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Winchester Blind Side Ammunition

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Published on May 1, 2011
Category: Hunting & Outdoors
Duration: 1:00

This video introduces Winchester's new Blind Side waterfowl ammunition, highlighting its Hex Shot technology. The hexagonal pellet shape allows for denser packing within the shot cup, resulting in more pellets per shell compared to traditional round steel shot. This increased pellet count is claimed to lead to more lethal hits on birds.

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Winchester Blind Side
Waterfowl Ammunition
Hex Shot
Shotgun Shells
Hunting Ammunition
Bird Hunting
Duck Hunting
Shotgun Pellets
Packing Density

Quick Summary

Winchester Blind Side ammunition utilizes 'Hex Shot,' hexahedron-shaped pellets with six flat sides. This design allows for superior nesting and packing density, enabling more pellets per shell. Consequently, Blind Side offers over 250% more trauma-inducing pellets on target, leading to more effective kills in waterfowl hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to Blind Side Ammunition
  2. 00:08Blind Side Tagline: Stacked Fast and Deadly
  3. 00:14Hex Shot Technology Explained
  4. 00:25Secret: Packing Density of Hex Shot
  5. 00:31Payload Comparison: Hex Shot vs. Round Steel
  6. 00:40Pellet Count: Blind Side vs. Regular Steel
  7. 00:46Trauma-Inducing Pellets and Lethality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the key technology behind Winchester Blind Side ammunition?

The key technology is 'Hex Shot,' which features hexahedron-shaped pellets with six flat sides. This unique shape allows for significantly better nesting and packing density within the shot cup compared to traditional round steel shot.

How does the packing density of Hex Shot affect pellet count?

Due to their flat sides, Hex Shot pellets nest more efficiently. This means more pellets can be loaded into the same space. For example, 1 oz. and 3/8 of Hex Shot can fit where only 1 oz. and 1/4 of round steel would typically go.

What is the advantage of Winchester Blind Side ammunition for hunting?

The increased pellet count, achieved through Hex Shot's superior packing density, results in over 250% more trauma-inducing pellets on the bird. This leads to more effective and lethal kills, which is crucial for waterfowl hunting.

What is the difference in pellet count between Blind Side and regular round steel shot?

A load of Winchester Blind Side typically contains around 172 Hex Shot pellets. In comparison, a similar load of regular round steel shot contains approximately 156 pellets, offering fewer projectiles on target.

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