SHOT Show 2025: Winchester Ammunition

Winchester discusses its recent innovations in centerfire rifle cartridges, focusing on the 350 Legend and 6.8 Western. The 350 Legend was developed to meet new legislation in Midwestern states allowing straight-walled cartridges for deer hunting, offering lower recoil and better shootability than older options like the .450 Bushmaster and .45-70. The 6.8 Western is presented as an advancement in short-action cartridges, utilizing longer, higher ballistic coefficient bullets for extended range big game hunting. Winchester also highlights its Copper Impact line, featuring lead-free copper bullets that maintain traditional weight and performance.

This video offers a comprehensive tour of a Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's store, showcasing a vast array of outdoor gear. The presenter, Summer, enthusiastically highlights everything from boats and ATVs to apparel, camping equipment, fishing gear, and cooking appliances. The tour also includes a detailed look at firearms, optics, ammunition, and accessories, providing a consumer-level overview of the store's extensive inventory.

This video focuses on turkey hunting loads and ammunition, suggesting that while specific turkey loads are ideal, other ammunition types can also be effective for hunting turkeys. The title implies a practical approach to successful turkey hunting, exploring alternatives when specific loads might not be readily available or the primary focus.

This video addresses the use of a Typhoon 12 gauge shotgun for squirrel hunting, explaining its suitability as a versatile firearm for both home defense and hunting. The speaker details the shotgun's features, including its magazine-fed operation, red dot sight, and camouflage pattern. Specifics on ammunition, chokes, and legal hunting restrictions in Missouri are also provided, highlighting the shotgun's effectiveness for small game.

This video introduces Winchester's new Big Bore ammunition for 2023, specifically highlighting its suitability for backcountry defense against bears. The description emphasizes the ammunition's penetration and energy transfer capabilities, making it ideal for bear hunting or deterring bear encounters. It's positioned as a reliable choice for stopping large predators.

This video features Team Winchester's Melissa Bachman detailing her process of creating a "whitetail paradise." The description focuses on providing deer with desirable amenities to attract them. While the title mentions "Create Your Own Buck Paradise" and the description highlights Melissa Bachman, a known figure in the hunting and firearms community, the core content revolves around habitat improvement for whitetail deer, not direct firearm usage or reviews.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.