The Winchester Long Beard XR STLB12L4 delivers devastating turkey performance through revolutionary Shot-Lok technology that maintains pellet integrity until impact. This 12-gauge magnum load combines 2 ounces of copper-plated #4 shot with specialized resin to create the tightest, most consistent patterns available for extended-range turkey hunting.
What Makes This Different
Shot-Lok technology separates Long Beard XR from conventional turkey loads by protecting individual pellets during barrel travel and choke constriction. Standard loads suffer pellet deformation that creates flyers and reduces pattern density. Winchester's resin formula dissolves upon firing, releasing perfectly round pellets that maintain velocity and create patterns up to twice as tight as standard loads at 40 yards.
Key Features
- Shot-Lok technology prevents pellet deformation for superior pattern consistency
- Copper-plated #4 shot delivers optimal penetration on large gobblers
- 2-ounce payload maximizes pellet count for dense patterns
- 3.5-inch magnum case provides maximum velocity and energy
- Compatible with all 12-gauge shotguns chambered for 3.5-inch shells
- Optimized for extra-full turkey chokes and extended range shots
- Premium components ensure consistent ignition and performance
Field testing demonstrates exceptional pattern density retention beyond 50 yards, making marginal shots more ethical and effective. The copper plating maintains pellet integrity through dense cover while delivering sufficient energy for clean kills on mature birds. Weather-resistant construction performs reliably in wet conditions and temperature extremes encountered during spring and fall seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge
- Shell length: 3.5 inches
- Shot weight: 2 ounces
- Shot size: #4
- Shot type: Copper-plated lead with Shot-Lok resin
- Velocity: 1,200 fps (approximate)
- Packaging: 10 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
Professional guides and serious turkey hunters recognize Long Beard XR as the benchmark for magnum turkey performance. The combination of proven Shot-Lok technology and optimized payload delivers the pattern density and energy needed for confident shots at extended ranges where other loads fall short.