The Winchester Super X Game Load XU166 delivers consistent performance for upland bird hunting with its proven 16-gauge platform. This 2.75-inch shell combines Winchester's reliable Super X design with optimal shot patterns for medium-sized game birds.
What Makes This Different
Winchester's Super X line features balanced powder charges and consistent shot distribution that outperforms basic field loads. The 1-ounce payload of #6 shot provides effective range and stopping power while maintaining manageable recoil. These shells utilize Winchester's proven brass-plated steel head construction for reliable extraction and consistent ignition across temperature ranges.
Key Features
- 16-gauge 2.75-inch shells with 1-ounce shot payload
- #6 shot size optimal for quail, dove, and similar upland birds
- Brass-plated steel head for reliable extraction
- Consistent powder charge for uniform velocities
- 25 shells per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
- Compatible with all 16-gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75-inch shells
- Proven Super X hull design for consistent performance
Field testing shows these shells deliver effective patterns at typical upland hunting ranges of 25-35 yards. The #6 shot size strikes the balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy needed for clean kills on medium birds. Weather-resistant construction maintains performance in humid conditions and temperature variations common during hunting seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 16
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot weight: 1 ounce
- Shot size: #6
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Hull: Plastic with brass-plated steel head
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
- UPC: 020892013292
Winchester's century-plus ammunition manufacturing experience shows in the Super X line's consistent quality control and reliable performance. Hunters who demand dependable shells for their 16-gauge shotguns choose Super X for its proven track record in the field.