Winchester Super X Heavy Game Load 16GA 2.75" 1-1/8oz #7.5 Shot

The Winchester Super X Heavy Game Load delivers consistent patterns and reliable performance for upland bird hunters using 16-gauge shotguns. This 2.75-inch shell packs 1-1/8 ounces of #7.5 shot for effective range on quail, dove, and other small game birds.

What Makes This Different

Winchester's Super X line uses a one-piece hinged wad system that provides better gas sealing and more consistent shot patterns compared to standard field loads. The heavy game load configuration increases pellet count by approximately 15% over standard 1-ounce loads, extending effective range. This translates to cleaner kills and fewer wounded birds escaping.

Key Features

• 1-1/8 ounce payload delivers 394 pellets of #7.5 shot for dense patterns
• 2.75-inch hull fits all 16-gauge shotguns with 2.75" or 3" chambers
• One-piece hinged wad system ensures consistent shot release
• High-brass construction provides reliable ignition and extraction
• Muzzle velocity of 1,295 fps generates sufficient energy for clean kills
• 25 shells per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
• Manufactured to SAAMI specifications for safe use in all 16-gauge firearms

Field testing demonstrates effective patterns out to 40 yards on upland game birds. The #7.5 shot size provides the optimal balance between pellet energy and pattern density for birds weighing 8-16 ounces. These shells perform consistently in both semi-automatic and break-action shotguns, cycling reliably in gas-operated systems while providing clean extraction from single-shot and double-barrel guns.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 16
• Shell Length: 2.75 inches
• Shot Weight: 1-1/8 ounces
• Shot Size: #7.5 (2.41mm diameter)
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,295 fps
• Wad Type: One-piece hinged plastic
• Brass Height: High brass
• Primer: Winchester 209
• Case Quantity: 250 rounds (25 per box, 10 boxes)

Winchester's reputation for consistent quality control ensures uniform performance across every shell in the case. The heavy game load configuration maximizes the 16-gauge's effectiveness while maintaining manageable recoil for extended shooting sessions.