Winchester introduces the Long Beard Tungsten shotshell for turkey hunting in 2026, offering enhanced performance with a buffered payload for improved range and pattern density. Available in multiple gauges, it utilizes dense tungsten shot to maximize energy transfer and extends lethal shot capabilities, ensuring success for turkey hunters.
Winchester states ” Winchester Ammunition announces Long Beard® Tungsten, to its turkey hunting lineup of shotshells in 2026.
Long Beard® Tungsten takes effective range to the next level to create the most lethal turkey ammunition available today. With the tightest patterns and the longest effective shot capability, Long Beard Tungsten has the devastating terminal on-target performance that turkey hunter’s need for success in the field.
Features and Benefits:
- Available in – 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore
- Buffered Payload – Allows shot to flow seamlessly through any choke, eliminating flyers for long-range lethal patterns
- Incredible Pattern Density – Magnum payloads send a swarm of pellets downrange with up to 8X more pellets on target than traditional lead turkey loads
- Tungsten Shot – Loaded with dense, 17 g/cc tungsten shot for ultimate energy transfer and penetration at extreme distances
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT1238 12 ga 3″ 1,100 fps 2-1/4 oz #8 $95.09
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT1239 12 ga 3″ 1,100 fps 2-1/4 oz #9 $95.09
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT12L8 12 ga 3.5″ 1,100 fps 2-3/4 oz #8 $108.67
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT2038 20 ga 3″ 1,100 fps 1-9/16 oz #8 $78.09
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT2039 20 ga 3″ 1,100 fps 1-9/16 oz #9 $78.09
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT2839 28 ga 3″ 1,150 fps 1-1/2 oz #9 $74.71
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT289 28 ga 2.75″ 1,050 fps 1-1/4 oz #9 $67.92
- Long Beard® Tungsten LBT4139 .410 bore 3″ 1,100 fps 13/16 oz #9 $48.90
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