The Winchester Long Beard TSS 28-Gauge 3-inch load pushes the boundaries of sub-gauge turkey hunting, delivering heavy-hitting 12-gauge performance without the punishing weight or shoulder-bruising recoil. The historical hurdle with hunting turkeys with a small-bore shotgun has always been a lack of downrange pellet energy and thin, patchy patterns past mid-range. Winchester completely rewrites the rules by packing a massive 1-1/2 ounce magnum payload into a 3-inch shell, giving hunters an ultra-dense swarm of shot that brings down mature gobblers with absolute authority.
The technical advantage centers on the unbelievable physics of 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot (TSS). Because tungsten is nearly twice as dense as traditional lead, smaller #9 pellets hit with the same bone-crushing energy and deep penetration as much larger lead shot. This density advantage allows Winchester to cram approximately 540 pellets into a single shell, drastically multiplying your downrange hit probability. Supported by a specialized buffered shot column, the pellets resist flattening under intense ignition stress, ensuring your pattern stays perfectly round and tightly clustered through extra-full turkey chokes.
Slinging its heavy payload at a crisp 1,150 FPS, this 3-inch magnum system transforms your lightweight 28-gauge into a lethal, long-range turkey-hunting machine. The protective buffering material absorbs the shock of firing, keeping the shot perfectly spherical as it travels down the bore to eliminate random flyers. The result is a beautifully uniform, high-saturation pattern that delivers devastating, reliable energy directly to a tom's vital head and neck zone at extended distances.
Key Benefits
- Premium 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot: Ultra-dense #9 tungsten pellets deliver downrange penetration and kinetic energy that leaves lead shot in the dust.
- Massive 1-1/2 oz Magnum Payload: Packs a staggering ~540 pellets into a sub-gauge shell to create a flawless, high-saturation swarm.
- Advanced Buffered Shot Column: Protects the shot during ignition to prevent pellet deformation, keeping patterns perfectly tight and uniform.
- Heavyweight Punch, Lightweight Platform: Delivers true extended-range lethality while letting you enjoy the nimble agility of a low-recoil 28-gauge shotgun.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 28 Gauge | 3-Inch Magnum Shell | 1,150 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Extended-Range Turkey Profile
- Payload: 1-1/2 Ounce | ~540 Pellets | #9 Ultra-High-Density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) | Buffered Shot Column
- Hull/Primer: Premium High-Strength 3" Magnum Hull | High-Output Primer | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 5 Rounds Per Box | Long Beard TSS Series
- Dimensions: 28 Gauge | 3.00" Length | ~0.65 lbs Per Box | SKU: LBTSS2839
- Application: Wild Turkey Hunting | Extended-Range Sub-Gauge Hunting | Low-Recoil Tom Mitigation
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Non-Toxic Approved Hunting Geometries
Push the limits of your 28-gauge platform with a purpose-built tungsten load designed for consistent, ethical performance at distance. Smoky Mountain Knife Works connects you with premium ammunition backed by proven field results—lock in your hunting setup and elevate your sub-gauge performance with Winchester Long Beard TSS at SMKW.
