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If you've been looking for a shotshell designed specifically for predator and varmint work, this is it. The Winchester Varmint X Shot-Lok is built from the ground up for coyotes, foxes, and similar game at distances where standard loads just don't cut it. Most predator hunters have had to adapt turkey or pheasant shells to their needs, but Winchester finally created a dedicated varmint round.
The real magic here is the Shot-Lok resin system. Winchester encases the 1-1/2 oz payload of copper-plated BB shot in a liquid resin that hardens inside the shell. When you fire it, the resin breaks apart and fractures like a micro-buffer, protecting each pellet from deforming as it accelerates down the barrel. This means your shot column launches nearly perfectly round instead of arriving downrange with flattened, misshapen pellets that won't pattern tight.
The result is 50% more pellets hitting in a 10-inch circle at 40 yards compared to traditional predator loads. At 50+ yards, where other shotshells start falling apart, these maintain devastating penetration and knockdown power. One shooter took a coyote at 55 yards that dropped instantly, which was far enough that even experienced guides were shocked.
You get 10 rounds per box with a plastic hull and a muzzle velocity of 1300 fps. The BB size gives you the energy retention and penetration needed for larger predators, and the copper plating provides consistent performance round to round. Whether you're hunting in open country or mixed terrain, the extended effective range of this load lets you take ethical shots that weren't possible with standard ammunition.
During testing, one load put 72 out of 73 pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards, with 9 pellets landing in a tight 5.5-inch bullseye. At 50 yards, it still printed 65 pellets in that 30-inch circle while maintaining 8 in the smaller group. That level of consistency makes a real difference when you're trying to place a clean shot on a moving target at distance.
Shot-Lok uses a hardened liquid resin that encases the pellets inside the shell. When fired, it protects each BB from deforming during barrel acceleration, keeping your shot column round and tight. This prevents the fliers and loose patterns you get with standard ammunition, so more pellets land where you aim at longer ranges.
You can use these in any 12 gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber or longer. The 3-inch specification means your gun's chamber must be rated for 3-inch shells. If your shotgun is chambered for 2-3/4 inches only, these will not chamber properly.
These shells deliver devastating performance well beyond 40 yards, with solid patterns and deep penetration. Real field testing showed coyotes being taken cleanly at 55 yards. At 50 yards, you still get 65+ pellets in a 30-inch circle with excellent energy retention for larger predators.
BB shot provides excellent energy retention and penetration at extended ranges, which is critical for larger predators like coyotes and foxes. The bigger pellets carry more energy downrange and resist deformation better, while still maintaining tight patterns thanks to Shot-Lok technology.
| UPC | 020892023437 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X123VBB |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Product Type | Buckshot |
| Shipping Weight | 1.39 |
| Shot Size | #BB |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 3.30 |
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