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Winchester's Long Beard XR shells bring turkey hunting past the old 40-yard standard. Using Shot-Lok technology, each round delivers a denser pattern and more reliable performance at distance without the punishing recoil of magnum 12-gauge loads.
The 20-gauge platform paired with 1-1/4 oz of #6 lead shot gives you a genuine extended-range option. Pattern density stays consistent out to 60 yards, and the Shot-Lok encapsulation keeps pellets from deforming in the barrel, which is where pattern degradation starts. You're getting more usable pellets downrange than you would with standard lead loads at the same distance.
Shot-Lok isn't some exotic material. It's a hardened resin that surrounds the pellets inside the shell, protecting them during acceleration through the barrel. When you fire the round, the resin fractures and exits with the pellets, but not before keeping them perfectly round. That roundness is what creates the tight patterns Winchester advertises.
These shells deliver 10% greater penetration beyond 50 yards compared to standard lead loads. At 60 yards, you're still getting effective pellet density if you're using the right choke and your gun patterns well with this load. Recoil stays manageable even across multiple rounds, which matters when you're patterning or in the field. The 1000 fps velocity is modest by modern standards, but it's paired with that dense pattern density to do the work at distance.
Shot-Lok is a hardened resin that encases the pellets inside the shell to prevent deformation as they accelerate through the barrel. Deformed pellets fly unpredictably, which degrades patterns. By keeping pellets round, Shot-Lok maintains the dense patterns that make these shells effective at longer distances.
The 20-gauge delivers meaningful recoil reduction while still providing effective range through Shot-Lok technology and smart load design. You get twice the pellets in a 10-inch circle out to 60 yards compared to traditional lead loads, though a 12-gauge magnum will still throw heavier payloads. The 20-gauge works well for hunters who want manageable recoil without sacrificing extended-range capability.
These shells work best with full or extra-full turkey chokes. Your specific gun and choke combo will determine your optimal pattern. Since pattern performance varies, it's worth running test rounds at your expected hunting distances with your actual setup to see where your gun throws the densest pattern with this load.
Number 6 shot is a solid choice for 20-gauge turkey hunting, particularly at ranges between 30 and 50 yards. The higher pellet count from smaller shot works well with Shot-Lok's pattern-density benefits. Some hunters prefer #5 for slightly larger pellets, but #6 gives you more total pellets in the pattern.
| UPC | 020892021563 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STLB2036 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Grains | #6 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotshell |
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 |
| Shot Size | #6 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 3.00 |
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