The Winchester Long Beard TSS 28-Gauge load completely shatters the old belief that you need a heavy, shoulder-bruising 12-gauge to drop a mature gobbler at long distance. The historical frustration with hunting turkeys with a 28-gauge has always been the rapid loss of pattern density and downrange pellet energy past mid-range. Winchester completely rewrites the rules by packing this sub-gauge shell with ultra-dense Tungsten Super Shot, delivering tight, devastating patterns and extended-range lethality from a lightweight, low-recoil platform.
The technical advantage centers on the incredible material science of 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot (TSS). Because tungsten is nearly twice as dense as traditional lead, it allows tiny #9 pellets to hit with the same bone-crushing energy and deep penetration as much larger lead shot. This massive density advantage allows Winchester to cram a heavy 1-1/4 ounce payload into a 2-3/4" shell, dramatically increasing your downrange pellet count. Supported by a specialized buffered shot column, the pellets resist flattening under ignition stress, keeping your pattern perfectly spherical and tightly clustered.
Pushing this heavy tungsten payload at a controlled 1,050 FPS, this load transforms your 28-gauge into a lethal turkey-hunting machine while keeping felt recoil incredibly mild. The buffered shot column prevents individual pellets from deforming as they travel down the bore, ensuring an ultra-tight, uniform swarm that swarms a tom's vital zone at 40, 50, and even greater distances. It is the perfect choice for youth hunters, recoil-sensitive shooters, or anyone looking to enjoy the lightweight agility of a sub-gauge shotgun without giving up an inch of ethical stopping power.
Key Benefits
- Premium 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot: Ultra-dense #9 tungsten pellets deliver downrange penetration and kinetic energy that easily outperforms larger lead shot.
- Heavy-for-Gauge 1-1/4 oz Payload: Packs an immense number of pellets into a compact sub-gauge shell, creating an inescapable swarm of shot.
- Advanced Buffered Shot Column: Protects the shot during ignition to prevent pellet deformation, keeping patterns flawlessly tight and uniform.
- Low-Recoil Lethality: Extends your effective hunting range out to 40-50+ yards without the punishing muzzle rise and shoulder fatigue of a 12-gauge.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 28 Gauge | 2-3/4 Inch Shell | 1,050 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Extended-Range Turkey Profile
- Payload: 1-1/4 Ounce | #9 Ultra-High-Density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) | Buffered Shot Column
- Hull/Primer: Premium High-Strength Hull | High-Output Primer | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 5 Rounds Per Box | Long Beard TSS Series
- Dimensions: 28 Gauge | 2.75" Length | ~0.55 lbs Per Box | SKU: LBTSS289
- Application: Wild Turkey Hunting | Extended-Range Sub-Gauge Hunting | Low-Recoil Tom Mitigation
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Non-Toxic Approved Hunting Geometries
When performance margins matter, trust SMKW to deliver proven ammunition engineered for real-world hunting demands. Secure your Winchester Long Beard TSS 28 Gauge loads today and push your effective range with confidence and precision.
