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Winchester Long Beard Tungsten takes the proven Long Beard line and steps up the density with premium 17g/cc tungsten shot. This is a genuine upgrade from what lead turkey loads can do—you get the kind of retained energy and pattern tightness that used to require much heavier guns or farther shots to achieve.
The difference between this tungsten load and traditional lead comes down to physics. Tungsten is significantly denser than lead, which means smaller pellets hit harder and stay on target longer. At 60 yards, this load delivers approximately 5 times the number of pellets in a 10-inch circle compared to standard lead turkey loads. That pellet count difference is what separates a clean kill from a bird that walks off. The #8 shot size packs around 598 tungsten pellets per shell, giving you wall-to-wall coverage at distances where lead becomes unreliable.
Winchester's buffered payload design is the secret to these tight patterns. The shot flows smoothly through virtually any choke without producing flyers—those random pellets that bust out of the main pattern and waste energy. This consistency matters when you're waiting in dense brush for a gobbler to come within range. You pattern what you're going to shoot, and that's what you get in the field, whether you're running a tight choke or something more open.
The 1100 fps muzzle velocity sits right in the sweet spot for shot stability and pattern density. You're not burning powder to get extreme velocity that wastes pellets, and you're not dragging through the air at speeds that bleed energy at distance. It's a load built around making every pellet count.
These 5-round boxes are perfect for field hunting. You're not carrying excess weight, and you've got enough rounds to pattern your shotgun setup before season and take what you need into the woods. The tungsten construction makes this lead-free ammunition, which matters if you hunt public land or areas where traditional shot isn't allowed. Performance-wise, most hunters find these shells deliver everything they need from 30 to 60 yards—the effective range where modern turkey hunting actually happens.
The 17g/cc tungsten in these shells delivers significantly denser patterns—roughly 5 times more pellets in a 10-inch circle at 60 yards compared to traditional lead loads. Tungsten retains more energy at distance, so smaller pellets like #8 still pack lethal penetration where larger lead shot would start to drop off. This means your effective range extends farther and your pattern stays tighter.
Long Beard TSS uses 18g/cc tungsten for maximum density and is Winchester's premium turkey load. Long Beard Tungsten uses 17g/cc, which is slightly less dense but still delivers outstanding performance and pattern density at a lower price point. For most turkey hunting scenarios under 60 yards, the tungsten load performs exceptionally well.
Yes. The buffered payload design lets these shells flow smoothly through virtually any choke constriction, from modified to extra-full. You'll get consistent patterns without flyers regardless of which choke you run, so you don't need specialized tubes—just pattern your setup before season to confirm your zero and call selection.
Yes, the tungsten construction makes these completely lead-free, so they're suitable for hunting in areas where traditional lead ammunition isn't allowed. You get the performance benefits of tungsten while meeting any lead restrictions on public land or managed areas.
| UPC | 020892029811 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LBT1238 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #8 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | TSS |
| Shipping Weight | 0.937 |
| Shot Size | #8 |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| Cost per Round | 17.20 |
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