters have come off the line at the Olympics saying,

SM: The challenge is to focus and work on the things that are not so fun. Work on the things you don’t like. If you don’t, you’ll only get to a certain level. Everyone at the Olympic level is a hard worker, but not everyone is committed to working on the things that are hard and will truly make them a champion. Sean McCann, Ph.D., has worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Sport Psychology area for 21 years. He has traveled with the last seven Olympic Teams as a sport psychologist during the Games.

51 eye dominant, place a piece of frosty scotch tape on the left lens of your shooting glasses. As you sight down the barrel this tape should be placed over the black pupil of your eye from the top to the bottom (vertical) of the left glass lens. This will still give you the peripheral vision you need to pick up targets from the left and right, but forces your right eye to take over as you look directly down the barrel/rib.

The pupil of your eye should be directly centered over the rib of the barrel. You should see the back bead just under the front bead to form a figure 8. A quick way to check is

Mounting the firearm should become like second nature. Be sure the gun fits properly and is easy to handle.

The Competitive Edge: Seven Tips for the Range By Kim Rhode As a competitive shooter, I have discovered several tips that have helped me become a better competitor. I also believe these methods help new and experienced shooters increase their confidence and scores.

Before you step foot on the range, be sure that your gun fits properly. Your gun should come up smoothly, and fit into the same place— the pocket of your shoulder—every time. Mounting the gun should become like second nature; without having to wiggle around and adjust your head position on the stock for the right sight picture.

Before ever picking up a firearm, check to see if you are left eye dominant. It’s quite common for women to be right handed, but left eye dominant. I am one of these women. If you’re learning to shoot, it is better to shoot left handed with a left-handed gun and stock. If you’re like me and learned to shoot right handed and then discovered you are left

Time on the range with experienced shooters can improve basic knowledge and technique.

Understanding eye dominance is essential to becoming a consistently solid shooter.

to have someone put two quarters flat (one on top of the other) on top of the rib directly behind your back bead and look down the barrel. You should see half of your front bead. Some people are more comfortable seeing a little more of their front bead when they shoot trap. You may need to put an adjustable comb on your stock so that you can get the right height and the right offset (left and right) to put your eye in the right location. WINCHESTER.COM

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I ’m a firm advocate of building muscle memory through repetition on the shooting range. Developing a sight picture of breaking targets comes after hours of practice, and is a competitive edge. Knowing you can break every target becomes reality because you’ve done it over and over again in practice. Nearly all shooters have at least one target or scheme that gives them trouble on the range. If this happens, shoot that target over and over again, day-after-day until it

becomes the easiest target on the field. When it’s time to compete, have no doubt that you can break every target on the field.

Ask me how to win in shooting. I tell them make sure their gun fits correctly, which allows you to see the target right. Shoot the best ammunition. (I have shot Winchester since I was 10 years old). Finally, be sure to stare at the target, and practice, practice, practice.

Become a disciplined shooter and make every target the easiest target to break.

S hooting lessons from a qualified instructor are worth every penny, especially if you’re new to shooting clay targets. It’s important to learn the proper stance, swing and basic shooting knowledge no matter what discipline (i.e. trap, skeet, sporting clays). As with many sports, it’s simpler to learn the right techniques first, rather than correct bad habits later.

Repetition on the range builds muscle memory and mental toughness.

I try to pick a point on whatever I’m shooting at (i.e. the front edge of the target or a bright spot) but I stare at the target and NOT at the end of my gun. I keep my index finger pointed on the forehand parallel to the barrel. Most people have been taught to point at something with their finger. In this case, my finger serves as a guide when pointing/aiming at the targets. WINCHESTER.COM

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ust because we hunters are experienced enough through our real-life adventures to have a better grasp of how things really work in the world doesn’t mean we’re immune to myths and misconceptions. We might not believe Elvis is living in Argentina with Jimmy Hoffa, but we still accept some pretty tall tales about guns, ammo and shooting. One of the tallest misconceptions that persist is the notion that heavy bullets drift less in the wind than light bullets. “Better put that pipsqueak .22-250 away and grab your .30-06. In this wind you need a heavy bullet.” Not necessarily. Heavier bullets can reduce wind drift, but that’s only a small part of the equation. Bullet shape—called form factor and included as part of a bullet’s Ballistic Coefficient (BC) rating—plays a huge roll, as does flight time to target and velocity. To the surprise of most, a diminutive 55-grain Ballistic Silvertip shot from that .22-250 will drift LESS than a 125-grain Pointed Soft Point shot from a .30-06. .22-250 Rem. 55-gr. Ballistic Silvertip ® (SBST22250B) Muzzle Velocity (fps)

Ballistic Coefficient

Range (yd)

Line of sight Trajectory (in.)

Energy (foot-pounds)

10mph Wind Drift (in.)

3680

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100 200 300 400

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0.8 3.5 8.3 15.7

.30-06 Springfield 125-gr. Pointed Soft Point (X30062) Muzzle Velocity (fps)

Ballistic Coefficient

Range (yd)

Line of sight Trajectory (in.)

Energy (foot-pounds)

10mph Wind Drift (in.)

3140

.268

100 200 300 400

+1.5 0.0 -7.3 -22.3

2143 1662 1269 953

1.0 4.3 10.3 19.5

Think you understand bullets? Test your shooting knowledge against some of these commonly held misconceptions. By Ron Spomer Whoa! Would you have believed a big, 125-grain .308 bullet weighing more than twice as much as that skinny 55-grain .224 bullet would get blown around more in the wind? A 2-inch difference at 300 yards? Four inches at 400 yards? Those aren’t huge differences, but significant enough to emphasize our point: weight alone doesn’t temper wind deflection. Another example drives this point home equally well. How about a massive 300-grain Ballistic Silvertip in Winchester’s .45-70 load? Should take a heck of a wind to move that kind of mass around, eh? .45-70 Govt. 300-gr. Ballistic Silvertip ® (SBST4570) Muzzle Velocity (fps)

Ballistic Coefficient

Range (yd)

Line of sight Trajectory (in.)

Energy (foot-pounds)

10mph Wind Drift (in.)

1880

.191

100 200 300 400

+6.8 0.0 -29.6 -90.1

1545 1023 743 599

3.2 13.6 32 50.8

Surprised? You’re not alone. Most of us are fooled because we imagine the wind pushes bullets in the air the same way it pushes ping-pong balls and bowling balls on the ground. It doesn’t. Wind drift isn’t even the most accurate term for this phenomenon. Deflection and displacement are better. The energy of the wind on a bullet in flight deflects it slightly into a new angle of travel. Burning gunpowder gives the bullet velocity going forward, and then the wind gives it another velocity in a different direction. Nudge a bullet a tiny degree off its line of departure near the muzzle and at 400 yards that angle represents a lot of inches. But there’s more going on, such as delay time, which is the difference between the bullet’s flight over a given distance in a vacuum versus the real atmosphere. This is essentially the amount of time the bullet is airborne. The longer it is in flight, the longer wind works on its trajectory, both blowing it aside and giving it new vectors.

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The energy of the wind on a bullet in flight deflects it slightly into a new angle of travel.” There are additional details about this confusing wind drift/deflection/displacement phenomenon and you can study them for days, but the good news is you don’t have to. All you have to do to minimize wind deflection is shoot the highest BC bullets available at maximum velocity in any caliber. Look what happens when you shoot Winchester’s 180-grain XP3 bullet with a high BC of .527 from a 30-06: .30-06 Springfield 180-gr XP3 (SXP3006) Muzzle Velocity (fps)

Ballistic Coefficient

Range (yd)

Line of sight Trajectory (in.)

Energy (foot-pounds)

10mph Wind Drift (in.)

2750

.527

100 200 300 400

+1.9 0.0 -7.8 -22.4

2656 2328 2032 1766

0.6 2.5 5.7 10.5

In this example, the mass and shape of the bullet increased its BC, so even though the velocity is almost 1,000 fps slower than the .22-250, this long, efficient bullet deflects 5.2 inches less at 400 yards. Boost velocity to 3,000 fps by shooting this 180-grain bullet in a .300 Win. Mag. and wind drift at 400 yards is reduced to less than 10 inches. Regardless what cartridge or bullet you shoot, learn its trajectory by reviewing Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator at www.winchester.com, then shoot targets in varying wind conditions, fine tune the numbers and memorize them for when you are afield. WINCHESTER.COM

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The Myth of Accurate BC Numbers and Calculator Results Another misconception is that manufacturer BC numbers are trustworthy. In truth, BC numbers are frequently wrong. This doesn’t mean the manufacturer is trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes (although some have been accused of that) or even that they’re overly optimistic. The reality is bullet shape and ballistic efficiency change depending on which rifle fires the bullet. When rifling lands score a bullet, surface drag increases to varying degrees. Some barrels contort or misshape bullets, creating imbalance and more drag. If the barrel doesn’t perfectly stabilize the bullet, it wobbles, exposing more surface to additional drag. If it spins perfectly, it reduces drag. Some rifles shoot factory ammunition faster or slower than posted velocity ratings, in extreme cases as much as 400 fps. A bullet’s BC can even temporarily increase or decrease as it passes from hypersonic to subsonic velocities. The point is you need to measure your ammo speed through your rifle with a chronograph and test it on the range to confirm computed trajectory and wind drift numbers. You might be surprised how the numbers differ from published data and how, ultimately, those differences can impact your accuracy when actually hunting or shooting competitively.

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When assessing ammunition accuracy, use the best benchrest techniques to minimize rifle movement during the shot and strive for consistency.”

The Wasted Energy Myth This misconception seems reasonable on the surface: Bullets that pass through game waste energy that is merely spent in the dirt or some tree where they finally come to rest. The best game-stopping performance comes from bullets that pass through vital organs and nudge the far side skin with their last gasp. Sorry, troops, but bullets don’t kill like Mack trucks. Those grand kinetic energy figures you see (like 3,600 foot-pounds [ft.-lbs.] from a 180-grain bullet thrown by a .300 Win. Mag.) don’t hold up in the real world. That 3,600 ft.-lbs. figure means there is enough energy in that fast-moving bullet to lift 3,600 pounds a foot off the ground. But do you think if you shot your .300 Win. Mag. straight up into a Toyota Corolla (2,822 pounds) it would fly more than a foot off the ground? Don’t try it at home; but on a safe range where it’s legal, shoot a rubber inner tube filled with 50 pounds of wet sand. My math suggests a bullet with 3,600 ft.-lbs. energy should lift that bag of sand about 70 feet. I’ve tried it. It doesn’t happen. So, how much energy is wasted when a bullet passes through a critter broadside? I don’t know. But I did once use a chronograph to measure the speed of a 180-grain projectile exiting 2-feet of ballistic gel. The bullet was fired with a .300 magnum, entered the gelatin going more than 2,900 fps carrying more than 3,000 ft.-lbs. of energy—and exited going 245 fps. The 20-pound block of gelatin wiggled and bounced, but wasn’t even blown off the table. The remaining bullet energy calculated out to be 27 ft.-lbs. Now this doesn’t mean every bullet will exit every animal going that fast or that

slow, but keeping it inside the hide isn’t going to make the difference between dead and alive. It is trauma, both immediate via physical contact with the expanded portions of the bullet and radial via the energy waves carried through the body that makes a bullet work. Sometimes this energy wave or cavitation damage, call it shock if you want, results in an instant kill, sometimes not. Central nervous system hits usually result in immediate effect, but heart-shot game can dash dozens of yards before falling blood pressure shuts down consciousness. This is why bullets are built so many different ways. Some, like Ballistic Silvertip varmint loads, combine lead cores wrapped in thin gilding metal jackets designed to break apart on contact, dispersing energy over a wide area with minimum penetration. Varmints after all don’t require the shock needed to bring down big game. Ballistic Silvertip big game bullets are wrapped in thicker jackets to improve penetration in larger animals, yet the lead core mushrooms easily and quickly to maximize surface area for increased tissue damage. AccuBond CT and Power Max Bonded bullets take penetration a step further by “welding” the jacket and core. This aids weight retention, which can enhance penetration. Monolithic E-Tip and Power Core 95/5 bullets use notched nose portions and brass shanks designed to expand predictably about 11⁄2 to two times the

57 original bullet diameter while losing virtually no weight for extremely deep penetration. Finally, the XP3 is a hybrid combining a bonded lead core in the shank with a hollow brass nose and polymer tip. This, too, loses virtually no weight despite massive impact energies, but the additional density of the lead core provides even more ballistic efficiency. Each of these bullets can perform to perfection across a diversity of game and in a broad selection of cartridges. But none are guaranteed to kill faster and more efficiently if they lodge against the far side of a hide instead of shooting through it. Ultimately, how dead is dead enough? The Ammo Isn’t Accurate Myth Shooters often state that this or that particular brand or load isn’t accurate “because I tried it in my .270 and my brother-in-law’s .30-30 and it wouldn’t group any better than a shotgun pattern!” So, how do you tactfully respond to that? Accuracy has more to do with the shooter than the rifle and the ammo. Some rifles are inherently inaccurate, some are insanely accurate with one particular load and a rare few will shoot almost any bullet of the right bore size into less than an inch at 100 yards. I once watched a shooter at a range curse a box of ammo. His three-shot groups measured around 2- to 3-inches. Yeah, pretty bad. But then his buddy shot a group and covered the three holes with a quarter. Another gentleman at the range was resting his rifle’s barrel on a sandbag for some shots, the stock for others, and then blames his ammunition for the lousy groups! When assessing ammunition accuracy, use the best benchrest techniques to minimize rifle movement during the shot and strive for consistency. Make sure your scope is solidly mounted, the action is bedded tight to the stock and the stock isn’t pressing unevenly against the barrel. Then try different bullet weights and types to see which one your rifle likes best.

bears and at least one elephant. Ideal? Hardly. But it makes the point: Bullet placement and terminal performance (expansion and tissue destruction) are way more important than impact energy in foot-pounds. Rest assured Winchester’s 170-grain Power Max Bonded .30-30 Win. load isn’t going to bounce off a black bear, mule deer or any other big game animal at 300 yards even though its kinetic energy is then just 700 ft.-lbs. Chances are the bullet will pass right through a deer’s chest, broadside, and kill it plenty dead. The truth is every bullet will eventually slow to a velocity at which it no longer carries 1,000 ft.-lbs., but if it’s placed in a vital area, no deer or elk is going to shrug it off. The 158-grain .357 Magnum, a popular deer round with handgun hunters, is considered a deadly whitetail load, yet it packs just 428 ft.-lbs. energy at 50 yards and only 361 ft.lbs. at 100 yards. The 1,000-ft.-lb. minimum is a good reference when assessing cartridge performance potential, but it’s not cast in reinforced concrete. Shot placement and bullet performance are far more important. It’s easy to understand why so many shooting misconceptions arise since shooters can’t actually see the bullets in flight. No wonder primitive tribes attributed the killing power of guns to magic or why kids think the sound is what knocks targets down. It takes careful study and experience, even among the experienced, to sort fact from myth.

Bullet placement and terminal performance are way more important than impact energy in foot-pounds.”

The Myth of Minimum Impact Energy Blame this one on serious hunters wishing to eliminate the unnecessary wounding and loss of game, a noble goal. In an effort to discourage hunters from plinking at moose with BB guns, game departments in many states began posting minimum standards for projectile performance. The problem was, they couldn’t agree. Some chose to outlaw bullets smaller than .243. Some refused to permit any ammunition that couldn’t produce at least 1,000 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy. Somewhere along the way a consensus grew around two numbers: 1,500 ft.-lbs. and 1,000 ft.-lbs. The latter is widely held to be the minimal energy needed to cleanly kill a whitetail. The former is said to be barely adequate for humane kills on an elk. The reality is that the .22 long rifle rimfire, which nudges about 150 ft.-lbs. energy from a muzzle, has been used to poach thousands of deer, elk, moose and even polar

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oubtless my face was pretty white, but the blue barrel was as steady as a rock as I glanced along it until I could see the top of the bead fairly between his two sinister-looking eyes; as I pulled the trigger I jumped aside out of the smoke, to be ready if he charged...” Hunting in the Bighorn Mountains of then-Wyoming Territory in the 1880s, Theodore Roosevelt found himself suddenly confronted by a nine-foot, twelve-hundred-pound grizzly rearing up eight paces from him. He was carrying a Winchester .45-75 Model 1876, also known as the Centennial Model repeater. The cartridge was loaded with a 350-grain bullet with a muzzle velocity of nearly 1,400 feet per second (fps); and while considered light for buffalo, the .45-75 was Roosevelt’s favorite grizzly round. But as with so many blackpowder cartridges the crucial, nerve-wracking drawback was waiting for the smoke to clear. (Tiger hunters of the day had the same problem. Although the .500 Black Powder Express was a terrific stopper and killer, there was that awkward pause while the hunter had to wait for the cloud to roll away and let him know if the tiger was lying dead or launching itself into the machan where he was seated.) In Roosevelt’s case, by the time he got a look around the smoke he saw the grizzly was down, with a bullet hole as neatly between its eyes as if he had “measured the distance with a carpenter’s rule.” Fast forward 120 years and I am on Kodiak Island off the Alaska coast. There is a nuisance bear hanging around, and

my guide Bob May is going to try calling it in. He’s using an inexpensive varmint call, and when he hits it, the enormous bear appears, coming at us through the tall grass like a springer spaniel hopping. I raise my .375 H&H Magnum, loaded

At 30 feet I squeeze the trigger, and the bear goes down in a heap. Doubtless my face is pretty white, but the 10-foot brown bear is dead.”

Bruins are tough to bring down. Proper shot placement is paramount given their thick hide and tough bone. Practice shooting out to various ranges and settle on the ideal bullet. with 300-grain Winchester Partition bullets, putting the crosshairs on the bear’s chest. At 30 feet I squeeze the trigger, and the bear goes down in a heap. Doubtless my face is pretty white, but the 10-foot brown bear is dead.

Bear Caliber Considerations The thrill of hunting brown and grizzly bears, the most dangerous, exciting and extreme hunting in North America and perhaps the world—along with polar bears, they are among the largest

predators walking the face of the earth— is undimmed since the time of Roosevelt and before that to the first hunters on this continent thousands of years ago. The only real development has come in the choice of weapons. From spears to bows to flintlocks to black-powder cartridges to modern smokeless centerfire cartridge, the ability (or difficulty) of a man to kill a grizzly, or a grizzly to kill a man, has remained virtually unchanged. But it is true that there are no finer cartridges and bullets for taking big bears than those available today.

59 So what are the choices a hunter can make when it comes to the best load for brown and grizzly bears? “Best,” of course, is a relative term. A .458 is certainly the surest stopping round for big bears, but it is limited in range, and the 7mm magnum is a great long-distance killer, but may not be the best choice in the thick alders if faced with a charging boar bear. Ultimately picking a caliber for grizzlies comes down to a “three bears” option: The one that is just right at both killing and stopping, and that the hunter can handle best. The late Hal Waugh had the distinction of being Alaska Master Guide No. 1. No telling how many Kodiak bears he guided hunters to during his quarter-century career before his death in 1973, or how many he killed on his own, either hunting for himself or backing up his hunters. All of this led Waugh to hold strong opinions about calibers and cartridges for brown bears.

Top Big Bear Calibers In Waugh’s judgment, expressed in a letter to a client in 1972, “No 30 cal. is a good bear rifle.” This needs to be put into context. Despite its tremendous bulk, the brown bear is considered thin-skinned and relatively light boned by some, meaning that most big-game bullets can do killing damage; but a quick kill is another matter. From Waugh’s perspective of 40 years ago, the choices were a fast light bullet that splattered on contact or a heavy lumbering one that would pass through a bear without mushrooming. (Obviously, this was before the market was populated W I N C H ES T ER . C O M

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doing more big-bear or dangerous-game hunting in the future. Today, a .30 caliber, especially one like the .300 Winchester Magnum or Winchester Short Magnum, loaded with heavy bonded bullets like XP3 or Accubond CT, is a perfectly fine choice, in particular for a hunter who shoots better with a lighter-recoiling rifle. The .338 Winchester Magnum was

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developed to give a hunter both longer range and faster stopping. But the caliber had a rocky beginning with the likes of Waugh calling it “Heap Big Smoke & No Fire.” The .338 disappointed Waugh after his hunters and he lost four bears wounded

Big brown bears have a most disconcerting habit of jumping back up and turning everybody’s face pretty white.”

61 by the caliber in one season. But again, wounded bears at ranges out to 250 yards this was unquestionably the result of the with it. Though he did not insist that his poor quality, thin jacketed, lead-core bulhunting clients bring a magnum rifle, lets that were available at the time. Now he certainly wasn’t disappointed if they with a bullet like the 225-grain AccuBond showed up with a .375 and could shoot CT, the .338 it. For a century the .375 has been simply delivers an one of the world’s astounding most outstanding ballistic coefficient cartridges for to assist on really big game, long-range shots, probably the ample construcstandard caliber tion for deep for Africa, and penetration and growing in an engineered popularity with jacket contour elk and, of course, for controlled grizzly and brown expansion. The bear hunters. With .338 Win. Mag. the 300-grain Accubond-CT Partition bullet, a load strikes a great bear hunter gets compromise and everything he provides comfort needs in the way on in-your-face of expansion and bears, as well penetration. as longer range In the end, the shooting. All this caliber of choice makes the .338 for any grizzly Be prepared to take an optimum shot in rugged and brown bear one of the best choices for hunting terrain when pursuing monster bruins. hunter is the one, grizzly and brown within reason, bears ... next to the .375. that he shoots best. A heavier bullet, again To turn once more to Waugh, the .375 within reason, is better than a lighter one. H&H Magnum was his ultimate choice for And what matters most is putting the range and stopping power for big brown bullet where it will do the most good and bears, with most knowledgeable modern always being ready to shoot again even if guides and hunters concurring. It’s what the bear drops at the first shot. Big brown Waugh carried as his backup when guiding bears have a most disconcerting habit of hunters; and although he advocated short jumping back up and turning everybody’s shots (40 yards if possible), he had dropped face pretty white.

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f all the categories of native North American big game eligible for records kept by the Boone and Crockett Club, bears and cats are the easiest to score. There are two measurements taken on a bear skull that determine a bear’s final B&C score, the length of skull and width of skull. The tricky part is getting there and the tools needed. The skull needs to be clean of all hide and flesh and dried 60-days from after it has been cleaned (in most cases) at a habitable room temperature before it can be officially measured. Beetle cleaning is ideal, but is not always an option. Boiling a skull to clean can shrink the skull, as will freezing the skull. It is best to clean the skull as best as possible and place it in an open-air, dark area, which will stay at or above a habitable room temperature, about 60 degrees. Before measuring, the lower jaw must be removed. Next, you will need a large set of calipers. The greatest length of the skull is measured from the furthest back rearward projection on the back of the skull to the furthest protruding upper teeth. With this distance set on your calibers, apply to a steel tape measure or carpenters rule, measuring to the nearest 1⁄16 of an inch. The greatest width of skull is measured perpendicular (at a 90-degree angle) from the long axis of the greatest length measurement. This measurement will fall on the outside edge of the pre-orbital bones. Be sure that if these bones have cracked during the cleaning process that they are pressed in when taking this width measurement so the width is not incorrectly increased. The combined total of these two measurements is the final score of your bear. If you do not have calipers, you can use two carpenter levels set on end on a table, and at plumb square. Place your skull between the two levels for each measurement making sure the point of contact is at the same height on both levels to ensure the longest distance, and measure the distance with a tape or rule. –Courtesy Boone & Crockett Club WINCHESTER.COM

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BEFORE THE For 100-percent shot success, consider these four critical points before pulling the trigger on your next tom. By Michael Turbyfill

you’ve turkey hunted long enough, you probably agree with the statement, “no two successful turkey hunts are ever the same.”

Maybe you roosted a gobbler the night before, or maybe you struck a tom while you were runnin’ and gunnin’ with calls in hand. Maybe you scouted a field and knew right where to set up to ambush an ol’ longbeard. No matter what the circumstances are that lead up to the critical moment when the gobbler steps into range, the fact remains that to harvest a bird, the shot has to happen and happen correctly. More often than not, when a tom starts strolling in to your calls, he’s coming in hot. His head is bobbing as he eases your way. Your heart is racing and he’s close enough you can hear him spitting and drumming. The critical moment has arrived, and it’s time to flip your safety off and prepare to make the most of it. Ideally, the critical moment ends with a flopping, long-spurred turkey on the ground, but sometimes it ends with a frightened, yet lucky longbeard frantically flying away and a shocked turkey hunter left in a state of utter misery. What went wrong? Before you squeeze the trigger and

try to send your next tom turkey to the great roost tree in the sky, think about these four critical considerations and your next turkey tale will likely have a happy ending. 1. Point of Aim Where are you supposed to aim to kill a turkey? That’s easy, right? You aim at the head and neck area. Seems simple enough, particularly on an animal that is usually standing stock still when the shot occurs. Then why do so many turkey hunters pull the trigger each spring only to watch a gobbler fly off? In my opinion, there’s a big aiming difference when shooting at a turkey at 20 yards or closer and shooting a turkey out at 40 yards. With today’s extra-full choke tubes and specialized tight patterning turkey loads like Winchester Xtended Range and Double-X, a pattern at 10 yards looks like a baseball, barely larger than the gobbler’s head. At 20 yards, it’s expanded to the circumference of a bowling ball or slightly larger. For these close shots, aim

at the base of the gobbler’s neck, where his feathers meet bare skin. Why? This point of aim leaves little room for error if a shot is pulled or the gobbler moves at the last second. If your shoot drifts a little high, the small pattern should still strike him in the head for a quickly lethal shot. For longer shots out to 30 and 40 yards, aim straight at the gobbler’s head. At this range, the pattern has opened up more providing more margin for error, but it’s also dropping. Aim at the base of a gobbler’s neck like in a 20-yard shot, and a lot of pellets may end up in the gobbler’s body. Body shots are not definite kill shots. The thick feathers and heavy breast meat can all prevent pellets from striking vitals, allowing a wounded bird to potentially escape. You’ll also end up pulling pellets out of the tender turkey breasts before they go in the fryer, or worse, breaking a tooth by biting into one! By raising the point of aim to the head area, many of these dropping pellets that might have penetrated the body, will now hit the neck

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area, making for a more likely kill shot and a quick, ethical harvest. 2. Head Position I was a 15-year-old high school freshman in North Carolina, and my first gobbler was inching through the mountain mist in my direction. My turkey hunting hero, Paul Wilson, whispered to me moments before I fired, “Wait ’til he sticks his head up and shoot him when you’re ready.” I’d always heard to never shoot a strutting turkey and I’d never really questioned the advice. It just made sense to wait until his head was telescoping out and open for a shot. I waited until his neck stuck out and let him have it. Dead turkey. Fifteen years and many more dead turkeys later, I moved about 1,000 miles west. A buddy and I were on the edge of a

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Kansas crop field when a hot Rio Grande gobbler came running into our setup. As he stepped to within 15 feet of our strutter decoy, the real tom broke into strut himself. He was all hunched up and looking right in our direction when my buddy let him have it at 20 yards. The gobbler backflipped and started flopping. I sighed in relief. That wasn’t a shot I would’ve taken, but it looked like it had worked. Suddenly, the flopping gobbler hopped to his feet and began to run off. Dirt flew around him as we both unloaded

Wait until a head is held high and clear of any other birds, and let him have it.”

our guns, but to no avail. He made it into a thin strip of timber where luckily, we found him minutes later and quickly finished the job. It took 15 years and dozens of dead gobblers for me to see my first turkey get shot in full strut, and I hope I never see it again. When a turkey is strutting, his posture actually helps shield his neck bone and brain—your prime targets— from being lethally penetrated by your pellets. Wait for a gobbler to stick his neck up before firing. If a gobbler is strutting and you’re worried you’ll miss your chance for a shot, a few hard cutts or loud yelps on a mouth call will almost always peak his curiosity and get him to lift his head for the shot. 3. Body Language Can you read a turkey? If you hunt long enough and study the birds you’re after, you’ll learn the body language of a tom. Think about it. What happens when a hot, strutting turkey gets spooked? Normally, he drops out of strut, his snood tightens up, his head turns a dull red color and he perks his head up looking for whatever made him nervous. He may also suddenly begin shifting his

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feet and taking jerky, quick steps like a child needing to go to the restroom. As the critical moment approaches, read the turkey. If he’s 40 yards away with a solid white head and he’s inching closer and closer, don’t rush the shot. Let him keep coming into that perfect 20- to 25-yard range. If there are multiple gobblers among your decoys, take your time and read their body language. If they’re strutting or fighting your jake/tom decoy, there’s no need to rush. They’re not nervous, they’re just being turkeys. Wait until a head is held high and clear of any other birds, and let him have it. As deer hunters know, a whitetail can turn inside out and run at the slightest noise or whiff of human odor. Turkeys on the other hand, usually give you a few seconds to react once they get nervous. If they throw that head up and start putting, you have about two to three seconds to take the shot. If not, odds are he’s still at ease there is no reason to rush your shot. Wait for that perfect opportunity. 4. Distance As a tom gets close, you can’t move to use a rangefinder, and in the heat of the moment, your estimation of distance probably isn’t going to be as great as if you had a minute to think about it. To be sure of your distance before shooting at a bird, pick physical landmarks around your setup as soon as you sit down. Range rocks, a big oak tree or in open fields a patch of grass or spot of dark, upturned soil. Particularly, you want to identify those objects out to about 40 yards. As soon as a turkey steps

inside this predetermined zone of fire, you know he’s in range of your shotgun. This past spring I was hunting the thick oak hammocks of Florida with wildlife artist Ryan Kirby. Kirby killed a nice Osceola off the roost and it was my turn. As we walked along a logging road in the thick, palmetto peppered woods, a bird hammered at my crow call. He was close! The woods were thick—almost like a jungle. He had to be on the same road as us. Instead of dropping against the closest tree, Kirby and I noticed a curve in the road ahead of us—toward the bird. We ran to within 30 yards of the curve and sat down. Then we yelped a few times, but the gobbler remained silent. We did the same and waited. Five minutes later the ol’ Osceola rounded the curve, and I didn’t even have to think about the distance. I knew as soon as I saw him that he was 30 yards away. Boom! After admiring his 1½-inch spurs, Kirby and I agreed that running up to the curve in the road and being in range of the turkey when he rounded it had been a good move. Had we stayed back, the tom might’ve rounded the curve, not seen the hen he was looking for and turned and walked away, with us just watching him from too far away. I knew he was within range when I first saw him and with that concern out of my mind, I could simply focus on making the shot. Remember these four considerations every time you setup on a tom and that turkey will be as good as dead before you even squeeze the trigger.

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With the BST proven on predators and varmints, the author finds a new favorite bullet for whitetails, too. By Tim Herald

t’s important not to overthink bullet choices. However, like a lot of serious hunters, I can’t help but constantly ponder the perfect load for the different types of game I hunt. Whether it’s a different bullet type altogether, or a simple deliberation over grain weights or ballistic coefficients, my quest is always to find the absolute best ammo for the job. Years ago, I determined the best coyote bullet to be found was the Winchester 55-grain Ballistic Silvertip (BST) out of my .22-250. When I loaded

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my .204 Ruger for groundhogs and plinking, the 32-grain Ballistic Silvertip won out. For years I have seen the entire BST line on the shelf in every ammunition section of the stores I’ve shopped. I’ve seen everything from the little .204 Ruger all the way up to the portly .338 Win. Mag. While all of these loads are in the same family, they exist on different sides of the family tree. The lightweight varmint bullets I’ve sent downrange are designed for explosive performance on small critters and are denoted by the presence

of varmint game icons on the box. But from the heavyweight .243 Win. through that big .338, the BST bullets have thicker jackets and are for use on larger game like whitetails. I admit, I’m a slow learner, but after spotting the whitetail on the box of big game ammo, and recalling my success with the smaller BSTs on varmints and predators, it finally clicked that it was time to try these loads on deer. Am I ever glad I did. I host two big game-based television shows for a living, so hunting different

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species in locales across the country and even around the world is common. Whitetail are actually one of the smaller animals I pursue each year. Aside from large and more dangerous game, I typically use a .300 Win. Mag. so I can take everything from whitetail to moose to leopard and kudu without changing guns, optics or bullet types. There is something to be said for familiarity and confidence in a rifle when you’re about to take that all important shot. The .300 Win. Mag. chambered with a 180-grain bullet is a smoking fast combo that is devastating on deer even at long ranges. When I took my favorite .300 to the range, I expected good results with the 180 BST given its .507 ballistic coefficient,

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Whitetail Field Test I knew what the .243 Win. 55-grain BST bullet did to coyotes, so I couldn’t wait to field test the larger 95-grain version on whitetails. Our first opportunity was during the youth rifle season in Kentucky. I took my son, Drew, out to a beautiful oak stand one morning, and about 8 a.m. he spotted a group of seven does feeding slowly up the ridge, straight toward us. At 75 yards, the largest one turned almost broadside. I told Drew to take her.

I knew what the .243 Win. 55-grain BST bullet did to coyotes, so I couldn’t wait to field test the larger 95-grain version on whitetails.”

Shooting 180-grain BSTs in .300 Win. Mag., the author achieved 1.4-inch groups at 200 yards, making this a great long-range bullet.

I watched through my binos and saw the shot placed perfectly in the pocket low and just behind the shoulder. Deer flushed in every direction. While Drew worked the bolt, I saw a different doe stop at about the 100-yard mark and look back. I pointed her out, and Drew shot another antlerless whitetail. The big doe had run about 25 yards; the blood trail was massive. The second doe only made it about 10 yards. The BST bullet is designed for rapid expansion and massive energy deposit. Upon skinning these deer and seeing the firsthand dam-

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age to the vitals, I became a true believer. I was confident in my personal setup for the big Midwestern deer I planned to hunt in a couple of weeks. Big Buck Medicine I had experienced an extremely rough whitetail season the year before, so redemption was on my mind. I planned a nine-day trip to Nebraska and South Dakota, and had three tags in my pocket when I hit the ground. The game plan was to shoot the first good buck I saw in Nebraska, and then hunt the rest of my time in Huskerland for a true giant. I would then travel a few hours north to South Dakota and see what I could find during the final four days. I love hunting Nebraska and South Dakota during rifle season because the deer are in rut and the open terrain allows hunters to cover a lot of ground in many areas with good optics and fresh legs. Opening morning in Nebraska found me in a river bottom absolutely covered up in deer. Within the first hour, I had eight different bucks running does around me… none of which were more than 3 years old. Finally, I spotted a big-bodied, heavyracked buck, but he quickly disappeared in a thicket over my right shoulder trailing a hot doe. I stood up, turned around and less than a minute later, I saw the doe emerge on a trail that led right by my stand. The 11-pointer was still behind her, and when he paused at 35 yards, I filled my first tag. He bolted all of 10 yards before collapsing. One might argue this buck wasn’t the ideal test for my ammo at such close

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range; however, a bullet with close- and long-range expansion capabilities is ideal, and that is just what the BST delivers. The next afternoon I set up on an open hillside, overlooking a creek bottom and cut cornfield…both whitetail sanctuaries. Shortly after settling in, I spotted numerous young bucks cruising the creek and nosing does. Then from nowhere, a monster buck stood up out of his bed and followed a doe into some cedars. He must have been there when I sat down. This was a no-brainer buck, the kind you don’t second guess, ever. The doe stepped into a small clearing beyond the cedars 180 yards out, and Mr. Big followed. I found him in the scope, but he was walking dead away. I didn’t want to take such a risky shot. As he walked through the 15-yard opening, I grunted, bleated and whistled trying to turn him, but he was lovesick and walked right out of my life. Over the next hour and a half I saw plenty of deer…but no shooters. Twenty minutes before dark, my cameraman whispered that he could see tall tines among the cedars between the creek and cornfield. I quickly confirmed his observation with my binocular. The buck melted into the small thicket. Ten minutes later a doe emerged into the field, and soon after a big buck followed her out. By the time we repositioned and I saw that he was indeed a really big buck, the light was quickly fading. To make matters worse, the deer hadn’t come any closer to our setup. I quickly ranged the buck at nearly 300 yards, but then he began walking almost straight toward me. I felt like he

would end up at least within 150 yards or less, but my cameraman whispered that if I didn’t shoot quickly, we would be out of camera light. That’s all I needed to hear. I settled the crosshairs he Model 70 is back and the biggest news is that it is being made in the United States where the buck’s neck met his in a South Carolina factory. The “Rifleman’s Rifle” has been an American hunting chest and squeezed the trigger. favorite since 1936. Jack O’Connor, the great hunting and shooting author, shot it for My Winchester 180-grain decades before his passing. Winchester even introduced a special Model 70 earlier Ballistic Silvertip found its this year at SHOT Show to commemorate the incredible career of this legendary mark and the Nebraska writer. The Model 70 boasts 1 MOA guaranteed accuracy for three-shot groups using giant dropped in his tracks. a properly managed barrel, quality ammo to match the gun and superior optics under Outstanding accuracy, plus ideal weather conditions. Make sure to take a look at its control-round feed, three-position massive energy transfer and safety, cold-hammer forged barrel and new trigger. To top it off, a great rifle needs a great expansion netted me the scope, especially for long distance shooting like author Tim Herald experienced in South largest whitetail in my career. Dakota. There’s a lot of great glass on the market today, but when searching for a scope that And as for tracking this giant, it will deliver loads of light, a dependable reticle and a system that allows you to switch out was unnecessary. turret knobs and caps quickly and easily, consider Nikon’s Monarch® line. Want to become a A few short days later in more confident hunter? Get a great shooting rifle and top it off with a reliable scope. the minus 16-degree temperatures of South Dakota, I was fortunate to complete the trifecta with a 5-year-old whitetail that sported a 9-inch brow tine. I shot him from the ground at about 150 yards as he quartered to me. I took the high shoulder shot, and his rack literally smacked his back as he fell; he was jolted so hard. Needless to say, he didn’t go anywhere but down, either. Each whitetail season has its own set of circumstances…some good, some great and then the rest. For me, the experiences afield with products I can trust are mandatory. This particular season, bullet technology became more top of mind than it ever has in the past. The author shot his I tested my new favorite whitetail ammunition biggest whitetail ever in both the .243 and .300 Win. Mag. at ranges using BST bullets while from 35-300 yards, and the Winchester Ballishunting in Nebraska. tic Silvertip line performed flawlessly.

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ime in the outdoors. Some people make it, others find it, and for many, the opportunity simply hasn’t been presented to them. With hundreds of activities vying for a person’s attention, millions of people across North America have had zero interaction with the outdoors. But it hasn’t necessarily been for a complete lack of interest. For many, it’s simply a matter of not knowing how to get started. Perhaps nobody has ever asked or invited them to shoot a gun or bow for the first time at a range, head afield on a hunt or simply hang out with people who do all of the above. It’s just not that easy to get started, or at least that’s the perception. Where can I go? Who can I go with? What kind of gear do I need? What are the rules? It can seem daunting to a newcomer who hasn’t grown up in a sporting family, but the truth is there are literally hundreds of

resources available to help an interested person to get started in enjoying their own outdoor adventures. The following are a few resources to help you, or if you’re already an active sportsman, to hand deliver to somebody who may be interested in participating in outdoor activities such as shooting and hunting. Where to Hunt & Shoot Hunter numbers are on the rise, a trend that the industry has not experienced for some time. The latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation reported that 13.7 million Americans, aged 16 years and older, participated in some type of hunting activity in 2011, the highest number of hunters recorded since 1996. Overall hunting participation grew by 9.5 percent between 2006 and 2011, while increasing by 5 percent compared to the level of hunting

participation reported when the study was conducted in 2001. Despite the upward trend in hunter numbers, however, hunting participation rates still are not keeping pace with the growth in the U.S. adult population, a reality that is largely driven by the country’s changing demographics. Whether you’re new to hunting or a seasoned veteran, the following are important considerations to keep in mind before heading afield: • Always check season dates and requirements as published by your state’s wildlife agency. Even if you’ve hunted an area for years, laws and bag limits can change. • Take a hunter education course. They are required for most new hunters, and even if you aren’t required to take one, a course can serve as a good refresher on skills and practices all hunters should follow. • Buy a license. • Know that some states offer an “apprentice hunting license.” If your state is one of these, you may be allowed to head

afield with an experienced hunter before investing the time a hunter education course requires to see if you enjoy the activity first. • Always review the rules of firearm safety. • Practice your shooting skills at a range near you. • Learn about the game you intend to hunt, especially its physical anatomy for ideal shot placement. • Explore and get to know the area you plan to hunt. • Enjoy a safe and productive hunting season. For hunting information in any state visit HuntInfo.org, which provides access to all 50 official wildlife agency websites. Find state-specific hunting information on seasons, dates, application deadlines, license fees, hunter education classes and more. If you are simply interested in shooting, you’re in good company. More than 34 million people participate in target shoot-

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ing sports each year both for recreation and competition. If you’re interested in learning where to practice target shooting, find a firearms safety course or learn how to get started in shooting, WheretoShoot. org can help. The site offers a state-bystate shooting range directory that will help you get started and stay active.

firearm safety—10 rules of safe gun handling Provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation 1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use. 3. Don't rely on your gun’s safety mechanism. 4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it. 5. Use the correct ammunition for your firearm (caliber, gauge, etc.). 6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care. 7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting. 8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting. 9. Don't alter or modify your gun, and have guns serviced regularly. 10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.

Get Active in Conservation Despite the current economic woes, many people in the United States have still managed to donate their hard earned dollars to worthwhile causes through charities and nonprofit organizations. In fact, total charitable giving in 2011 exceeded $298 billion, a four percent increase over 2010. This support comes in the form of everything from direct cash donations to participation in Friday night trivia events, raffle ticket sales and live auctions. With a wide range of nonprofit conservation organizations supporting a variety of

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outdoor interests in the United States, the everyday sportsman, woman and youngster can fill their calendar with fun events that help support important causes. For decades, Winchester has been the industry leader in support of conservation, the shooting sports and our hunting heritage. “Strong, active partnerships are easy to recognize and we’re very proud of our heritage in the conservation and shooting sports arena,” says Brett Flaugher, vice

president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Whether you’re a duck hunter, deer hunter or clay target shooter, Winchester is a recognized leader in supporting organizations that focus on the future generations of sportsmen.” Many of the most prominent conservation and shooting sports organizations have activities and information for all types of people and ages. Be sure to check them out and get involved!

For decades, Winchester has been the industry leader in support of conservation, the shooting sports and our hunting heritage.” NWTF Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation Success The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013 and all that it has accomplished in that time, particularly the restoration of wild turkey populations throughout North America. When the organization began in 1973, there were an estimated 1.3 million wild turkeys in a handful of states. Today, more than 7 million wild turkeys populate all 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and parts of Canada and Mexico. A big part of the NWTF’s success is thanks to the financial support of corporate partners such as Winchester. In fact, Winchester has been among one of the NWTF’s staunchest supporters, sponsoring a breakfast to honor America’s veterans

each year at the organization’s national convention, supplying the bulk of funding to build the world-class Winchester Museum at NWTF headquarters, becoming the first Lifetime Million Dollar Sponsor of the federation, stepping in as a national sponsor for all of the organization’s outreach programs and sponsoring the NWTF’s Turkey Shoot, one of the top sporting clays competitions in the country, along with many of the federation’s regional shooting events. With the successful restoration of the wild turkey complete, the NWTF is focusing on new challenges. Key among them are conserving vital wildlife habitat and improving opportunities for hunters. Congratulations to the NWTF on their 40th anniversary. For more information on the NWTF visit NWTF.org.

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Nestled deep within America’s heartland, just outside of Alton, Ill., is Nilo Farms—the personal piece of paradise that belonged to one of North America’s conservation pioneers, John M. Olin. If the name John Olin rings a bell, it should. Olin Corporation is the parent company of Winchester Ammunition, a worldwide leading manufacturer of hunting ammunition for all types of game. Named for Mr. Olin (“Nilo” is Olin backwards), Nilo Farms was established in 1952 as one of America’s first game preserves. For decades, it has maintained an ongoing commitment to the development and demonstration of hunting preserve and game management techniques.

Nilo has contributed a wealth of new information to the hunting and game preserve community. Many of the land management, farm crop selection and rotation and plant cover design techniques developed on the property’s 640 acres are now standard in the management of waterfowl and upland game bird preserves. Hunting the hallowed grounds of Nilo for world-class waterfowl and upland game birds truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are no “average” days at Nilo. The staff is first rate. The hunting dogs are some of the finest in the world. The canine heritage there starts with Mr. Olin’s most prized champion: the immortal black Labrador, King Buck. Artwork and faded photos of Mr. Olin and King Buck adorn the walls of most of the buildings at the facility and an iconic statue of King Buck watches over the kennel—home to the current stock of hunting dogs on the property. A morning spent watching these thoroughbreds flush pheasants on a sorghum field or retrieve a

fallen mallard from a pond on the property is the culmination of Mr. Olin’s one-time vision for his property. Nilo Farms is a place where time stands still. Whether hunting, shooting a round of clays or sitting at the clubhouse eating pheasant pie, it feels like Mr. Olin might walk right through the door to greet you—even though he’s been gone for more than 30 years. The way the Nilo staff reveres and respects Mr. Olin’s legacy, it’s as if they expect him to stop by at any moment to take King Buck for one last walk. Trying to capture the essence of Nilo in words is a nearly impossible task. To truly appreciate it, you have to visit it yourself. Fortunately, you can. Nilo Farms is open to the public nearly year round, and reservations can be made by visiting NiloFarms.com, which is perhaps the only modern addition ever made to Nilo Farms. Ever-present on the grounds of Nilo is the Winchester horse-and-rider logo—the iconic symbol for the brand known as The American Legend. And when you arrive

• Sportsmen are an economic powerhouse helping to fuel the American economy. The $90 billion spent in 2011 would land them at No. 24 on the Fortune 500 list if they were a single company. From boats to shotguns to land purchased or leased for a place to hunt or fish, sportsmen spend on average $2,407. • Sportsmen bankroll conservation. Excise taxes on fishing, hunting and shooting equipment, as well as fees for licenses and stamps provide the financial support needed to fund fish and wildlife agencies. Add sportsmen’s generous support of conservation organizations and you’re looking at $3 billion a year. • Hunters spent $6 billion on guns, ammunition and archery equipment in 2011. That’s the same as the sale of bicycles in the United States. —Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation

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Despite being around more than 145 years, Winchester continues to develop cutting edge tools that benefit shooters and help build the brand.

ot even a visionary like Oliver Winchester could have imagined the Internet or the world of mobile apps that exists today. A pitchman himself in the mid-1900s, he would be proud that his company has galloped into the technological age with all guns blazing. “Winning the West” was just the beginning of the legend. Word of mouth made Winchester’s repeating rifle and the brand that introduced it legendary. Back then, word spread with help from gunmen and dime novelists who didn’t dare write a book without liberal mention of Winchester wares. What kept the name in the forefront from then on was an uncanny ability to find a niche in every era, developing and advertising new products with a trained eye on the market. When Oliver Winchester died in 1880, his brand had become a household name for firearms, and his business was also positioning itself as the most widely known ammunition maker in the world. If he were alive today, he’d no doubt be amused by the word “tweet,” but he’d be tweeting for sure. It’s not much different

Social Shooting Tools We talk with certain friends face to face, but the linked-in generation also has hundreds, even thousands, of friends on Facebook and other social networks. They have “conversations” with their iPhones, Androids, Blackberries and other devices that accommodate interactive communication with a broader audience than once ever imagined. It also means they can help spread Winchester’s message wherever they go or communicate.

from that good old-fashioned word of mouth he relied on, just with gadgets and an astronomical ability to spread the message at warp speed. The truth is, tools and technology change. But at heart, people don’t. They’re always more likely to buy something recommended by a friend. It’s a time-honored concept called grassroots marketing, and successful companies rely on it even today. In modern times, however, the way word spreads has changed dramatically. So has the concept of friends.

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Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator offers ballistics information on rimfire, centerfire, handgun and slug loads.

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It’s not just happenstance that Winchester’s popular ballistics calculator is a free download for users of iPad, iPhone and iPod, yet another natural progression as things change in the world around us. The early version of the ballistics calculator was launched three years ago on Winchester’s website and quickly became a must-have tool for hunters and shooters who wanted to make sophisticated choices about ammunition. It allows shooters to compare ballistics of up to five different Winchester loads.

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If Oliver Winchester were alive today, he’d no doubt be amused by the word “tweet,” but he’d be tweeting for sure.

The user can enter wind speed, industry brand to boast outside temperature and other variables an app available in this into the calculator, adjust zero marks format. The same app for sighting in and compare up to five will also be available different Winchester cartridges. Easy-tofor iPhones, desktop read charts and graphs show comparative and laptop computers points of impact, drop, drift and trajectory. and tablets. Industry insiders hailed the calculator Another interacas the most advanced ballistics program tive tool, Choose Your ever created. Users praised it as well. But Ammo, is found only they also clamored for a traveling tool on Winchester.com that went where they did. Winchester at this time. It allows delivered with a Smartphone app that users to select an acallowed comparisons and choices in the tivity such as hunting, field or on the range. The next progresshooting or personal sion was to expand the calculator’s defense and specify capability to compare rimfire, shotgun the firearm they plan to use. The program slug and handgun ammunition for both identifies the best Winchester product for hunting and defense. that occasion, suggesting the appropriate And when Windows 8 debuts, the gauge or caliber for any firearm. calculator will roll with it. The software giant chose Winchester as a partner, When Windows 8 debuts, Winchester will be the making Winchester the only outdoor only outdoor brand with an app for that format.

Something more traditional has moved online, too. Winchester’s catalogue of old has found new life as an electronic retailer called the Gear Store that carries everything from camo pens and koozies to neckties, bar stools, wall clocks, caps, clothes, dog collars and more—all with the legendary Winchester brand.

Winchester Goes Viral Besides its website, Winchester relies heavily on social networking and videos with viral potential. On YouTube, watched by millions each month, it uploads product animations, video clips and TV trailers for people to download. On Facebook,

thousands of fans discuss products, ask questions about shooting and hunting, post photos and interact with Winchester representatives. These are just some of the ways the brand continues to build dedicated, passionate and sometimes nearly evangelical followers, even after more than 145 years in business. Then there are those “pictures” that don’t make much sense to people but speak volumes to computers. They’re QR codes and Microsoft TAGs, sort of like a bar code on steroids. They’re used to encode information in two-dimensional space like in the pages of magazines, in advertisements and on TV. Originally used to track auto parts, they’ve become a staple to track what people like, use and buy. QR codes and TAGs are tailor-made to quickly and easily link to content on Smartphones and route the user to videos, websites, coupons and additional information that might be of interest to them. Building Winchester’s Digital Legacy This all fits comfortably with Oliver Winchester’s philosophy and legacy for the brand. In the tradition of its founding father, Winchester is simply relying on the marketplace to spread the word about products that deliver on their promises. And that is a long and proud tradition. In the 145-plus years that define the Winchester brand, much has changed in American culture, including advertising and consumption. The availability of inexpensive paper and the advent of trademarks served as

81 Winchester with so many orders that not all of them could be filled. In 1919, long after Oliver Winchester’s death, the company that he founded ran a full-page ad proclaiming its guns had won the West. Truthfully, no single gun can take that credit, but Winchester the brand was the first to stake the claim and is as able as any ever was to rightfully make it. Regardless, the slogan was an advertising goldmine. The ad campaign went worldwide from China to Spain, and brisk sales from those countries soon followed. Today, Winchester is still known as the “gun that won the West.” To this day, being the first, rolling the dice and building brand loyalty has defined Winchester’s staying power. Giving people what they want – or at least helping consumers better understand how Winchester’s products meet their needs is something Winchester and its presentday parent company, Olin Corporation, have always excelled at. Winchester/Olin continues in that tradition today as it turns out some of the finest munitions and ballistic products and information available. Its ability to spot a need before it actually arises has positioned Winchester as a pioneer in nearly every aspect of business from innovation, engineering, production and marketing. And as we see through its many digital offerings, it is well positioned in this age of instant gratification and electronic gadgetry to keep marching forward on this same successful trail.

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The Wincheser online Gear Store carries a complete line of companybranded merchandise. major catalysts, spawning ad agencies, with their artists and copywriters, and eventually today’s corps of marketresearch mavens. Winchester has been successful at that, too, pushing both the hard sell, as well as the can’t-live-without-it softer sell—something for which Oliver Winchester had a real knack. In the early 1860s, when Winchester issued the “Henry,” and the battle between North and South grew bloodier by the day, Oliver Winchester himself carried out an intensive advertising program touting the rifle as “the most effective weapon in the world,” capable of “firing 60 shots per minute. A resolute man armed with one of these rifles, particularly on horseback, cannot be captured,” the ad claimed. The pitch worked. Confederate troops flooded

ny notion that the social media landscape is just an adolescent’s playground is pure rubbish. Sure, Facebook is a favorite hangout of teens and ‘tweens. The Internet is practically their life. Statistically, 93 percent of them go online; 75 percent carry a cell phone; and 66 percent text. It’s also a safe bet that checking social media accounts is the first and last thing most of them do every day. But here’s a newsflash: Adults are now online more than ever. In fact, the biggest growth of any age demographic from 2011 to 2012 was adults between 45 and 54. But don’t think more senior citizens are rocking on their front porches, either. Even if they are, three out of every 10 are tweeting or Facebooking at the same time. Social media is serious business—so serious that Winchester execs mandated three years ago that the company embrace it, get involved with it and use it to spread the word. Here’s why: If Facebook were a country, it would be one of the world’s third largest populated with 800 million people. Facebook is taking over the world. Literally. Sales through social commerce are expected to reach $30 billion within five years and by 2015, brands are expected to generate half of their web sales through social media and mobile platforms. That a historic brand like Winchester is on the techno-bandwagon simply goes to show that historic doesn’t have to mean outdated. The company’s ability to adapt to changing times and changing trends is, after all, what has helped it survive and thrive so long. — C.K. FACEBOOK .C OM/ WINCHESTEROFFICIAL

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over the decoys, more easily heard than seen in the soft mor ning light. Our young Chessie whined nervously, Dad struggling to quiet her with one hand and operate a duck call with the other. The birds scooted just off the edge of the spread and banked back into the wind. Someone called the shot, we stood to fire and two ducks splashed into the Susquehanna. The second bird was the first game animal of any kind I’d ever killed. Oh, what magic; that seminal moment in my life, for it was in that instant that I became a hunter. Given that you’re reading these words, I’m sure you have a relatable story. Perhaps it was on a similar duck hunt or maybe while chasing squirrels or even deer. Our parents knew what they were doing when they introduced us to the outdoors.

Make a young hunter’s first shots count by buying them quality ammunition.

Not everyone is so lucky One day when we were 10 years old, my friend Justin told his father that he’d like to join him on his next pheasant hunt. Despite the fact Justin had never so much as shouldered a firearm, his father told him, “Well then you better be able to shoot one of these,” and handed Justin a 12-gauge double-barrel loaded with high-brass bird shot. The recoil absolutely throttled my friend. Petrified, he ran inside, tears in his eyes. His old man laughed. As far as I know, Justin never so much as touched a gun again. That’s no way to make a hunter, but fortunately, if a young person gets a proper taste of hunting, the love of the outdoors that dwells within usually

does the rest. Parents can make mistakes, however, and arguably a key one can surround ensuring proper ammo selection. Here’s how to choose ammunition wisely for your young hunter. Squirrels Teach Woodsmanship These days most adults are content to return from a day afield worn out, yet still empty handed. However, think back to adolescence—I’ll bet there was a time when a hunt’s success was measured solely in terms of shots fired and game bagged. We evolve as hunters and, for a youngster, returning home with a pheasant or rabbit provides a sense of accomplishment. That’s perhaps why squirrel hunting

is such a popular initial introduction to hunting. Squirrels are plentiful almost anywhere and, as long as you select the proper bullet and load for Junior, he’ll likely return home with a few bushytails and a big, wide grin. Winchester offers the ultimate load in this category, the Super X .22 LR rimfire. And perhaps it ought to: The first commercially available metallic cartridge with the Winchester brand offered way back in 1866, was a rimfire. Needless to say, Super X .22 LR more than 145 years later, the company knows how to make rimfire ammo. If plinking is your goal, Winchester offers plenty of affordable .22 LR rounds; however, when it comes to helping your child bag his or her first squirrel, this is no time to skimp. The Super X .22 LR is one of the most inherently accurate .22 LR rounds on the market and provides plenty of knockdown oomph to topple a bushytail.

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In other words, it leaves nothing to chance when a positive first hunting experience is on the line. And, while there are those who underestimate squirrels, a first shot at one—any shot at one—is earned. That’s another reason squirrels make such good first game: They teach us woodsmanship. The same skills that are learned and employed when stalking a squirrel—step lightly, move when the wind blows, freeze when necessary and more—will later be used to stalk deer, elk or even African game. (One can dream, right?) On to Whitetail Hunting So strong is the American tradition of deer hunting that—even for those of us who grow up to be primarily bird hunters—nothing signifies that we are real hunters like Dad, as much as when we first accompany him to deer camp. Fortunately for youth these days, modern deer ammo need not result in an intimidating amount of recoil to be effective. It’s far more

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important to use a top shelf bullet with superior terminal ballistics and great accuracy that you can simply place in the buck’s or doe’s boiler room. Designed specifically for whitetail hunting, Winchester Power-Max Bonded loads are an ideal choice. Power-Max Bonded bullets feature a gilding metal jacket and a soft lead core that are literally welded to form one unit. The result is an extremely accurate bullet that expands to a whopping 2.5 times its original diameter. Talk about punching a hole! In testing, the bullets also retain about 90 percent of their original weight, which is impressive for such a highly expansive round. Even better, Power-Max ammo is readily available in .223, .243 and 7mm-08. All of these calibers are light-recoiling, inherently accurate and deadly with the right bullet. What could be better for a young hunter?

nothing signifies that we are real hunters like Dad, as much as when we first accompany him to deer camp.” When introducing children to hunting, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. This stuff is supposed to be fun, remember?

Power-Max Bonded .243 Prairie Plinking If your child sticks out a few long days in the deer stand, consider allowing him or her to recharge his or her batteries by plinking away at a prairie dog town. It offers high-volume, action-packed shooting at its finest, the perfect recipe for any doldrums he or she may have experienced waiting on a buck. Just as a squirrel hunt teaches excellent woodsmanship, the target-rich environment and varied target distances shot during a prairie dog shoot require good shooting form, discipline and accuracy, all marksmanship skills that will equally serve the young hunter as they evolve into hunters of big game such as deer, elk, bears or even that African game. (Hey, we’re still dreaming, right?) As with whitetails, an accurate, light-recoiling round is the way to go, not only because it’ll be light on the young shooter’s shoulder and foster good shooting, but he’ll be able to see where his rounds are impacting. A .22 Win. Mag. or .223 bullet should prove comfy to shoot but hard on the dogs. In .223 caliber, Winchester offers a real value in the 45-grain jacketed hollow point that’s far deadlier on prairie dogs than it is on the wallet. Or you could opt for the 50 or 55 grain Ballistic Silvertip, an accurate round with a sleek profile

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.223 Ballistic Silvertip that is perhaps the ultimate in prairie dog extermination. Then there’s the .22 Win. Mag., a neat little round that just seems to hit harder than the math indicates it ought to. Check out Winchester’s recently introduced Varmint High Energy and Varmint High Velocity, both of which are available in .22 Mag. High Velocity is engineered for speed and ultra-accuracy, while the High Energy load emphasizes downrange energy and maximum terminal shock. Needless to say, both will make for a pleased shooter and a cleared out prairie dog town. Above all, when introducing children to hunting—a sport you love and that you want them to enjoy throughout their lifetimes as well—don’t put too much pressure on yourself. This stuff is supposed to be fun, remember? Your child will recognize that. Just help him or her by choosing the right ammunition for the job. Nature will take care of the rest. For within the heart of every youngster lies a natural yearning for the outdoors.

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In order to get the most out of any hunting adventure, it is critical to choose the best footwear possible for terrain and conditions. There is a multitude of boots to choose from today and a ton of options that are available. A primary consideration is leather upper (or a combination of leather and Cordura® nylon) versus rubber upper. Leather, or a leather/Cordura combination, provides stability, comfort and a solid feel like that of a hiking boot. They are a fine choice for hunting most types of game in most conditions; especially in steep terrain. An all rubber boot or rubber/neoprene combination is a solid option for a good deal of terrain and conditions. They are a great choice when hunting in or around water or when the need to remain scent-free is important. It used to be the case that rubber boots fit like a house and were terribly uncomfortable. This isn’t the case any longer. Today, many rubber boots offer styles that fit great, provide plenty of support and keep feet dry all day long. One such boot is Winchester’s MudtraxTM. The 100-percent waterproof construction, extra-rugged SpanToughTM upper shaft, and removable insole all work together to provide dry and comfortable feet and abrasion resistance in nasty conditions. The only choice to be made is whether to get a pair in solid green or Mossy Oak® Break Up®.

bove all else, I am a wingshooter. Perhaps not a very good one, but I’m darn better with a shotgun than with a rifle. Yet for the life of me I doubt I could consistently hit even a floating beachball with a .410 shotgun. The .410 is a fluke, really, a design that unlike all gauges evolved from a rifle chambering. (Heck, it’s not even a gauge, it’s a caliber!) And yet, so often, well-intentioned parents put a .410 in their child’s hands, believing its light recoil makes it the perfect choice for a young shooter. This only results in missed birds, unbroken clays and long faces. Consider that a No. 6 .410 load of ¾ ounces contains only about 169 pellets. By comparison, a 1-ounce 20-gauge load of No. 6s contains about 225 pellets. The .410 contains fewer pellets, so its pattern isn’t as dense. The pattern also tends to contain

AA Featherlite 20-Gauge big gaps inside which a bird or clay can fly untouched. And the disparity between the two loads is even bigger when you consider that the greater the ratio of shotshell length to bore width, the more a shot column tends to string out; not only does the .410 contain fewer pellets, but they arrive later than the 20s, further decreasing pattern density in a given space, at a given moment. So, resist the .410 myth. The 20 gauge is a far better youth gun, even if it’s loaded with light target shells. My Dad recognized this. The first shotgun I ever owned, and one I still cherish, was a Winchester Model 101 20 gauge. Dad started me off with target loads to lessen the recoil, and today, Winchester’s new AA Featherlite 20-gauge shotshells are ideal in this regard. Inside the hull, they pack 7⁄8 ozs. of No. 8 shot, which gently exits the barrel at under 1,000 fps. It may not be the load to bring down a late-season pheasant, but it’s perfect for doves and other small game, and will allow your youngster to grow into the gun and move onto bigger loads. The 20 gauge is also an increasingly popular choice among waterfowlers, both young and old, and Winchester

Blind Side 20-Gauge now offers Blind Side ammunition for the firearm. Why have many waterfowlers downsized from 12 and even 10 gauges to the humble 20 gauge? It’s an affordable nontoxic shotshell, for starters, but even more importantly, modern wads have taken the 3-inch, 20-gauge shell to the next level. The Winchester Diamond Cut wad maximizes the shell’s pattern density and consistency. And, while the 20 gauge will never pack as many pellets as a 12 gauge, Winchester’s Hex Steel Shot substantially narrows the gap by allowing more pellets to be packed inside a given space. A traditional 12-gauge waterfowl load of 1 3⁄8 -ounces of No. 2 steel contains 172 pellets; by comparison, Winchester’s new 3-inch, 20-gauge Blind Side shells contain 138 No. 2s. Additionally, while the 3-inch, 20-gauge shell is historically prone to stringing, steel shot is less apt to be affected like lead loads, and Winchester’s Diamond Cut wad further reduces the tendency. Add it all up and 20-gauge Blind Side shotshells offer waterfowlers a great option beyond the shoulder-beating 12 gauge. – K.W WINCHESTER.COM

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ucked into the dry corner of my box blind, I sat in the black of morning listening to rain beat a slowing cadence on the tin roof. The weather report called for a break in the showers from daylight through midmorning. The peak of the rut had already rolled through this part of southeast Kansas, but out there somewhere were a few remaining “hot” does, and the bucks knew it, too. As the eastern sky slowly illuminated the broken tree line, winter wheat and cut hay fields in front of me; I began scanning with my binoculars. After 15 minutes of spying I spotted a vision of antler tine disappearing behind a hay bale about midway across the field. I did a double take, scanning to the other side of the bale looking for a buck—nothing! After three full days of hunting I had tried to grow antlers on everything from a tree stump to a fence post, so it was probably nothing. Then he stepped out! He was tall, and walked with purpose. The buck had to score 140, but at a little over 300 yards in the early morning light I just wasn’t sure. He was on a beeline for the woods to my left. Frantically squinting through my 10x binos, I had to make the decision. Soon he would pass along the broken tree line in front of me. Folding under the pressure, I didn’t pick up my rifle. My heart sank with doubt as he stepped behind the trees. Then it hit me—I began slinging gear from my backpack until I laid my hands on a grunt call. Already on the fawn bleat, I blew as loud as I could out the window toward the buck’s direction. I did this three more times and went back to glassing through the trees—almost

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frantically. I lowered my binos and stared into the trees and field in front of me with disbelief. Then, out of the corner of my eye on my side of the tree line I saw something that hadn’t been there before. It was him, and he was just walking my direction a mere 80 yards away. He was quartering toward me, looking for the source of the call. I looked through the binos one more time and counted a magnificent 10 points. No more thinking. I grabbed the Browning .270 Win., eased it into the shooting window and quickly lined the crosshair on the buck’s shoulder, squeezing the trigger before the buck could slip out of my life once again. The 130-grain Winchester Power Max Bonded impacted with tremendous force as the buck absorbed the kinetic energy into its vitals. With a labored lunge he hobbled 10 yards to the fencerow, heaved his 220-pound frame over it, side stepped another 5 yards and dropped in the winter wheat for good. Many things played into the good fortune of this hunt, but once the primer ignited, the end result fell squarely into the hands of the bullet manufacturers at Winchester.

Can I Be an Ammo Expert? Whether your quarry is the elusive whitetail or a massive bull elk, choosing the right ammunition, or quite honestly, just knowing how to choose the right ammunition can be tricky. To many hunters, it is often little more than a wild guess as to what will work best in their gun and on the type of game they will be hunting. Given the myriad of choices in the ammo aisles these days, Winchester is making bullet

Close Range: When hunting river drainages out West or heavy timber in the South, oftentimes the only setup is right on top of a trail. Winchester’s Power Max Bonded features a copper/zinc alloy jacket bonded to its soft lead alloy core, which allows for rapid expansion (up to 2½ times its diameter) and deep penetration even at the maximum velocities typical of close range shots. The weld between jacket and lead of this bullet ensures high weight retention on ultra-short range shots that would wreck a more fragile bullet.

To make the selection of ammunition easier, usage graphics on Winchester ammo will help sportsmen identify the best round for the type of game they are hunting. choice selection much more convenient and simpler for sportsmen. Offering everything from online to in-store resources, Winchester understands selecting the right ammunition can be difficult and are doing what they can to help educate and aid their customers. You owe it to yourself and to the game you hunt to choose wisely when selecting

the ammunition you will use.Let’s take a look at the key factors involved in making that decision.

Whitetail Whitetails inhabit just about every terrain feature in North America. Lucky for us, there’s a bullet option for virtually every scenario.

Heavy Timber: When hunting in heavy brush and timber, small limbs and twigs can be hard to see when adrenaline and buck fever take over. Winchester’s Power Core 95/5 is constructed of 95 percent copper and five percent zinc and features a protected hollow point. The bullet’s one-piece design WINCHESTER.COM

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allows it to shrug off small twigs before contacting its target and then still penetrate deep and expand properly inside the animal. Midrange: If climbing into a box blind over a food plot is your style, then it’s hard to beat the proven performance of Winchester’s Power-Point. The exposed lead nose with a strategically notched bullet jacket combines to provide uniform expansion with massive energy release.

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Long Range: When hunting expanses of open ground in the agricultural fields of the Midwest or the prairies out West, you need accuracy and long-range bullet performance. Winchester’s Ballistic Silvertip has a polymer tip and contoured bullet jacket design, which enhance bullet flight and aid in down-range accuracy. The bullet’s rapid controlled expansion, even at slower velocities several hundred yards away, delivers dramatic internal damage.

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Go Anywhere Bullet: When hunting clear cuts in the Northeast or the sendaros cut through the brush country of Texas, your quarry might be 20 yards away or 300 yards out. The Winchester XP3 bullet is ideal for all locales. The polymer tip and the bullet’s boat tail heel improve the bullet’s ballistic coefficient and accuracy. On impact, the

Ballistic Silvertip® ammunition features an aerodynamic, polymer-tipped boattail design that provides for excellent long-range accuracy, while delivering the solid knockdown power needed for many Western big game hunting situations.

After three full days of hunting I had tried to grow antlers on everything from a tree stump to a fence post.” polymer tip drives down into the front cavity, initiating expansion at close range with high velocities or long range with slower velocities, thus creating a large wound cavity and quicker kill regardless of range. Lead Free: To keep you in the game in areas where the use of lead bullets is outlawed, Winchester offers its E-Tip lineup. This lead-free bullet features a boat tail design that helps reduce drag and maximize downrange energy while the polymer tip improves ballistics and initiates expansion upon impact.

Big Game When hunting elk, moose or bear, you need bullets that can hold up, hit hard and drive deep. Winchester offers a few

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options for these big creatures, too. Close Range: Chasing moose in the forest of Maine or slipping through the dark timber of the Rockies for elk, you’ll need a bullet that will hold up at max velocity in these close-quarters situations while penetrating deep into vitals. The XP3 bullet can transfer massive impact to the dense shoulder bone of an elk or moose, and retain integrity to drive deep into the boiler room to quickly and cleanly kill your trophy. Long Range: Elk or moose in open XP3 country mean you’ll have to find a steady rest and a quality bullet for a long-range kill. Winchester Accubond CT offers a bonded alloy lead core and polymer tip, which combines to offer reliable, controlled expansion with high weight retention for deep penetration.

Wild Hogs The hog bomb has been ticking for decades and finally has exploded nationwide in recent years. More and

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Winchester’s Razorback XT load with flash-suppressed powder provides an edge when shooting at night and using night vision optics, but works just fine for daytime porkers, too. more hunters are turning to them for off-season action and delicious wild game dishes. Winchester Razorback XT features a deep hollow point with a beveled profile for controlled expansion. The bullet will penetrate a hog’s thick skin and bone before expanding rapidly inside the vitals.

The ammo also features a flashsuppressed powder to keep muzzle flash low for night hunters. The round is offered in .223 and .308 with other calibers to follow. Now that you’re armed with the information for selecting the right bullet

this season, pick up a box or two and hit the range. No amount of bullet construction can compensate for bad shot placement. If you do your job, the bullet will do its job—when matched according to the game and terrain. W I N C H E S T ER . C O M

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Bullet Wt. Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) (Grs.) B.C. Bullet Type Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500

S204RLF 32 0.228 Ballistic Silvertip - LF SBST204R 32 0.206 Ballistic Silvertip X204P 32 0.210 Varmint X X204R 34 0.167 Hollow Point X218B 46 0.130 Hollow Point X22H1 45 0.130 Soft Point X22H2 46 0.130 Hollow Point X220S 50 0.200 Pointed Soft Point X222R 50 0.175 Pointed Soft Point S22250RLF 35 0.201 Ballistic Silvertip - LF SBST22250 50 0.238 Ballistic Silvertip SBST22250B 55 0.267 Ballistic Silvertip X22250P 55 0.255 Varmint X X222501 55 0.197 Pointed Soft Point X222502 64 0.251 Power-Point Q3131 55 0.267 Full Metal Jacket S223RPDB++ 60 0.208 PDX1 Defender S223RPDB2++** 77 0.319 PDX1 Defender S223RLF 35 0.201 Ballistic Silvertip - LF SBST223 50 0.238 Ballistic Silvertip SBST223B 55 0.267 Ballistic Silvertip S223WB** 64 0.247 Razorback XT X223R2BP** 64 0.231 Power Max Bonded X223LF** 64 0.247 Power Core 95/5 X223P1 40 0.200 Varmint X X223P 55 0.255 Varmint X X223RT 55 0.197 Pointed Soft Point TIN X223R 55 0.197 Pointed Soft Point X223R2** 64 0.257 Power-Point USA2232 45 0.185 Jacketed H. P. USA223R1 55 0.255 Full Metal Jacket USA223R3** 62 0.283 Full Metal Jacket SBST223SS 55 0.276 Ballistic Silvertip X223WSS 55 0.233 Pointed Soft Point X223WSS1 64 0.233 Power-Point X2251 55 0.208 Pointed Soft Point SXP243W 95 0.411 XP3 SBST243 55 0.276 Ballistic Silvertip SBST243A 95 0.400 Ballistic Silvertip X2432BP 100 0.372 Power Max Bonded X243WLF 90 0.354 Power Core 95/5 X243P 58 0.250 Varmint-X X2431 80 0.255 Pointed Soft Point X2432 100 0.356 Power-Point X6MMR2 100 0.356 Power-Point SXP243WSS 95 0.411 XP3 SBST243SS 55 0.276 Ballistic Silvertip SBST243SSA 95 0.401 Ballistic Silvertip X243WSS 100 0.356 Power-Point S25WSSCT 110 0.420 AccuBond CT SBST25WSS 85 0.333 Ballistic Silvertip SBST25WSSA 115 0.446 Ballistic Silvertip X25WSS 120 0.344 Positive Exp. Point

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Trajectory, Short Range Yards 50 100 200 300 400 -0.4 0 -1.4 -6.5 -16.8 -0.4 0 -1.4 -6.7 -17.5 -0.4 0 -1.4 -6.9 -17.8 -0.4 0 -1.7 -8.0 -21.4 0.0 0 -6.6 -28.2 -75.6 0.0 0 -7.1 -30.1 -80.3 0.0 0 -7.1 -30.0 -80.1 -0.4 0 -1.7 -7.8 -20.2 -0.2 0 -3.7 -15.3 -39.1 -0.5 0 -1.0 -5.5 -14.7 -0.4 0 -1.6 -7.4 -18.6 -0.4 0 -1.8 -7.7 -18.9 -0.4 0 -1.8 -7.9 -19.5 -0.4 0 -2.1 -9.1 -23.3 -0.3 0 -2.2 -9.1 -22.4 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.7 -25.7 -0.7 0 -3.7 – – -0.6 0 -4.2 – – -0.4 0 -1.8 -8.2 -21.1 -0.3 0 -2.4 -10.1 -24.7 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.9 -26.3 -0.2 0 -3.5 -13.7 -32.9 -0.2 0 -3.6 -14.2 -34.4 -0.2 0 -3.5 -13.7 -32.9 -0.4 0 -2.2 -9.6 -24.4 -0.3 0 -2.8 -11.2 -27.0 -0.3 0 -3.2 -12.9 -32.5 -0.3 0 -3.2 -12.9 -32.5 -0.2 0 -3.5 -13.4 -32.1 -0.4 0 -2.3 -10.1 -26.1 -0.3 0 -2.8 -11.2 -27.0 -0.2 0 -3.1 -12.0 -28.4 -0.4 0 -1.5 -6.6 -16.5 -0.4 0 -1.6 -7.2 -18.3 -0.4 0 -2.0 -8.8 -21.8 -0.4 0 -2.2 -9.6 -24.2 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.5 -24.1 -0.4 0 -1.4 -6.3 -15.9 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.4 -0.2 0 -3.3 -12.2 -28.1 -0.3 0 -2.9 -11.0 -25.6 -0.4 0 -1.5 -7.0 -17.5 -0.4 0 -1.7 -6.9 -15.7 -0.2 0 -3.3 -12.4 -28.6 -0.3 0 -2.9 -11 -25.5 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.0 -23.2 -0.5 0 -1.2 -5.6 -14.3 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.1 -23.4 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.9 -25.3 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.4 -24.0 -0.4 0 -2.0 -8.3 -19.7 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.3 -0.2 0 -3.2 -12.2 -28.3

Trajectory, Long Range Yards 100 200 300 400 500 0.7 0 -4.5 -14.1 -30.6 0.7 0 -4.6 -14.7 -32.6 0.7 0 -4.7 -14.9 -32.9 0.8 0 -5.5 -18.1 -42.0 3.3 0 -18.2 -62.4 – 3.6 0 -19.4 -66.1 – 3.6 0 -19.4 -65.9 – 0.8 0 -5.2 -16.7 -37.1 2.2 0 -10.0 -32.3 -73.8 0.5 0 -4.0 -12.7 -28.2 0.8 0 -4.9 -15.2 -32.9 0.9 0 -5.0 -15.4 -32.8 0.9 0 -5.2 -15.9 -33.9 1.0 0 -6.0 -19.2 -42.8 1.1 0 -5.9 -18.0 -38.6 1.6 0 -7 -21 -44.2 – – – – – – – – – – 0.9 0 -5.5 -17.5 -38.9 1.2 0 -6.4 -19.8 -42.8 1.4 0 -6.8 -20.8 -44.3 1.8 0 -8.4 -25.9 -55.8 1.8 0 -8.8 -27.2 -59.2 1.8 0 -8.4 -25.9 -55.8 1.1 0 -6.3 -20.0 -44.6 1.4 0 -7.0 -21.4 -45.9 1.9 0 -8.5 -26.7 -59.6 1.9 0 -8.5 -26.7 -59.6 1.7 0 -8.2 -25.1 -53.6 1.2 0 -6.7 -21.4 -48.7 1.4 0 -7.0 -21.4 -45.9 1.5 0 -7.4 -22.3 -47.1 0.7 0 -4.4 -13.6 -28.8 0.8 0 -4.9 -15.1 -32.8 1.0 0 -5.7 -17.7 -38.5 1.1 0 -6.2 -19.7 -43.6 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.7 -38.0 0.7 0 -4.3 -13.1 -27.7 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.9 -38.4 1.6 0 -7.3 -21.6 -44.3 1.4 0 -6.7 -19.8 -40.9 0.8 0 -4.7 -14.5 -31.0 1.3 0 -6.5 -19.8 -42.3 1.9 0 -7.8 -22.6 -46.3 1.7 0 -7.0 -20.4 -41.7 1.3 0 -6.1 -18.0 -36.6 0.6 0 -3.9 -12.0 -25.5 1.3 0 -6.2 -18.2 -37.1 1.4 0 -6.6 -19.7 -40.5 1.4 0 -6.3 -18.5 -37.6 1.0 0 -5.2 -15.7 -32.5 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.6 -37.7 1.6 0 -7.4 -21.8 -45.1

95 Cartridge Symbol LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

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Bullet Wt. Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) (Grs.) B.C. Bullet Type Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500

S2506CT SBST2506A SBST2506 X25061 X25062 X25202 X2535 X2503 X257P3 X2642 X6555 SXP270WA SXP270W S270WET S270CT SBST270 S270WB X2705BP X2704BP X270WLF X2705 X2703 X2704 SXP270SA SXP270S S270SET S270WSMCT SBST2705 SBST2705A X270SBP X270WSMLF X270WSM SBST280 X2842 SBST708 X708BP X708LF X708 SXP7WSM S7SET S7MMWSMCTA S7MMWSMCT SBST7MMS X7MMWSMBP

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AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Ballistic Silvertip Positive Exp. Point Positive Exp. Point Soft Point Power-Point Silvertip Power-Point Power-Point Power-Point XP3 XP3 E-Tip AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Razorback XT Power Max Bonded Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Power-Point Silvertip Power-Point XP3 XP3 E-Tip AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Power-Point Ballistic Silvertip Power-Point Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Power-Point XP3 E-Tip AccuBond CT AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded

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LF = Lead Free projectile

Ballistic Coefficient (BC): The “Ballistic Coefficient” or B.C. of a projectile (bullet) is a measure of its efficiency in flight or how well it is able to overcome air resistance. The higher the ballistic coefficient, the less velocity a bullet will lose over distance — resulting in less drop at longer ranges and more energy on target. So, for long range hunting or target shooting, the higher the B.C. the better. See Winchester’s new Ballistics Calculator on the Winchester Web site.

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Trajectory, Short Range Yards 50 100 200 300 400 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.4 -24.0 -0.4 0 -2.0 -8.3 -19.7 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.3 -0.3 0 -2.3 -9.4 -22.9 -0.2 0 -3.2 -12.2 -28.3 2.1 0 -23.5 -79.6 – 0.6 0 -9.2 -33.2 -78.4 -0.1 0 -4.3 -16.2 -38.4 -0.1 0 -4.5 -17.2 -41.3 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.4 -26.2 0 0 -4.8 -16.9 -37.7 -0.2 0 -2.8 -11.0 -25.0 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.3 -25.6 -0.2 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.2 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.5 -26.1 -0.2 0 -2.8 -10.8 -24.7 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -26.2 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.5 -26.9 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.3 -30.4 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -26.2 -0.2 0 -2.9 -11.2 -25.9 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.6 -27.0 -0.2 0 -3.7 -13.8 -31.9 -0.3 0 -2.3 -8.9 -20.6 -0.3 0 -2.6 -9.8 -22.3 -0.3 0 -2.2 -8.8 -20.3 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.3 -21.3 -0.3 0 -2.3 -8.9 -20.7 -0.3 0 -2.6 -9.8 -22.4 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.6 -22.7 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.4 -22.1 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.6 -24.9 -0.2 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.0 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.5 -30.9 -0.1 0 -3.8 -13.7 -30.8 -0.1 0 -3.7 -13.7 -31.1 -0.1 0 -3.7 -13.6 -30.9 -0.1 0 -3.9 -14.3 -32.7 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.3 -23.5 -0.3 0 -2.5 -9.5 -21.8 -0.3 0 -2.3 -9.1 -21.2 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.3 -23.5 -0.3 0 -2.3 -9.1 -21.1 -0.3 0 -2.5 -9.8 -22.7

T rajectory, Long Range Yards 100 200 300 400 500 1.4 0 -6.3 1.0 0 -5.2 1.4 0 -6.4 1.1 0 -6.0 1.6 0 -7.4 11.4 0 -44.1 4.3 0 -19.0 2.4 0 -10.1 2.6 0 -10.8 1.8 0 -7.2 2.4 0 -9.7 1.4 0 -6.5 1.5 0 -6.7 1.4 0 -6.4 1.6 0 -6.9 1.4 0 -6.5 1.5 0 -6.9 1.5 0 -7.0 1.8 0 -7.9 1.5 0 -6.9 1.8 0 -7.1 1.8 0 -7.4 1.9 0 -8.3 1.1 0 -5.5 1.3 0 -5.9 1.1 0 -5.4 1.2 0 -5.7 1.1 0 -5.5 1.3 0 -5.9 1.2 0 -6.0 1.2 0 -5.9 1.4 0 -6.5 1.4 0 -6.3 1.8 0 -8.0 1.9 0 -8.0 1.9 0 -8.1 1.9 0 -8.0 1.9 0 -8.5 1.4 0 -6.2 1.2 0 -5.8 1.2 0 -5.6 1.4 0 -6.2 1.2 0 -5.6 1.3 0 -6.0

-18.5 -37.6 -15.7 -32.5 -18.6 -37.7 -18.4 -39.2 -21.8 -45.1 – – -59.4 – -30.5 -65.2 -33.0 -70.0 -20.8 -42.2 -28.2 -56.9 -19.0 -38.0 -19.5 -39.1 -18.6 -37.6 -19.9 -40.1 -18.9 -38.4 -20.3 -41.8 -20.8 -42.6 -23.2 -47.4 -20.3 -41.8 -20.6 -42 -21.6 -44.3 -24.4 -50.4 -16.1 -32.7 -17.1 -34.5 -15.8 -32 -16.5 -33.3 -16.1 -32.8 -17.2 -34.7 -17.8 -36.8 -17.4 -35.7 -19.4 -40.1 -18.4 -37.0 -23.6 -48.6 -23.2 -46.9 -23.6 -48.1 -23.4 -46.6 -24.9 -51.3 -18.0 -36.1 -16.8 -33.9 -16.4 -33.1 -17.9 -36.0 -16.4 -33.1 -17.6 -36.1

++ Ballistic information for this symbol is based upon modern sporting rifle (AR platform) equipped with a 16” barrel and a 2.8” sight height

• Indicates ballistic data generated from 20” barrel length. All other ballistic data generated from 24” barrel length.

** Intended for use in fast twist barrels (e.g., 1 in 7 to 1 in 9). Slower twist barrels may not sufficiently stabilize bullet.

# Also acceptable for use in pistols and revolvers.

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Cartridge Symbol LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

7mm WSM 7mm WSM 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Remington Mag. 7mm Mauser (7 x 57) 7.62 x 39mm 7.62 x 39mm 7.62 x 39mm 7.62 x 39mm 7.62 x 51mm NATO 7.62 x 54R 7.62 x 54R 30 Carbine 30 Carbine 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-30 Winchester 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield 30-06 Springfield

X7MMWSMLF X7MMWSM SXP7RM S7RMET S7MMCTA S7MMCT SBST7A SBST7 X7MMR1BP X7MMRMLF X7MMR2 X7MMR1 X7MM1 S76239PDB S76239WB X76239• Q3174 Q3130 MC76254R MC54RSP X30M1• Q3132 SBST3030 X30306BP X30303BP X3030WLF X30301 X30306 X30302 X30303 X30304 SXP3006 SXP3006A S3006ETA S3006ET S3006CT SBST3006 SBST3006A SBST3006B S3006WB X30061BP X30064BP X3006LF X30062 X30061 X30063 X30065 X30064 X30066 USA3006

Bullet Wt. Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) (Grs.) B.C. Bullet Type Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 140 150 160 150 140 160 140 150 150 140 175 150 145 120 123 123 123 147 180 180 110 110 150 150 170 150 150 150 150 170 170 180 150 150 180 180 150 168 180 180 150 180 150 125 150 150 165 180 180 147

0.416 0.346 0.512 0.498 0.46 0.512 0.46 0.493 0.393 0.416 0.426 0.373 0.355 0.248 0.262 0.244 0.245 0.415 0.486 0.267 0.166 0.18 0.232 0.224 0.247 0.237 0.218 0.218 0.218 0.241 0.278 0.527 0.437 0.469 0.523 0.509 0.435 0.475 0.507 0.397 0.325 0.394 0.344 0.268 0.294 0.314 0.341 0.381 0.383 0.421

Power Core 95/5 Power-Point XP3 E-Tip AccuBond CT AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Power-Point Power-Point Power-Point PDX1 Defender Razorback XT Power-Point Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Soft Point Hollow Soft Point Full Metal Jacket Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Hollow Point Power-Point Silvertip Power-Point Silvertip XP3 XP3 E-Tip E-Tip AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Ballistic Silvertip Ballistic Silvertip Razorback XT Power Max Bonded Power Max Bonded Power Core 95/5 Pointed Soft Point Power-Point Silvertip Power-Point Power-Point Silvertip Full Metal Jacket

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3233 2770 2365 2009 1697 1424 3410 2830 2335 1911 1550 1245 3091 2718 2382 2080 1809 1599 3200 2809 2459 2145 1864 1612 3143 2733 2368 2044 1756 1501 3091 2718 2382 2080 1809 1566 3008 2612 2261 1949 1671 1426 3200 2806 2453 2136 1853 1600 3180 2694 2272 1904 1584 1307 2987 2555 2176 1843 1552 1297 3178 2717 2311 1954 1641 1370 3180 2670 2229 1848 1520 1239 2278 1875 1530 1236 990 788 1490 1108 808 583 424 325 1527 1154 857 629 464 355 1527 1129 818 586 425 327 1515 1121 814 584 425 326 2468 2096 1770 1484 1236 1023 2658 2304 1987 1706 1457 1238 2751 2117 1603 1195 882 655 967 599 373 262 208 173 967 622 399 280 221 185 1902 1386 989 697 499 383 1902 1370 965 672 478 368 1827 1343 971 700 519 413 1902 1396 1004 713 513 392 1902 1357 945 651 462 357 1902 1357 945 651 462 357 1902 1357 945 651 462 357 1827 1332 955 683 506 404 1827 1391 1045 781 590 465 3022 2658 2330 2034 1768 1530 2849 2448 2095 1782 1507 1266 2801 2431 2102 1809 1548 1318 3022 2655 2325 2027 1760 1521 3022 2646 2308 2004 1732 1491 2801 2404 2054 1745 1473 1236 2903 2520 2177 1872 1601 1362 3022 2644 2305 2001 1728 1486 2913 2452 2050 1700 1400 1146 2839 2313 1868 1492 1179 922 2913 2448 2044 1693 1392 1137 2839 2340 1914 1550 1243 988 2736 2145 1662 1269 953 706 2839 2263 1783 1387 1064 808 2820 2281 1827 1445 1131 876 2872 2355 1915 1541 1228 970 2913 2433 2018 1659 1354 1097 2913 2436 2023 1666 1362 1105 2976 2548 2171 1839 1549 1295

Trajectory, Short Range Yards 50 100 200 300 400 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.4 -21.8 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.2 -23.8 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -25.5 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.0 -22.7 -0.3 0 -2.5 -9.5 -21.8 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -25.5 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.1 -23.1 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.0 -22.8 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.7 -24.7 -0.3 0 -2.7 -10.5 -24.0 -0.2 0 -3.5 -12.8 -29.1 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.9 -25.2 -0.1 0 -4.5 -16.3 -37.2 0.2 0 -6.9 -25.4 -60.0 0.1 0 -6.8 -24.8 -57.9 0.2 0 -7.0 -25.7 -60.7 0.2 0 -7.0 -25.9 -61.1 0.2 0 -4.5 -15.5 -34.1 0.0 0 -4.5 -16.1 -35.8 0.0 0 -5.1 -18.9 -44.5 0.9 0 -13.5 -49.9 – 0.9 0 -13.0 -47.4 – 0.4 0 -7.5 -27.0 -63.0 0.4 0 -7.6 -27.4 -64.6 0.6 0 -9.0 -31.5 -73.0 0.4 0 -7.5 -26.6 -62.1 0.5 0 -7.7 -27.9 -65.9 0.5 0 -7.7 -27.9 -65.9 0.5 0 -7.7 -27.9 -65.9 0.6 0 -9.0 -32.0 -74.2 0.6 0 -8.6 -29.8 -68.0 -0.1 0 -3.7 -13.4 -30.0 -0.2 0 -3.2 -12.0 -27.3 -0.2 0 -3.3 -12.1 -27.3 -0.1 0 -3.7 -13.5 -30.0 -0.1 0 -3.8 -13.5 -30.3 -0.2 0 -3.3 -12.3 -27.9 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.3 -29.8 -0.1 0 -3.8 -13.6 -30.3 -0.1 0 -4.2 -15.2 -34.3 -0.2 0 -3.5 -13.3 -30.8 -0.1 0 -4.2 -15.2 -34.4 -0.2 0 -3.5 -13.0 -30.0 -0.3 0 -3.0 -11.9 -28.4 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.8 -32.4 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.6 -31.6 -0.1 0 -3.9 -14.5 -33.4 -0.1 0 -4.2 -15.4 -34.9 -0.1 0 -4.2 -15.3 -34.8 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.2 -25.5

Trajectory, Long Range Yards 100 200 300 400 500 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 2.2 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.8 2.0 2.6 2.9 6.5 6.5 3.8 3.8 4.5 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 4.2 4.0 1.9 1.6 1.6 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 1.8 2.1 1.7 1.8 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.1 2.4 1.5

0 -5.8 0 -6.3 0 -6.7 0 -6.0 0 -5.8 0 -6.7 0 -6.1 0 -6.0 0 -6.5 0 -6.3 0 -7.6 0 -6.6 0 -9.6 0 -15.0 0 -14.6 0 -15.4 0 -15.6 0 -8.4 0 -9.6 0 -11.6 0 -29.3 0 -27.9 0 -15.6 0 -16.0 0 -18.1 0 -15.4 0 -16.0 0 -16.0 0 -16.0 0 -18.1 0 -16.6 0 -7.8 0 -7.2 0 -7.2 0 -7.9 0 -7.9 0 -7.3 0 -7.8 0 -7.9 0 -8.9 0 -8.0 0 -8.9 0 -7.8 0 -7.7 0 -8.3 0 -8.5 0 -8.6 0 -9.0 0 -9.3 0 -6.7

-17.0 -34.5 -18.6 -38.5 -19.4 -38.9 -17.5 -35.1 -16.9 -34.2 -19.4 -38.9 -17.8 -35.9 -17.5 -35.1 -19.1 -39.1 -18.6 -37.8 -22.1 -44.9 -19.5 -40.1 -28.3 -58.3 -46.1 -99.1 -44.3 -94.6 -46.3 -98.4 -47.6 – -24.4 -49.7 -27.3 -54.6 -34.9 -74.1 -90.9 – -86.0 – -47.9 – -49.3 – -55.1 – -47.2 – -49.9 – -49.9 – -49.9 – -55.5 – -50.2 – -22.5 -45.1 -20.8 -42.2 -20.7 -41.8 -22.6 -45.2 -22.8 -45.6 -21.2 -43.0 -22.5 -45.2 -22.8 -45.7 -26.0 -53.0 -23.8 -49.4 -26.1 -53.2 -23.1 -47.8 -23.0 -48.5 -25.1 -52.8 -25.0 -51.8 -25.6 -53.0 -26.4 -54.2 -27 -54.9 -19.6 -39.9

97 Cartridge Symbol LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

30-40 Krag 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 WSM 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Winchester Mag. 300 Savage 303 British 307 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester Match 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 308 Winchester 32 Winchester Special

Bullet Wt. Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) (Grs.) B.C. Bullet Type Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500

X30401 180 0.394 Power-Point SXP300S 180 0.527 XP3 SXP300SA 150 0.437 XP3 S300SETA 150 0.469 E-Tip S300SET 180 0.523 E-Tip S300WSMCT 180 0.509 AccuBond CT SBST300S 150 0.424 Ballistic Silvertip SBST300SA 180 0.507 Ballistic Silvertip X300SBP 150 0.325 Power Max Bonded X300WSMBP 180 0.394 Power Max Bonded X300WSMLF 150 0.344 Power Core 95/5 X300WSM1 150 0.294 Power-Point X300WSM 180 0.438 Power-Point SXP300WM 180 0.527 XP3 SXP300WMA 150 0.437 XP3 S300WMETA 150 0.469 E-Tip S300WMET 180 0.523 E-Tip S300WMCT 180 0.509 AccuBond CT SBST300 180 0.507 Ballistic Silvertip X30WM1BP 150 0.325 Power Max Bonded X30WM2BP 180 0.394 Power Max Bonded X300WMLF 150 0.344 Power Core 95/5 X30WM1 150 0.294 Power-Point X30WM2 180 0.438 Power-Point X3001 150 0.294 Power-Point X303B1 180 0.369 Power-Point X3076 180 0.253 Power-Point SXP308 150 0.437 XP3 S308PDB++ 120 0.256 PDX1 Defender S308ETA 150 0.469 E-Tip SBST308 150 0.435 Ballistic Silvertip SBST308A 168 0.474 Ballistic Silvertip S308WB 150 0.344 Razorback XT S308M 168 0.453 Sierra MatchKing BTHP S308ETB 168 0.503 E-Tip X3085BP 150 0.325 Power Max Bonded X3086BP 180 0.394 Power Max Bonded X308LF 150 0.344 Power Core 95/5 X3085 150 0.294 Power-Point X3086 180 0.382 Power-Point X3083 180 0.383 Silvertip USA3081 147 0.415 Full Metal Jacket X32WS2 170 0.205 Power-Point

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LF = Lead Free projectile

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Trajectory, Short Range Yards 50 100 200 300 400

Trajectory, Long Range Yards 100 200 300 400 500

0.4 0 -6.2 -20.9 -46.1 -0.2 0 -2.8 -10.6 -24.0 -0.3 0 -2.2 -8.7 -20.2 -0.3 0 -2.2 -8.5 -19.8 -0.2 0 -2.9 -10.7 -24.1 -0.2 0 -2.9 -10.7 -24.3 -0.3 0 -2.2 -8.8 -20.4 -0.2 0 -2.9 -10.7 -24.3 -0.3 0 -2.5 -9.8 -23.2 -0.2 0 -3.2 -11.9 -27.3 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.6 -22.6 -0.3 0 -2.6 -10.2 -24.4 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.5 -26.3 -0.2 0 -2.9 -10.7 -24.2 -0.3 0 -2.3 -9.0 -20.8 -0.3 0 -2.3 -8.8 -20.4 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.2 -25.3 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -25.5 -0.2 0 -3.0 -11.3 -25.5 -0.3 0 -2.4 -9.7 -22.9 -0.2 0 -3.2 -12.0 -27.5 -0.3 0 -2.5 -9.7 -22.8 -0.3 0 -2.5 -10.1 -24.0 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.6 -26.5 0 0 -4.9 -17.3 -41.9 0 0 -5.5 -19.3 -44.2 0 0 -5.9 -21.8 -51.3 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.1 -29.7 -0.8 0 -2.8 – – -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.1 -29.4 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.3 -30.2 -0.1 0 -4.1 -14.8 -33.2 -0.1 0 -3.9 -14.4 -33.0 -0.1 0 -4.1 -14.9 -33.4 -0.1 0 -4.1 -14.6 -32.6 -0.1 0 -3.9 -14.5 -32.9 -0.1 0 -4.6 -16.4 -36.6 -0.1 0 -3.8 -14.2 -32.7 -0.1 0 -4.0 -15.1 -35.3 -0.1 0 -4.6 -16.6 -37.5 -0.1 0 -4.6 -16.5 -37.4 -0.1 0 -3.7 -13.6 -30.9 0.6 0 -9.2 -33.3 -79.1

2.8 0 -11.4 -33.2 -67.8 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.3 -36.8 1.1 0 -5.4 -16.0 -32.0 1.1 0 -5.3 -15.4 -31.2 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.4 -36.8 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.5 -37.2 1.1 0 -5.4 -15.9 -32.4 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.6 -37.3 1.2 0 -6.1 -18.3 -37.9 1.6 0 -7.1 -20.9 -42.7 1.2 0 -6.0 -17.8 -36.7 1.3 0 -6.4 -19.2 -40.4 1.5 0 -6.9 -20.1 -40.7 1.4 0 -6.4 -18.5 -37.0 1.1 0 -5.6 -16.2 -33.0 1.1 0 -5.4 -15.9 -32.1 1.5 0 -6.7 -19.2 -38.6 1.5 0 -6.7 -19.4 -39.0 1.5 0 -6.7 -19.4 -38.9 1.2 0 -6.0 -18.0 -37.4 1.6 0 -7.2 -21.1 -43.1 1.2 0 -6.0 -17.9 -37.0 1.3 0 -6.3 -19.0 -39.3 1.6 0 -7.0 -20.3 -41.0 2.5 0 -10.0 -32.1 -67.6 2.7 0 -11.0 -33.2 -68.3 2.9 0 -12.9 -39.6 -85.1 1.8 0 -7.8 -22.6 -45.7 – – – – – 1.8 0 -7.7 -22.3 -44.9 1.8 0 -7.8 -22.8 -46.2 2.1 0 -8.6 -24.8 -50.0 1.9 0 -8.5 -25.3 -52.2 2.1 0 -8.7 -25.1 -50.7 2.0 0 -8.5 -24.4 -49.0 2.0 0 -8.7 -25.1 -53.6 2.3 0 -9.6 -27.5 -57.0 1.9 0 -8.5 -25.1 -51.8 2.0 0 -9.1 -27.2 -57.3 2.3 0 -9.7 -28.3 -58.0 2.3 0 -9.6 -28.2 -57.8 1.9 0 -8.0 -23.5 -46.6 4.3 0 -19.2 -60.2 –

++ Ballistic information for this symbol is based upon modern sporting rifle (AR platform) equipped with a 16" barrel and a 2.8” sight height

• Indicates ballistic data generated from 20” barrel length. All other ballistic data generated from 24” barrel length.

** Intended for use in fast twist barrels (e.g., 1 in 7 to 1 in 9). Slower twist barrels may not sufficiently stabilize bullet.

# Also acceptable for use in pistols and revolvers.

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32-20 Winchester 8mm Mauser (8 x 57) 325 WSM 325 WSM 325 WSM 325 WSM 325 WSM 338 Lapua Magnum 338 Lapua Magnum 338 Winchester Mag. 338 Winchester Mag. 338 Winchester Mag. 338 Winchester Mag 338 Winchester Mag. 348 Winchester 348 Winchester 35 Remington 356 Winchester 357 Magnum # 357 Magnum # 357 Magnum # 358 Winchester 358 Winchester 375 Winchester 375 H&H Mag. 375 H&H Mag. 38-40 Winchester 38-55 Winchester 41 Remington Mag. # 416 Rem Mag. 416 Rem Mag. 416 Rigby 416 Rigby 44 Rem Mag. # 44 Rem Mag. # 44 Rem Mag. # 44-40 Winchester 45-70 Government 45-70 Government 45-70 Government 45-70 Government 45-70 Government 458 Winchester Mag. 458 Winchester Mag. 458 Winchester Mag.

X32201 X8MM SXP325S S325WSMCT SBST325S X325WSMBP X325WSM S338LCT S338LM S338CT S338ET SBST338 X3381BP X3381 X3484 X3483 X35R1 X3561 S357P• X3574P• X3575P• X3582 X3581 X375W S375SLSP S375SLS X3840 X3855 S41PTHP• S416SLSP S416SLS S416RSLSP S416RSLS S44PTHP• S44MP• X44MHSP2 X4440 SBST4570 SPG4570 S4570DB X4570H X4570CB S458WSLSP S458WSLS X4581

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Bullet Wt. Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) (Grs.) B.C. Bullet Type Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500 100 170 200 200 180 220 220 300 250 225 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 180 158 158 200 200 200 300 300 180 255 240 400 400 400 400 250 250 240 200 300 300 375 300 405 500 500 510

0.166 0.205 0.500 0.477 0.439 0.403 0.388 0.720 0.587 0.548 0.500 0.414 0.323 0.308 0.246 0.289 0.193 0.238 0.132 0.163 0.163 0.195 0.261 0.214 0.398 0.198 0.172 0.354 0.195 0.390 0.263 0.390 0.263 0.188 0.188 0.158 0.161 0.191 0.214 0.267 0.283 0.280 0.330 0.243 0.274

Lead Power-Point XP3 AccuBond CT Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power-Point Accubond CT Sierra Matchking BTHP AccuBond CT E-Tip Ballistic Silvertip Power Max Bonded Power-Point Power-Point Silvertip Power-Point Power-Point Partition Gold Jacketed H. P. Jacketed Soft Point Power Point Silvertip Power Point Nosler Partition Nosler Solid Power-Point Power-Point Platinum Tip Nosler Partition Nosler Solid Nosler Partition Nosler Solid Platinum Tip Partition Gold Hollow Soft Point Power-Point Ballistic Silvertip Partition Gold Dual Bond Jacketed H. P. Lead Flat Nose Nosler Partition Nosler Solid Soft Point

1210 1021 914 835 769 712 2360 1970 1623 1333 1123 997 2950 2762 2581 2408 2241 2081 2950 2753 2565 2384 2210 2044 3060 2841 2632 2432 2242 2060 2840 2613 2398 2192 1997 1815 2840 2605 2382 2169 1968 1779 2650 2527 2407 2291 2178 2067 2900 2741 2588 2439 2296 2157 2800 2634 2474 2319 2170 2026 2950 2729 2519 2319 2127 1945 2950 2724 2509 2303 2108 1922 2960 2671 2400 2146 1907 1686 2960 2658 2375 2110 1862 1635 2520 2179 1866 1585 1346 1161 2520 2215 1931 1672 1443 1293 2020 1646 1335 1114 985 901 2460 2114 1797 1517 1284 1113 1550 1160 965 854 769 698 1830 1427 1138 980 883 809 1830 1427 1138 980 883 809 2490 2068 1691 1374 1141 1002 2490 2171 1876 1610 1379 1194 2200 1841 1526 1268 1089 980 2530 2316 2112 1919 1737 1569 2530 2110 1734 1413 1170 1021 1160 999 901 827 764 710 1320 1190 1091 1018 963 917 1830 1488 1219 1047 945 870 2400 2188 1987 1797 1621 1460 2400 2089 1806 1547 1328 1157 2370 2159 1960 1772 1598 1439 2370 2061 1778 1524 1309 1145 1830 1475 1202 1032 931 857 1810 1456 1188 1025 926 853 1760 1362 1094 953 861 789 1190 1006 900 822 756 699 1880 1523 1240 1056 949 872 1880 1558 1292 1103 988 910 1500 1292 1135 1029 – – 1880 1650 1425 1235 1105 1010 1150 1043 968 910 862 819 2010 1786 1580 1397 1243 1124 2010 1710 1447 1233 1083 986 2040 1770 1527 1319 1157 1046

LF = Lead Free projectile

325 232 185 155 131 113 2102 1464 994 671 476 375 3864 3387 2959 2574 2230 1923 3866 3367 2922 2524 2170 1856 3743 3226 2769 2365 2009 1696 3939 3336 2808 2347 1948 1609 3941 3316 2772 2300 1893 1547 4677 4253 3860 3495 3158 2847 4668 4170 3716 3302 2925 2582 3918 3467 3058 2688 2353 2052 3864 3292 2805 2376 1999 1671 3864 3294 2794 2355 1972 1640 3890 3169 2559 2044 1614 1262 3890 3137 2505 1977 1539 1187 2820 2109 1546 1116 804 598 2820 2178 1656 1241 925 697 1812 1203 791 551 431 360 2688 1985 1434 1022 732 550 960 538 372 291 237 195 1175 715 454 337 274 229 1175 715 454 337 274 229 2753 1898 1270 838 578 446 2753 2093 1563 1151 844 633 2150 1506 1034 714 527 427 4263 3572 2970 2452 2010 1640 4263 2965 2002 1329 911 694 538 399 324 273 233 201 987 802 674 587 525 476 1784 1179 792 584 475 403 5115 4251 3504 2868 2333 1894 5115 3876 2896 2124 1565 1190 4988 4141 3410 2788 2266 1840 4988 3774 2807 2064 1522 1163 1859 1208 801 592 481 408 1818 1176 783 583 476 404 1650 988 638 484 395 332 629 449 360 300 254 217 2354 1545 1023 743 599 506 2355 1616 1112 811 651 551 1873 1391 1072 881 – – 2355 1815 1355 1015 810 680 1189 978 843 745 668 603 4485 3539 2771 2168 1715 1401 4485 3245 2323 1688 1302 1080 4712 3547 2640 1970 1516 1239

Trajectory, Short Range Yards 50 100 200 300 400 3.1 0 -32.3 – – 0.2 0 -7.6 -28.5 -69.2 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.3 -25.6 -0.2 0 -3.1 -11.5 -26.0 -0.3 0 -2.8 -10.7 -24.4 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.3 -30.2 -0.2 0 -3.6 -13.4 -30.6 -0.1 0.0 -3.9 -13.9 -30.5 -0.2 0.0 -3.1 -11.5 -25.6 -0.2 0 -3.5 -12.7 -28.4 -0.2 0 -3.2 -11.8 -27.0 -0.2 0 -3.2 -11.9 -27.2 -0.2 0 -3.4 -12.8 -29.9 -0.2 0 -3.4 -13.1 -30.6 0.0 0 -5.9 -21.8 -51.8 0.3 0 -6.1 -21.4 -48.7 0.9 0 -12.1 -43.9 – 0.4 0 -7.0 -24.8 -57.9 2.0 0 -24.9 –87.1 – 1.2 0 -16.4 -59.6 – 1.2 0 -16.4 -59.6 – 0.1 0 -6.8 -25.8 -63.5 0.4 0 -6.5 -23.0 -53.0 0.6 0 -9.5 -34.1 -80.3 0.0 0 -5.0 -17.8 -40.1 0.1 0 -6.4 -24.6 -60.3 3.4 0 -33.8 – – 2.3 0 -23.7 -76.5 – 1.1 0 -15.0 -53.5 – 0.1 0 -5.8 -20.4 -45.8 0.1 0 -6.2 -23.8 -55.8 0.1 0 -6.0 -21.0 -47.2 0.1 0 -6.7 -24.6 -57.5 1.2 0 -15.4 -55.1 – 1.2 0 -15.4 -55.1 – 1.4 0 -18.1 -65.0 – 3.2 0 -33.2 – – 0.8 0 -13.7 -50.1 – 1.0 0 -13.6 -48.1 – 1.8 0 -20.0 -66.9 – 1.0 0 -12.2 -42.0 – 3.2 0 -31.0 -98.9 – 0.5 0 -9.5 -32.9 -74.2 0.5 0 -10.5 -37.8 -87.9 0.5 0 -9.7 -34.4 –

++ Ballistic information for this symbol is based upon modern sporting rifle (AR platform) equipped with a 16" barrel and a 2.8” sight height ** Intended for use in fast twist barrels (e.g., 1 in 7 to 1 in 9). Slower twist barrels may not sufficiently stabilize bullet.

Trajectory, Long Range Yards 100 200 300 400 500 15.9 0 -57.5 3.8 0 -17.2 1.5 0 -6.8 1.5 0 -6.8 1.4 0 -6.4 1.8 0 -7.9 1.8 0 -8.0 2.0 0 -8.0 1.6 0 -6.8 1.8 0 -7.4 1.6 0 -7.1 1.6 0 -7.1 1.7 0 -7.8 2.0 0 -8.2 2.9 0 -13.0 2.8 0 -11.9 5.8 0 -25.4 3.2 0 -14.1 12.2 0 -49.4 7.9 0 -34.7 7.9 0 -34.7 3.4 0.0 -15.7 3.0 0 -12.9 4.4 0 -19.5 2.5 0 -10.3 3.2 0 -14.9 16.6 0 -59.4 11.5 0 -40.7 7.2 0 -30.7 2.9 0 -11.7 3.1 0 -14.5 3.0 0 -12.1 3.4 0 -14.5 7.3 0 -31.5 7.4 0 -32.1 8.7 0 -37.6 16.3 0 -59.2 6.8 0 -29.6 6.5 0 -27.4 10.0 0 -37.0 5.8 0 -23.3 15.5 0 -52.4 4.7 0 -18.7 5.3 0 -22.0 4.8 0 -19.9

– – -54.1 – -19.5 -39.2 -19.8 -39.9 -18.7 -38.0 -23.0 -46.2 -23.3 -47.6 -22.6 -44.5 -19.4 -38.6 -21.3 -42.6 -20.6 -41.9 -20.8 -42.3 -23.1 -48.1 -24.3 -50.4 -40.0 -86.3 -35.8 -75.7 -78.7 – -43.4 -93.9 – – – – – – -50.0 -111.0 -39.4 -84.2 -60.8 – -30.1 – -47.5 – – – – – -92.9 – -34.3 – -43.4 – -35.3 – -44.0 – -95.4 – -97.2 – – – – – -90.1 – – – – – – – – – -55.3 – -66.9 – -59.8 –

• Indicates ballistic data generated from 20” barrel length. All other ballistic data generated from 24” barrel length. # Also acceptable for use in pistols and revolvers.

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45 50 93 Blk. Pwd. 85 98 80 60 71 95 85 95 95 95 95 110 148 158 158 110 158 125 125 130 130 150 Smokeless 130 125 125 158 125 145 130 125 85 125 124 124 147 105 115 147 115 124 147 115 147 115 115

25 Automatic 25 Automatic 30 Luger (7.65mm) 32 Smith & Wesson 32 Smith & Wesson 32 Smith & Wesson Long 32 Short Colt 32 Automatic 32 Automatic 380 Automatic 380 Automatic 380 Automatic 380 Automatic 380 Automatic 380 Automatic (100 VP) 38 Special 38 Special Super Match 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special 38 Special +P 38 Special +P 38 Special +P 38 Special +P 38 Special +P 38 Smith & Wesson 38 Super Automatic +P 38 Super Automatic +P 7.62 X 25 Tokarev 9 X 23 Winchester 9 X 23 Winchester 9mm Luger +P 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger (100 VP)

X25AXP Q4203 X30LP 32BL2P X32SWP X32SWLP X32SCP X32ASHP Q4255 S380PDB X380ASHP WC3801 USA380JHP Q4206 USA380VP X38S9HP X38SMRP X38S1P X38WCPSV SC38NT USA38CB WC381 USA38SP Q4171 USA38SPVP Q4196 38SBLP S38PDB X38S7PH X38S8HP X38SPD USA38JHP X38SWP Q4205 X38ASHP MC762TOK X923W Q4304 S9MMPDB S9MMPDB1 SC9NT X9MMSHP X9MMST147 WC91 WC92 WC93 USA9JHP USA9JHP2 Q4172 USA9MMVP

Expanding Point Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Blank Lead-Round Nose Lead-Round Nose Lead-Round Nose Silvertip HP Full Metal Jacket PDX1 Defender Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) Jacketed Hollow Point Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose Silvertip HP Lead-Wad Cutter Lead-Round Nose Lead-Semi WC Jacketed Flat Point Lead WinClean (BEB) Jacketed Flat Point Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Lead Round Nose Blank Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Hollow Point Silvertip HP Lead-Semi WC HP Jacketed Hollow Point Lead-Round Nose Full Metal Jacket Silvertip HP Full Metal Jacket Silvertip HP Jacketed Flat Point Bonded PDX1 Defender Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Flat Point Silvertip HP Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) WinClean (BEB) WinClean (BEB) Jacketed Hollow Point Jacketed Hollow Point Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket

V elocity (fps); Yards User Guide Muzzle 5 25 PP T T – T T T PP T PP PP T PP T T PP T T T T T T T T T T – PP PP PP PP PP T T T/PP T T/PP T PP PP T PP PP T T T PP PP T T

815 760 1220 – 680 705 745 970 905 1000 1000 955 955 955 955 945 710 755 755 975 800 775 850 800 800 845 – 950 945 945 890 945 685 1215 1240 1645 1450 1480 1200 1000 1200 1225 1010 1190 1130 990 1225 990 1190 1190

806 754 1208 – 676 701 736 962 900 991 991 947 948 945 945 939 702 752 751 967 796 772 845 796 796 842 – 946 940 940 886 940 682 1202 1228 1608 1428 1444 1188 995 1185 1210 1005 1178 1121 985 1210 985 1176 1176

770 733 1165 – 662 687 702 930 879 960 958 916 921 907 907 918 671 739 738 938 780 758 826 782 782 828 – 928 921 921 872 921 668 1152 1181 1467 1344 1381 1143 976 1131 1154 985 1135 1086 967 1154 967 1125 1125

Energy (ft-lbs.); Yards Barrel Length Muzzle 5 25 Inches 66 64 307 – 87 108 99 125 129 211 189 192 192 190 190 218 166 200 200 232 224 167 201 185 185 238 – 260 248 248 278 248 151 426 427 511 583 587 396 326 336 383 333 362 352 320 383 320 362 362

65 63 301 – 86 107 96 123 128 207 185 189 189 188 188 216 162 198 198 228 222 165 198 183 183 236 – 258 245 245 276 245 150 417 419 488 566 574 389 323 327 374 329 354 346 317 374 317 353 353

59 60 280 – 83 103 88 115 122 194 173 177 179 173 173 206 148 191 191 215 213 160 189 177 177 228 – 249 235 235 267 235 144 383 387 406 501 525 360 311 298 340 316 329 325 305 340 305 323 323

2 2 4½ – 3 4 4 4 4 3¾ 3¾ 3¾ 3¾ 3¾ 3¾ 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V – 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4 5 5 4¾ 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

101 Cartridge Symbol LF LF LF LF

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USA9MM USA9MM1 Q4318 MC918M S357MPDB SC357NT X3576P X357SHP WC3571 Q4204 S357SPDB SC357SNT WC357SIG USA357SJHP Q4309 S40SWPDB S40SWPDB1 SC40NT X40SWSTHP WC401 WC402 USA40SW USA40SWVP USA40JHP Q4238 X10MMSTHP USA4440CB USA44CB X44STHPS2 X44SP X45GSHP WC45G USA45G USA45GJHP S45PDB SC45NT X45ASHP2 WC451 WC452 USA45A USA45JHP Q4170 USA45AVP S45CPDB X45CSHP2 X45CP2 USA45CB

Bullet Wt. (Grs.) Type 124 147 124 95 125 110 125 145 125 110 125 105 125 125 125 165 180 140 155 165 180 165 165 180 180 175 225 240 200 246 185 230 230 230 230 170 185 185 230 185 230 230 230 225 225 255 250

Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket-Flat Nose Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Flat Point Jacketed Hollow Point Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) Jacketed Hollow Point Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Flat Point Brass Enclosed Base Jacketed Hollow Point Full Metal Jacket-Flat Nose Bonded PDX1 Defender Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Flat Point Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) WinClean (BEB) Full Metal Jacket-Flat Nose Full Metal Jacket-Flat Nose Jacketed Hollow Point Full Metal Jacket Silvertip HP Lead Lead Silvertip HP Lead-Round Nose Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) Full Metal Jacket Jacketed Hollow Point Bonded PDX1 Defender Jacketed Flat Point Silvertip HP WinClean (BEB) WinClean (BEB) Full Metal Jacket-Flat Nose Jacketed Hollow Point Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket PDX1 Defender Silvertip HP Lead Flat Nose Lead

V elocity (fps); Yards User Guide Muzzle 5 25 T T T T PP T PP PP T PP PP T T PP T PP PP T PP T T T T PP T PP T T PP T PP T T PP PP T PP T T T PP T T PP PP T T

1140 990 1140 1015 1325 1275 1450 1290 1370 1295 1350 1370 1350 1350 1350 1140 1025 1155 1205 1130 990 1060 1060 1010 1020 1290 750 750 900 755 1000 875 850 880 920 1050 1000 910 835 910 880 835 835 850 920 860 750

1130 985 1130 1005 1305 1255 1427 1275 1349 1271 1332 1348 1331 1331 1331 1129 1019 1141 1192 1121 985 1053 1053 1004 1014 1273 747 747 896 752 993 871 846 876 916 1042 993 902 832 905 876 831 831 846 915 856 747

1091 967 1091 971 1232 1181 1338 1219 1269 1183 1262 1267 1261 1262 1262 1091 995 1091 1146 1089 965 1029 1029 980 993 1209 736 734 879 739 967 857 832 860 900 1014 967 870 819 855 860 817 817 832 898 837 735

Energy (ft-lbs.); Yards Barrel Length Muzzle 5 25 Inches 358 320 358 217 487 397 583 536 521 410 506 438 506 506 506 476 420 415 500 468 392 412 412 408 416 647 281 300 360 311 411 391 369 395 432 416 411 340 356 340 395 356 356 361 423 419 312

351 317 351 213 473 384 565 523 505 394 492 424 492 492 492 467 415 405 489 461 388 407 407 403 411 629 279 297 356 309 405 388 366 392 428 410 405 334 353 336 392 353 353 358 419 414 310

328 305 328 199 421 341 497 478 447 342 442 374 441 442 442 436 396 370 452 435 372 388 388 384 394 568 271 287 343 299 384 375 353 378 414 388 384 311 342 321 378 341 341 345 403 398 300

4 4 – 4 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5½ 4V 4V 6½V 6½V 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3V/Judge 5½V 5½V 5½V

(BEB)

LF = Lead Free projectile

100VP = 100 Round Value Pack T = Target PP = Personal Protection

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30 Carbine 357 Magnum # 357 Magnum # 41 Rem Magnum # 41 Rem Magnum 44 Rem Magnum # 44 Rem Magnum # 44 Rem Magnum 44 Rem Magnum 44 Rem Magnum # 44 Rem Magnum 45 Winchester Magnum 454 Casull 454 Casull 454 Casull 460 Smith & Wesson Mag 460 Smith & Wesson Mag 500 Smith & Wesson Mag 500 Smith & Wesson Mag 500 Smith & Wesson Mag H = Hunting

X30M1 X3574P X3575P S41PTHP X41MSTHP2 S44RMDB S44PTHP S44MWB X44MS X44MHSP2 Q4240 X45WMA S454DB S454PTHP X454C3 S460SWDB X460SW S500SWDB S500PTHP X500SW

RR = Reduced Recoi

X41MSTHP2 Silvertip

Bullet Wt. (Grs.) Type User Guide 110 158 158 240 175 240 250 225 210 240 240 260 260 260 250 260 250 375 400 350

Hollow Soft Point Jacketed Hollow Point Jacketed Soft Point Platinum Tip Silvertip HP Dual Bond Platinum Tip Razorback XT Silvertip HP Hollow Soft Point Jacketed Soft Point Jacketed HP Dual Bond Platinum Tip Jacketed Hollow Point Dual Bond Jacketed Hollow Point Dual Bond Platinum Tip Jacketed Hollow Point

H H/PP H/PP H H/PP H H H H/PP H H H H H H H H/RR H H H/RR

Velocity (fps); Yards Muzzle 50 100 175 1790 1601 1430 1218 1235 1104 1015 922 1235 1104 1015 922 1250 1151 1075 991 1250 1120 1029 935 1300 1183 1092 996 1250 1148 1070 985 1250 1135 1050 961 1250 1106 1010 912 1180 1081 1010 931 1180 1081 1010 930 1200 1099 1026 945 1800 1605 1430 1214 1800 1596 1414 1194 1300 1151 1047 945 2000 1790 1596 1344 1450 1267 1127 995 1725 1573 1435 1256 1675 1531 1400 1232 1350 1192 1077 965

E nergy (ft-lbs.); Yards Muzzle 50 100 175

Barrel Length Inches

783 626 500 363 535 428 361 298 535 428 361 298 833 706 616 523 607 488 412 340 900 745 636 529 867 732 635 539 780 643 551 461 729 570 475 388 741 623 543 462 741 623 543 461 831 698 607 516 1870 1488 1181 851 1870 1470 1154 824 938 735 608 495 2309 1849 1470 1043 1167 891 705 549 2477 2061 1713 1313 2491 2082 1741 1348 1416 1104 902 724

10 4V 4V 6½V 4V 6½V 6½V 6½V 4V 4V 4V 5 7½V 7½V 7½V 83⁄8V 83⁄8V 83⁄8V 83⁄8V 83⁄8V

PP = Personal Protection

X44MHSP2 Hollow Soft Point

X357 Jacketed Hollow Point

Since 1922, Super-X ammunition has provided exceptional quality and outstanding performance for all types of hunters and shooters who rely on its time-proven dependability back by legendary excellence.

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usting clays on the trap field. Slug hunting your favorite whitetail hotspot. Waiting for that flock of mallards to make one final pass. And, personal defense. Winchester delivers the shotshell performance you demand for all of your shotgun sports and personal defense needs. Since 1866, the Winchester brand has been a part of the sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and today, our formula for success remains simple: deliver reliable ignition, consistent velocities, and superior patterning and knockdown power.

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Target Loads

Gauge Symbol Description

AA® TRAACKER

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

AA® TARGET

RR RR

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 28 GAUGE 410 GAUGE

AAHA127TO AAHA127TB AA128TO AA128TB

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 28 GAUGE 410 GAUGE

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

TRGT12M TRGT12S7 TRGT12 TRGTL12 TRGT20

SUPER-X® XPERT STEEL

LF LF LF LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 28 GAUGE 410 GAUGE

Velocity fps @ 3 ft.

Oz. Shot

Standard Shot Sizes

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾

3 3 2¾ 2¾

1250 1250 1145 1145

11⁄8 11⁄8 11⁄8 11⁄8

7½ 7½ 8 8

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2½

3 3¼ 3 2¾ 2¾ 1¾ 3¼ 2½ 2½ 1½ 2 Max

1250 1290 1200 1145 1180 980 1325 1165 1200 980 1200 1200

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2½

3¼ 3½ 3 Max Max

1300 1350 1300 1300 1300

11⁄8 1 7 ⁄8 ¾ ½

7½, 8, 9 7½, 8 7½, 8 7½, 8½ 7½, 8, 8½

Heavy Target 2¾ Heavy Target 2¾ Light Target 2¾ Xtra-Lite Target 2¾ Target 2¾

3 3 2¾ 2¾ 2½

1200 1200 1145 1180 1200

11⁄8 11⁄8 11⁄8 1 7 ⁄8

7½, 8 7 Steel 7½, 8 7½, 8, 9 7½, 8

– – – – –

1280 1325 1325 1300 1400

11⁄8 6, 7 1 6, 7 ¾ 6, 7 5 ⁄8 6, 7 3 ⁄8 6

Orange Wad - Overcast/Dark Black Wad - Clear Sky Orange Wad - Overcast/Dark Black Wad - Clear Sky

AASC12 AASCL12 AASC20 AASC28 AASC41

USA SUPER TARGET

Powder Dram Equivalent

AAHA12 Super-Handicap AAHLA12 Light Handicap AAM12 Heavy Target AA12 Light Target AAL12 Xtra-Lite AA12FL Low Recoil AANL12 International AAH20 Heavy Target AA20 Target AA20FL8 Low Recoil AA28 Target AA419 Target

AA® SPORTING CLAYS

Length of Shell In.

WE12GTH WE12GT WE20GT WE28GT WE413GT

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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays Sporting Clays Sporting Clays Sporting Clays

Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel 6Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel

LF = LEAD FREE

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3

RR = REDUCED RECOIL

11⁄8 7½, 8 1 7½, 8 11⁄8 7½, 8, 9 11⁄8 7½, 8, 8½, 9 1 7½, 8, 8½, 9 26 gm 8 24 gm 7½, 9 1 7½, 8 7 ⁄8 8, 9 7 ⁄8 8 ¾ 8, 9 ½ 9

105 waterfowl Gauge Symbol Description

Length of Shell In.

Blind Side™ Steel Hex Waterfowl Loads Magnum

LF LF LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

high velocity LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

SBS12L SBS123 SBS12 SBS203

Magnum Magnum Magnum Magnum

SBS12LHV High Velocity SBS123HV High Velocity

Drylok Super Steel® Waterfowl Loads – Plated

LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

10 GAUGE 10 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

SSH10 High Velocity XSC10 Magnum SSH12LH High Velocity XSM12L Magnum XSC12L Magnum SSH123 High Velocity XSC123 Magnum XSM123 Magnum XSV123 Magnum XSM12 Magnum XSM203 Magnum XS204 Magnum

Super-X® Xpert Steel Waterfowl Loads

LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

WEX12L Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX12LM Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX123M Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX123H Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX123 Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX12H Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX12 Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel WEX203 Xpert Hi-Velocity Steel

Xtended Range® Hi-Density Waterfowl Loads

Powder Dram Equivalent

Velocity fps @ 3 ft.

Oz. Shot

3½ 3 2¾ 3

Standard Shot Sizes

® Magnum 1400 1400 1400 1300

1 ⁄8 13⁄8 1¼ 11⁄16

BB, 1, 2, 3 BB, 1, 2, 3, 5 2, 5 2, 5

3½ 3

1675 1675

13⁄8 11⁄8

BB, 1, 2, 6 BB, 1, 2, 3, 6

3½ 3½ 3½ 3½ 3½ 3 3 3 3 2¾ 3 2¾

1450 1350 1475 1300 1300 1450 1400 1300 1400 1350 1330 1425

13⁄8 15⁄8 1½ 19⁄16 19⁄16 1¼ 1¼ 13⁄8 1¼ 1¼ 1 ¾

BBB, BB, 2 T, BBB, BB, 2 BBB, BB, 2, 3 BB, 1, 2, 3 T, BBB BB, 2, 3, 4 T, BBB BB, 2, 3, 4 BB, 2, 3, 4 BB, 2, 3, 4, 6 2, 3, 4 4

3½ 3½ 3 3 3 2¾ 2¾ 3

1550 1625 1625 1400 1550 1400 1550 1500

13⁄8 1¼ 11⁄16 1¼ 11⁄8 11⁄8 11⁄16 7 ⁄8

BB, 2, 3 BB, 2 2, 3 BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 BB, 2, 3, 4 BB, 2, 3, 4, 6 BB, 2, 3, 4 2, 4

15⁄8 B, 2, 4 13⁄8 B

LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

SWXR12L Hi-Density SWXR123 Hi-Density

3½ 3

1400 1375

12 GAUGE

SWXR12 Hi-Density

2¾

1425

1¼

B, 2, 4

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pheasant/game Gauge Symbol Description

Velocity fps @ 3 ft.

Oz. Shot

Standard Shot Sizes

3 3 2¾ 2¾ 3 2¾

1350 1400 1300 1450 1250 1300

15⁄8 1¼ 13⁄8 13⁄8 1¼ 1

4, 5 4 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 5, 6

3 2¾

1400 1400

13⁄8 5 1¼ 5

3 3 2¾ 3 2¾

1210 1280 1260 1185 1175

17⁄8 4, 6 15⁄8 4, 6 1½ 4, 5 ,6 1¼ 4, 6 11⁄8 6

X12P Pheasant X12 Heavy Game X16H Heavy Game X20 Heavy Game X20P Pheasant X28H Heavy Game X413H Heavy Game X413 Heavy Game X41 Heavy Game

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3 3 2½

1220 1330 1295 1220 1165 1205 1100 1135 1245

1¼ 1¼ 11⁄8 1 1 1 ¾ 11 ⁄16 ½

4, 5 4, 5, 6, 7½, 8 4, 6, 7½ 4, 5, 6, 7½, 8 5 5, 6, 7½, 8 4, 6, 7½, 8½ 4, 6, 7½ 4, 6, 7½

XU12SP Heavy Game XU12H Heavy Game XU12 Game XU16 Game XU20H Heavy Game XU20 Game

2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾

1220 1255 1290 1165 1165 1210

1¼ 1⅛ 1 1 1 ⅞

7½, 8 4, 6, 7½, 8 6, 7½, 8 6, 8 6, 7½, 8 6, 7½, 8

Super Pheasant®

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

X123PH Magnum X123PS4 Steel X12PH Magnum X12PHV High Velocity X203PH Magnum X20PH High Velocity

Blind Side™ Steel Hex Pheasant Loads LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

SBSPH123 SBSPH12

Magnum Magnum

Double-X® High Brass Game

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

X123XC Magnum Game X12MXC Magnum Game X12XC Magnum Game X203XC Magnum Game X20XC6 Magnum Game

Super-X® High Brass Game

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 28 GAUGE 410 GAUGE 410 GAUGE 410 GAUGE

Super-X® Game

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

RED TEXT = NEW PRODUCT

Length of Shell In.

Powder Dram Equivalent

Magnum

107 turkey Description

Gauge Symbol

Xtended Range® Hi-Density Turkey Loads

LF LF LF LF

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

STXS12L Hi-Density Shot STXS123 Hi-Density Shot STXS12 Hi-Density Shot STXS2035 Hi-Density Shot

Length of Shell In.

Powder Dram Equivalent

Velocity fps @ 3 ft.

Oz. Shot

Standard Shot Sizes

1225 1225 1225 1225

2 1¾ 1½ 11⁄8

4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 5, 6 5, 6

3½ 3½ 3½ 3 3 2¾ 3 3

1300 1300 1150 1300 1125 1300 1185 1200

2 2 2¼ 1¾ 2 1½ 1¼ 1-5/16

4, 5 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5 4, 5

3 2¾

1210 1260

17⁄8 1½

4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6

3½ 3 2¾ 3

Double-X® Turkey Loads Copper Plated, Buffered

10 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 20 GAUGE

STH10 High Velocity STH1235 High Velocity XXT12L Magnum STH123 High Velocity X123MXCT Magnum STH12 High Velocity X203XCT Magnum STH203 High Velocity

Super-X® Turkey Loads Buffered

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

X123MT X12MT

Magnum Magnum

Standard shot sizes shot sizes

Shot Number Diameter In Inches Pellets/Oz., Steel Pellets/Oz., Lead Pellets/Oz. Hi-Density

density 7.9* 11.0* 12.0*

9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 B BB BBB T .08 .085 .09 .095 .10 .11 .12 .13 .14 .15 .16 .17 .18 .19 .20 -

- 577 490 420 316 243 191 153 125 103 - 72 61 53

585 500 410 350 300 225 170 135 - 87 -

- 50 -

- - - - - 207 159 125 - 82 - 56 - - -

BUCKshot sizes 4 3 1 0 00 000 Shot Number .24 .25 .30 .32 .33 .36 Diameter In Inches Typical Load 27, 34, 41 20 16, 24 12 9, 12, 15, 18 8, 10 # Pellets * Grams per cubic centimeter

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Brand/Slug Type

LF LF RR

DUAL BOND XP3 TIN CORE PARTITION GOLD DUAL BOND XP3 TIN CORE PARTITION GOLD PLATINUM TIP WINLITE PT DUAL BOND PARTITION GOLD DUAL BOND PARTITION GOLD PLATINUM TIP

FULLY RIFLED

SSDB123 SXP123 SSP123 SSDB12 SXP12 SSP12 SSPTH12 WL12PTHP SSDB203 SSP203 SSDB20 SSP20 SSPTH20

Slug Shell Grs./Oz. Length In. Gauge B.C. Muzzle 375 300 385 375 300 385 400 400 260 260 260 260 260

RIFLED CHOKE TUBE / FULLY RIFLED

XRS123 XRS12 XRS20

BRI SABOT BRI SABOT BRI SABOT

1 oz. 1 oz. 5 ⁄8 oz.

ANY BARREL

S12RBSS RAZORBACK 11⁄8 oz. S12SR1 RACKMASTER 11⁄8 oz. S123SR1 RACKMASTER 11⁄8 oz. S20SR1 RACKMASTER 7⁄8 oz.

SMOOTH BORE

LF RR

X123RS15 RIFLED X12RS15 RIFLED X12RSPP POWER-POINT X12PP POWER-POINT X12RS15LF LEAD FREE WL12RS WINLITE RIFLED X203RS5 RIFLED X20RSM5 RIFLED X413RS5 RIFLED X41RS5 RIFLED

1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. ¾ oz. 1 oz. ¾ oz. ¾ oz. ¼ oz. 1 ⁄5 oz.

Velocity in fps–Yards 50 100 125

Muzzle

Energy in ft.-lbs.–Yards Trajectory height in inches–Yards 50 100 125 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

3 3 3 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3 3 2¾ 2¾ 2¾

12 0.21 1850 1674 1512 1438 12 0.189 2000 1807 1622 1537 12 0.221 1850 1690 1542 1473 12 0.21 1800 1628 1470 1398 12 0.189 1900 1711 1536 1456 12 0.221 1725 1574 1436 1372 12 0.226 1700 1554 1420 1359 12 0.226 1450 1328 1222 1176 20 0.175 1850 1651 1471 1389 20 0.2 1850 1674 1512 1438 20 0.175 1800 1605 1430 1352 20 0.2 1800 1628 1470 1398 20 0.2 1700 1536 1388 1321

2849 2664 2925 2697 2404 2543 2566 1867 1976 1976 1870 1870 1668

2333 1904 1720 2174 1751 1573 2442 2032 1853 2206 1800 1627 1949 1572 1412 2117 1762 1609 2144 1791 1640 1565 1326 1228 1574 1249 1114 1618 1320 1193 1488 1181 1054 1529 1248 1128 1362 1112 1008

0 0.8 0.8 -0.2 0.8 0.7 0 0.8 0.8 0.1 0.9 0.9 -0.1 0.7 0.8 0.2 1 1 0.2 1.1 1 0.7 1.7 1.5 0 0.9 0.9 0 0.8 0.8 0.1 0.9 0.9 0.1 0.9 0.9 0.2 1.1 1.1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

-1.8 -4.6 -8.6 -1.5 -3.9 -7.3 -1.7 -4.4 -8.3 -1.9 -4.9 -9.2 -1.7 -4.4 -8.3 -2 -5.2 -9.7 -2.1 -5.4 -9.9 -3 -7.5 -13.8 -1.9 -4.9 -9.1 -1.8 -4.6 -8.6 -2 -5.2 -9.7 -1.9 -4.9 -9.2 -2.2 -5.6 -10.4

3 2¾ 2¾

12 0.095 1400 1153 1007 957 12 0.095 1350 1121 988 941 20 0.09 1400 1143 995 944

1958 1329 1012 914 1821 1256 975 885 1162 774 586 529

1.2 2.5 2.2 0 -4.3 – – 1.3 2.7 2.3 0 -4.6 – – 1.2 2.6 2.3 0 -4.5 – –

2¾ 2¾ 3 2¾

12 0.06 1600 1218 1005 941 12 0.072 1625 1234 1013 948 12 0.072 1700 1287 1039 967 20 0.065 1550 1156 962 901

2796 2815 3080 1920

1619 1104 968 1623 1094 958 1764 1149 996 1068 739 649

0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4

0 0 0 0

-1.8 -5.4 -11.1 -1.7 -5.2 -10.8 – -1.6 -4.8 -10.1 – -2 -6 -12.3 –

– – –

3 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3 2¾ 3 2½

12 0.068 1760 1310 1040 965 12 0.06 1600 1161 953 889 12 0.06 1700 1222 980 911 12 0.06 1700 1222 980 911 12 0.04 1450 984 809 – 12 0.06 1200 970 848 800 20 0.06 1800 1288 1008 932 20 0.06 1600 1160 952 889 410 0.058 1800 1288 998 919 410 0.061 1830 1318 1025 946

3010 2488 2810 2810 1587 1400 2359 1865 788 651

1667 1052 904 1310 882 768 1453 933 807 1453 933 807 732 494 – 915 700 623 1208 739 632 981 660 575 403 234 205 338 204 174

0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

-1.5 -4.6 -9.7 -1.9 -5.9 -12.1 -1.7 -5.4 -11.2 -1.7 -5.4 -11.2 -2.5 -8 – -3 -8.7 -17.4 -1.5 -4.8 -10.2 -2 -5.9 -12.1 -1.9 -5.8 -11 -1.9 -5.8 -12

– – – – – – – – – –

109 Gauge Symbol Description

Length of Shell In.

Velocity fps @ 3 ft.

Oz. Standard Shot Shot Sizes

PDX1® Defender™ Ammunition for Personal Defense PDX1® Defender™ Ammunition for Personal Defense

12 GAUGE S12PDX1S Personal Defense 2¾ 1600 – 12 GAUGE S12PDX1 Personal Defense 2¾ 1150 – 410 GAUGE S413PDX1 Personal Defense 3 750 – 410 GAUGE S410PDX1 Personal Defense 2½ 750 – 410/45 Colt S41045PD Personal Defense 410/45 Combo Pack 750/850 –

1 oz. Segmenting Slug Slug/Buck 4DD/16BB 3DD/12BB 3DD/12BB 45 Colt

BUCKSHOT Xtended Range LF

12 GAUGE

SCXR123

Coyote

Double X Buckshot Copper Plated, Buffered

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

SB12L00 High Velocity SB12300 High Velocity X123C000B Magnum X12XC3B5 Magnum SB1200 High Velocity X12XC0B5 Magnum

Super-X Buckshot Buffered

12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 20 GAUGE 410 GAUGE 410 GAUGE

XB12L00 Buffered Buckshot XB12L4 Buffered Buckshot XB12300 Buffered Buckshot XB1231 Buffered Buckshot XB1200 Buffered Buckshot XB121 Buffered Buckshot XB124 Buffered Buckshot XB203 Buffered Buckshot XB413 Buffered Buckshot XB41000 Buffered Buckshot

Razorback- Buckshot Buffered

12 GAUGE

S12RB00 Buffered Buckshot

Super-X® Trials & Blanks

12 GAUGE 10 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

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XP12 XBP10 XBP12

1375

13⁄8 B

3½ 3 3 3 2¾ 2¾

1450 1450 1225 1210 1450 1295

15 Pellets 12 Pellets 10 Pellets 15 Pellets 9 Pellets 12 Pellets

00 Buck 00 Buck 000 Buck 00 Buck 00 Buck 00 Buck

3½ 3½ 3 3 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3 2½

1200 1150 1210 1040 1325 1250 1325 1200 1135 1300

18 Pellets 54 Pellets 15 Pellets 24 Pellets 9 Pellets 16 Pellets 27 Pellets 20 Pellets 5 Pellets 3 Pellets

00 Buck 4 Buck 00 Buck 1 Buck 00 Buck 1 Buck 4 Buck 3 Buck 000 Buck 000 Buck

2 3/4

1450

8 Pellets

00 Buck

Buffered Shot

Ensures tighter patterns

Hard Hitting Copper Plated Buckshot

Proven stopping power for hog hunters

High Velocity

Provides greater energy transfer Smokeless Powder Black Powder Black Powder

LF = Lead Free projectile

2¾ 27⁄8 2¾

– Blank – Blank – Blank

– – –

RR = reduced recoil

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rimfire ammunition

imfire is the most popular ammunition in the world – and it’s the ammunition most of us loaded up with when we first started shooting. Rimfire ammunition has come a long way from the simple “lead roundnose” rounds we all carried around loose in our pockets. Today, Winchester rimfire ammunition leads the industry in developing and delivering precision technology, highest-quality components, optimum reliability, and superior performance.

111 17 Win Super Mag 20 gr.

–5

17HMR 20 gr.

Inches

The Rimfire Revolution Begins Now.

–10

22WMR 30 gr.

TRAJECTORY vs. RANGE

–15 –20

100

Range (Yd)

• New Rimfire Caliber

• 2 ⁄2 times the down range energy of 17 HMR 1

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr. 300

200

22WMR 30 gr. 17HMR 20 gr.

100

0 50

• 50% flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift over 17 HMR

3000

100

Velocity (FPS)

200

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr. 17HMR 20 gr.

2000

1500

150

Range (Yd)

VELOCITY vs. RANGE

2500

17 HMR

22WMR 30 gr.

1000 50

100

200

150

Range (Yd)

17 Win Super Mag 20 gr.

S17W20 20 Gr Polymer Tip 3000 fps S17W25 25 Gr Polymer Tip 2600 fps X17W20 20 Gr JHP 3000 fps

Inches

17 Win Super Mag

ENERGY vs. RANGE

400

Effective Energy (ft.-lbs.)

• 3,000 feet per second—The fastest rimfire in the world

200

150

WIND DRIFT 10MPH

17HMR 20 gr.

22WMR 30 gr. 30 50

100

Range (Yd)

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Bullet Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps) Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.) Product Symbol caliber wt Type BC muzzle 50 100 125 150 175 200 muzzle 50 100 125 17 Win Super Mag 17 Win Super Mag 17 Win Super Mag 17HMR LF 17HMR 17HMR PP 22WMR 22WMR 22WMR 22WMR LF 22WMR 22WMR 22WMR 22WMR

S17W20 0.172 S17W25 0.172 X17W20 0.172 S17HMR1 0.172 S17HMR1LF 0.17 X17HMR1 0.172 S22MPDX1 0.22 S22WM 0.224 S22M2 0.22 S22M2PT 0.22 X22MHLF 0.22 X22MH 0.22 X22M 0.22 USA22M 0.22

20 25 20 17 15.5 20 40 34 30 30 28 40 40 45

Cartridge Brand Symbol

22 WRF 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle 22 Long Rifle

ABBREVIATIONS

RED TEXT = NEW PRODUCT

Super-X Super-X Super-X Super-X Hyper Speed Varmint HE Varmint LF Super-X Super-X Super-X Super-X Super-X Wildcat Super-X Super-X Super-X Xpert 333 525 555 Dynapoint M22

22WRF X22LRSS1 X22LRHSS1 X22LRPP1 XHV22LR S22LRFSP X22LRHLF X22LRCBMA X22LRH X22LRPP X22LR XT22LR WW22LR X22LRSUBA X22LRS X22SB XPERT22 22LR333HP 22LR525HP 22LR555HP WD22LRB S22LRT

Polymer Tip Polymer Tip JHP VMax NTX XTP JHP JHP JHP VMax JHP Tin JHP FMJ DP

3000 2600 3000 2550 2550 2375 1910 2120 2250 2250 2200 1910 1910 1550

2745 2411 2641 2212 2184 2063 1592 1753 1819 1842 1761 1592 1592 1322

2504 2230 2309 1901 1850 1776 1326 1437 1450 1490 1394 1326 1326 1147

2388 2142 2152 1757 1696 1644 1218 1304 1298 1341 1247 1218 1218 1083

2275 2057 2002 1620 1553 1520 1130 1192 1173 1215 1131 1130 1130 1031

2165 1973 1858 1494 1422 1406 1061 1104 1080 1116 1047 1061 1061 989

2058 1892 1721 1378 1305 1304 1008 1037 1011 1041 984 1008 1008 953

400 375 400 245 231 250 324 339 337 337 301 324 324 240

335 323 310 185 169 189 225 232 220 226 193 225 225 174

278 276 237 136 122 140 156 156 140 148 121 156 156 131

USAGE GUIDE** Bullet Wt. (Grs.) Bullet Type 45 40 37 40 40 37 26 29 37 40 40 40 40 40 - - 36 36 36 36 40 40

LFN–Lead Flat Nose LHP–Lead Hollow Point FMJ–Full Metal Jacket DP–Dynapoint *** Convenient Plastic Pack PP–Power Point

LF = Lead Free projectile

0.185 0.230 0.130 0.125 0.115 0.130 0.110 0.102 0.089 0.095 0.087 0.110 0.110 0.126

LFN Copper Plated LRN Copper Plated LHP Copper Plated PP Copper Plated LHP Copper Plated FHP Copper Plated THP TIN LRN LHP Copper Plated PP Copper Plated LRN Copper Plated LRN Standard Velocity LRN LHP #12 Shot Blank Black Powder LHP LHP Copper Plated LHP Copper Plated LHP Copper Plated DP LRN Black Copper Plated

Rounds Per Box

Package Type

50 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 500 333 525 555 500 1000

paper plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/brick paper/bulk paper/bulk paper/bulk paper/bulk paper/bulk paper/bulk

JHP–Jacketed Hollow Point * Lubaloy® PLATing reduces fouling thp–tin hollow point LRN–Lead Round Nose

PP = PERSONAL PROTECTION

Small Target/ Pest Low Noise/ Varmint Game Plinking Control Training

• • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • •

• • • • •

253 255 206 116 102 120 132 128 112 120 97 132 132 117

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Trajectory (Yards) Wind Drift, 10 MPH (in) 150 175 200 50 100 125 150 175 200 50 100 125 150 175 200

208 216 153 84 72 88 100 92 78 83 68 100 100 98

188 199 131 72 60 75 90 81 68 72 60 90 90 91

-0.2 0.0 -0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.0 1.7

6 6 6 6 — — — 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 — — 6 6 6 6 6 TBD

Muzzle Muzzle Velocity Energy (fps) (ft. lbs.) 1105 1105 1135 1085 — — — 575 1085 1085 1060 950 1060 870 — — 1085 1085 1085 1085 950 TBD

-0.4 -0.6 -0.5 -0.9 -1.0 -1.1 -2.2 -1.8 -1.7 -1.7 -1.9 -2.2 -2.2 -3.2

-1.2 -1.8 -1.5 -2.6 -2.7 -3.1 -6.0 -4.9 -4.8 -4.5 -5.2 -6.0 -6.0 -8.3

-2.4 -3.4 -3.1 -5 -5.4 -5.9 -11.4 -9.6 -9.4 -8.9 -10.2 -11.4 -11.4 -15.5

-4.1 -5.6 -5.2 -8.5 -9.1 -9.9 -18.7 -16.0 -15.9 -14.9 -17.2 -18.7 -18.7 -24.9

0.4 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4

RIFLE

HANDGUN Barrel Length (in)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

122 108 106 105 — — — 21 97 105 100 80 100 67 — — 94 94 94 94 80 TBD

Velocity Energy Velocity Energy Mid Range (fps) (ft. lbs.) (fps) (ft. lbs.) Trajectory Muzzle Muzzle 100 Yards 100 Yards 100 Yards 1300 1300 1330 1280 1435 1400 1650 770 1280 1280 1255 1150 1255 1065 N/A N/A 1280 1280 1280 1280 1150 1255

169 150 — 145 183 161 157 38 135 145 140 117 140 101 — — 131 131 131 131 117 140

1023 1038 1038 1001 1070 1027 1023 681 1015 1001 1017 976 1017 922 — — 975 975 975 975 976 1017

105 96 88 89 102 87 60 30 85 89 92 85 92 76 — — 76 76 76 76 85 92

3.4 3.3 3.2 3.5 2.9 — 2.3 3.9 3.5 3.5 3.6 4.0 3.5 4.5 — — 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 4 3.6

1.7 1.6 2.5 3.3 3.6 3.5 5.7 5.5 5.9 5.5 6.3 5.7 5.7 5.9

2.7 2.6 4.0 5.3 5.9 5.7 9.2 8.9 9.6 8.9 10.3 9.2 9.2 9.3

3.9 3.8 6.0 8.0 8.9 8.5 13.6 13.2 14.5 13.4 15.5 13.6 13.6 13.3

5.5 5.3 8.4 11.3 12.6 11.9 18.7 18.5 20.4 18.9 21.6 18.7 18.7 17.8

7.3 7.0 11.4 15.3 17.1 16.1 24.6 24.7 27.2 25.3 28.7 24.6 24.6 22.9

**usage GUIDE: It is important to understand that rimfire ammunition is very versatile and has broad cross-over with many applications. This game/usage guide is a “starting point” for the beginner sportsman to guide the user in product usage applications. As you become more experienced and knowledgeable, broader usage applications are possible. Choosing a round is subjective and will vary depending on personal preference, the gun used, environmental conditions and other factors.

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Caliber

rifle bullets

22 22 22 22 22 243 270 7mm 7.62 30 30 30 (30-30) 30 (308) 44 (44-40)

HANDGUN BULLETS

Nominal Bullet Bullet Bullet Symbol Diameter Weight Type

Qty/Bag

— Consumer Pack Metallic Components (Plastic Bag) .224 .224 .224 .224 .224 .243 .277 .284 .310 .308 .308 .308 .308 .426

46 gr. 50 gr. 55 gr. 55 gr. 64 gr. 80 gr. 130 gr. 150 gr. 123 gr. 147 gr. 150 gr. 150 gr. 180 gr. 200 gr.

HP PSP FMJBT PSP PP PSP PP PP PP FMJBT PP PPFN PP SP

WB22HP46 WB222PSP50 WB556MC55 WB223PSP55 WB223PP64 WB243PSP80 WB270PP130 WB7PP150 WB762PP123 WB762MC147 WB30PP150 WB30FN150 WB308SP180 WB44SP200

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Caliber

Nominal Bullet Bullet Bullet Symbol Diameter Weight Type

handgun bullets

— Consumer Pack Metallic Components (Plastic Bag)

380 38 9mm 9mm 9mm 9mm 9mm 9mm 9mm 38/357 38/357 38/357 38/357 40/10mm 40/10mm 40/10mm 40/10mm 40/10mm 44 44 45 45

.356 .356 .355 .355 .355 .355 .355 .355 .355 .357 .357 .357 .357 .400 .400 .400 .400 .400 .430 .430 .451 .451

95 gr. 130 gr. 115 gr. 115 gr. 115 gr. 115 gr. 147 gr. 147 gr. 124 gr. 110 gr. 125 gr. 145 gr. 158 gr. 155 gr. 165 gr. 175 gr. 180 gr. 180 gr. 210 gr. 240 gr. 230 gr. 230 gr.

FMJ FMJ STHP FMJ-Flat Base FMJ-Hollow Base JHP-Notched STHP JHP-Notched FMJ-Flat Base JHP-Notched JHP-Notched STHP JHP-Notched STHP Truncated Cone STHP Truncated Cone JHP-Notched STHP HSP-Notched FMJ JHP-Notched

Qty/Bag

WB380MC95 WB38MC130 WB9ST115 WB9FB115 WB9MC115 WB9JHP115 WB9ST147 WB9JHP147 WB9MC124 WB38JHP110 WB38JHP125 WB357ST145 WB357HP158 WB40ST155 WB40TC165 WB40ST175 WB40TC180 WB40JHP180 WB44ST210 WB44HSP240 WB45MC230 WB45JHP230

primers Symbol

Primer

W209 WLR WLRM WSR WSP WLP WSPM

#209 #8½ - 120 #8½M - 120 #6½ - 116 #1½ - 108 #7 - 111 #1½M - 108

Types Shotgun Shells Large Rifle Large Rifle Magnum Small Rifle Small Regular Pistol Large Regular Pistol Small Magnum Pistol

muzzleloading primers Symbol

Type

Qty/Carton

Winchester Triple Se7en Muzzleloading Primers

SML11 SML209T7

Percussion Cup Primer

100 100

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

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Symbol

Qty/Bag

Consumer Pack Metallic Components (Plastic Bag)

204 Ruger 218 Bee 22 Hornet 22-250 Rem. 220 Swift 222 Rem. 223 Rem. 223 WSSM 225 Win. 243 Win. 243 WSSM 6mm Rem. 25 WSSM 25-06 Rem. 25-20 Win. 25-35 Win. 250 Savage 257 Roberts +P 264 Win. Mag. 6.5x55 Swedish 270 Win. 270 WSM 280 Rem. 284 Win. 7mm-08 Rem. 7mm Mauser 7mm Rem. Mag. 7mm WSM 30 Carbine

WSC204RU WSC218BU WSC22HU WSC22250U WSC220SU WSC222RU WSC223RU WSC223WSSU WSC225WU WSC243WU WSC243WSSU WSC6MMRU WSC25WSSU WSC2506RU WSC2520U WSC2535WU WSC250SU WSC257PU WSC264WMU WSC6555SU WSC270WU WSC270WSMU WSC280RU WSC284WU WSC708RU WSC7MMAU WSC7MMRU WSC7MMWSMU WSC30CU

Cartridge

UNPRIMED HANDGUN SHELLCASES Symbol

Qty/Bag

Consumer Pack Metallic Components (Plastic Bag)

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 100

30-30 Win. 30-06 Springfield 30-40 Krag 300 WSM 300 Win. Mag. 300 Savage 300 H&H Mag. 303 British 307 Win. 308 Win. 32 Win. Special 32-40 Win. 7.62x39mm 32-20 Win. 8mm Mauser 325 WSM 338 Win. Mag. 348 Win. 35 Rem. 356 Win. 358 Win. 375 Win. 375 H&H Mag. 38-40 Win. 38-55 Win. 44-40 Win. 45-70 Goverment 458 Win. Mag.

WSC3030WU WSC3006SFU WSC3040KU WSC300WSMU WSC300WMU WSC300SU WSC300HHU WSC303BU WSC307U WSC308WU WSC32WSU WSC3240WU WSC762X39U WSC3220U WSC8MMAU WSC325WSMU WSC338WMU WSC348WMU WSC35REMU WSC356U WSC358U WSC375WU WSC375HHU WSC3840U WSC3855WU WSC4440WU WSC4570GU WSC458WMU

Cartridge

Symbol

Consumer Pack Metallic Components (Plastic Bag)

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

380 Automatic 30 Luger 32 Smith & Wesson 32 Short Colt 38 Special 9mm Luger 38 Super Auto +P 9x23mm 357 Sig 357 Magnum 40 Smith & Wesson 10mm Auto 41 Rem. Mag. 44 Smith & Wesson 44 Rem. Mag. 45 Automatic 45 G.A.P. 45 Colt 454 Casull 500 Smith & Wesson

WSC380AU WSC30LU WSC32SWU WSC32SCU WSC38SU WSC9U WSC38AS+U WSC923WU WSC357SIGU WSC357MU WSC40SWU WSC10MMU WSC41RMU WSC44SWU WSC44MU WSC45AU WSC45GU WSC45COLTU WSC454CU WSC500SWU

shotshell wads Symbol Gauge Optimum (Oz.) Description Shot Wt. Color 7 WAA12L 12 ⁄8 For 7⁄8 to 1 ounce loads Gray WAA12 12 11⁄8 For 1 to 15⁄8 ounce loads White WAA12SL 12 1 & 11⁄8 For 1 to 11⁄8 ounce loads but Pink can be used anywhere 1 ounce F1 wad was recommended WT12 12 11⁄8 For 1 to 15⁄8 ounce loads Orange 7 WAA20 20 ⁄8 For 7⁄8 to 1¼ ounce loads White WAA28HS 28 ¾ Used in new HS Hull Only Red WAA410HS .410 ½ Used in new HS Hull Only Red

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