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If you've been hunting turkeys the same way for years, the Long Beard XR changes the game. Instead of relying on 40 yards as your maximum distance, this load pushes your effective range considerably further while maintaining the knockdown power you need.
The key is Winchester's Shot-Lok technology. Rather than using loose pellets like traditional loads, Winchester encases the shot in a hardened resin matrix that keeps each pellet protected during acceleration through the barrel. When the shell fires, this resin fractures and exits with the shot, but not before safeguarding the pellets from deformation. The result is rounder pellets that fly truer and pattern far more consistently at distance.
The 1-3/4 ounce payload of #4 lead shot paired with Shot-Lok technology gives you roughly twice as many pellets in a 10-inch circle at 60 yards compared to standard turkey loads. You also get about 10 percent greater penetration beyond 50 yards. This isn't marketing talk either, folks who've run these through patterning sessions confirm the numbers actually hold up in real shooting.
#4 shot size is a popular choice for turkey hunting because the larger pellets deliver solid energy and penetration. At typical hunting ranges, you get the benefits of a denser pattern while maintaining the knockdown power needed for clean, ethical harvests. The copper-plated lead also helps reduce air friction, squeezing a bit more performance out of every shot.
These shells are known for holding up. People who keep a box of Long Beard XR in their vest year after year report zero failures despite constant handling, moisture exposure, and the wear that comes with repeated loading and unloading. The Shot-Lok construction seems to make them incredibly durable.
Long Beard XR is designed for extended-range turkey hunting. You can expect effective pattern performance well beyond the traditional 40-yard benchmark, with reliable pattern density at 50-60 yards when using an appropriate turkey choke. That said, your specific effective range depends on your shotgun, choke selection, and how you've patterned the load at your hunting distances.
Shot-Lok is a hardened resin that surrounds the pellets inside the shell, protecting them from deformation during firing. Traditional shells sometimes have pellets that get flattened when the powder ignites, which causes them to fly erratically. With Shot-Lok, the pellets stay round and exit the barrel more consistently, resulting in much tighter, more predictable patterns downrange.
Number 4 shot has larger pellets that deliver more individual energy and penetration, making it a solid choice for longer-range shots. Number 5 is often called the all-around choice since it balances pellet count with size. Number 6 provides a denser pattern with more pellets but slightly less individual impact. Your best load depends on your gun, choke, and personal hunting style.
These are 3-inch shells, so your shotgun needs to be chambered for 3-inch loads (most modern 12-gauge shotguns are). Check your gun's markings or owner's manual to confirm. Once you verify the chamber size, these shells will function in standard 12-gauge shotguns just like any other shell. Patterning with your specific gun and choke is always recommended before hunting season.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 3.10 |
| Grains | #4 |
| Length | 3 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STLB1234 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotshell |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5 |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Shot Weight | 1.75 oz |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| UPC | 020892021341 |
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