Winchester Varmint X Shot-Lok 12GA 3" BB Shot 1.5oz - 10 Rounds

The Winchester Varmint X Shot-Lok delivers devastating terminal performance against varmints and predators through its innovative Shot-Lok technology. This 12-gauge 3-inch load combines premium BB shot with advanced polymer buffering to maintain pellet integrity and deliver consistent, lethal patterns at extended ranges.

What Makes This Different

Shot-Lok technology sets this ammunition apart from conventional lead shot loads by encasing each pellet in a protective polymer coating. This coating prevents pellet deformation during acceleration and flight, resulting in rounder pellets that maintain velocity and deliver superior penetration. Standard lead shot often deforms upon firing, creating irregular pellets that lose energy and accuracy downrange.

Key Features

• Shot-Lok polymer-encased BB shot maintains pellet roundness for maximum energy transfer
• 3-inch magnum shell delivers 1.5 ounces of BB shot at high velocity
• Premium brass case construction ensures reliable extraction and feeding
• Optimized powder charge provides consistent velocities across temperature ranges
• BB shot size offers ideal balance of pellet count and individual pellet energy
• Low-recoil design reduces shooter fatigue during extended hunting sessions
• Compatible with all 12-gauge shotguns chambered for 3-inch shells

Field testing demonstrates exceptional pattern density at ranges exceeding 50 yards, making this load particularly effective for coyote, fox, and other medium-sized predators. The polymer coating prevents lead fouling in the barrel while maintaining consistent shot patterns in both warm and cold weather conditions. Hunters report clean, quick kills on varmints due to the enhanced penetration characteristics of the Shot-Lok pellets.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 12-gauge
• Shell length: 3 inches
• Shot weight: 1.5 ounces
• Shot size: BB (.18 inch diameter)
• Case material: Brass
• Quantity: 10 rounds per box
• Muzzle velocity: 1300 fps (approximate)
• Chamber pressure: SAAMI specification compliant

Professional guides and ranch managers choose Winchester Varmint X for its reliable terminal performance and consistent accuracy. The combination of premium components and Shot-Lok technology delivers the stopping power needed for effective predator control while maintaining the pattern density required for ethical, humane harvests.