EAST ALTON, IL (January 17, 2025) — Winchester Ammunition announces Long Beard TSS, the new king of its turkey hunting lineup of shotshells.
Winchester first introduced Long Beard XR® which shattered the standard in turkey shotshell technology, cementing itself as the most innovative and effective lead shot turkey load ever built – until now.
The much anticipated, Long Beard TSS, takes effective range to the next level to create the most lethal turkey ammunition available today. With the tightest patterns and the longest effective shot capability, Long Beard TSS has the devastating terminal on-target performance that turkey hunter’s need for success in the field.
Features and Benefits:
- Available in – 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore
- Buffered Payload – Allows shot to flow seamlessly through any choke, eliminating flyers for long-range lethal patterns
- Incredible Pattern Density – Magnum payloads send a swarm of pellets downrange with up to 8X more pellets on target than traditional lead turkey loads
- TSS Shot – Loaded with the densest tungsten shot available, 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot, for ultimate energy transfer and penetration at extreme distances
To learn more about Winchester Long Beard TSS, visit Winchester.com.
| Brand | Symbol | Gauge | Length | Velocity | Payload | Shot Size | Box Size |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS12L8 | 12 ga | 3.5” | 1,100 fps | 2-3/4 oz | #8 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS1239 | 12 ga | 3” | 1,100 fps | 2-3/8 oz | #9 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS1238 | 12 ga | 3” | 1,100 fps | 2-3/8 oz | #8 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS2039 | 20 ga | 3” | 1,100 fps | 1-9/16 oz | #9 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS2038 | 20 ga | 3” | 1,100 fps | 1-9/16 oz | #8 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS289 | 28 ga | 2.75” | 1,050 fps | 1-1/4 oz | #9 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS2839 | 28 ga | 3” | 1,150 fps | 1-1/2 oz | #9 | 5 rnds |
| Long Beard® TSS | LBTSS4139 | .410 bore | 3” | 1,100 fps | 13/16 oz | #9 | 5 rnds |
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