The Winchester Long Beard TSS delivers devastating terminal performance through advanced Tungsten Super Shot technology in a compact 28-gauge platform. This premium turkey ammunition combines the dense hitting power of tungsten pellets with Shot-Lok Technology to create tighter patterns and deeper penetration than traditional lead loads.
What Makes This Different
Tungsten Super Shot pellets are 18% denser than lead, delivering 56% more energy on target at extended ranges. The Shot-Lok Technology uses a hardened resin buffer that prevents pellet deformation during firing, maintaining spherical shot geometry for consistent ballistics. Standard lead turkey loads lose energy rapidly beyond 30 yards, while this TSS formulation maintains lethal energy out to 60+ yards.
Key Features
- Tungsten Super Shot pellets - 18% denser than lead for maximum energy transfer
- Shot-Lok Technology prevents pellet deformation and flyers
- 1-1/4 ounce payload of #9 shot for dense pattern coverage
- 2.75" shell length fits standard 28-gauge chambers
- Buffered shot charge maintains pellet integrity through barrel
- Diamond Cut wad design creates clean separation for consistent patterns
- Nickel-plated brass head for reliable extraction
Field testing shows this load consistently delivers 200+ pellet hits in a 10-inch circle at 40 yards through modified chokes. The smaller 28-gauge platform reduces felt recoil compared to 12-gauge magnums while the tungsten composition maintains knockdown power. Weather-sealed primer and powder charge ensure reliable ignition in wet conditions during spring seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 28
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1-1/4 ounces
- Shot Size: #9 Tungsten Super Shot
- Velocity: 1,200 fps (approximate)
- Quantity: 5 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Primer: Non-corrosive, weather-sealed
- Manufactured: USA
This TSS load transforms the mild-mannered 28-gauge into a legitimate long-range turkey gun capable of clean kills at distances that would challenge larger gauges with lead shot. Professional guides and competition shooters rely on tungsten technology when shot placement and energy retention matter most.