Winchester Long Beard TSS & 21 Sharp Ammo Review | SHOT Show 2025

Published on January 30, 2025
Duration: 5:14

This video reviews Winchester's new 21 Sharp rimfire ammunition and Long Beard TSS turkey loads. The 21 Sharp offers improved accuracy and material options over traditional .22LR by using a slightly smaller bullet diameter, allowing for jacketed and copper projectiles. The Long Beard TSS utilizes Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for increased pellet count and energy, extending effective range for turkey hunting. Both product lines emphasize enhanced performance and value for hunters and shooters.

Quick Summary

Winchester's 21 Sharp rimfire round innovates on .22LR by using a smaller bullet diameter for modern projectile designs like jacketed hollow points and copper bullets, enhancing accuracy. The Long Beard TSS turkey loads utilize Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for increased pellet count and energy, extending effective range for hunters.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Winchester 21 Sharp
  2. 00:2721 Sharp Features and Design
  3. 01:4921 Sharp Load Options
  4. 02:2021 Sharp Performance Example
  5. 02:47Introduction to Long Beard TSS
  6. 02:55TSS Technology Explained
  7. 03:09Pellet Count Advantage
  8. 03:31Long Beard TSS Gauge Availability
  9. 03:49Long Beard TSS Engineering
  10. 04:05Buffering in TSS Loads
  11. 04:26TSS for Small Gauge Hunting
  12. 04:382.75-inch TSS Loads
  13. 05:03Conclusion: Confidence for Hunters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Winchester 21 Sharp rimfire round?

The Winchester 21 Sharp is a new rimfire cartridge designed to improve upon traditional .22LR. It features a slightly smaller bullet diameter, allowing for modern projectile types like jacketed hollow points and copper bullets, enhancing accuracy and material versatility.

How does the Winchester Long Beard TSS ammunition improve turkey hunting?

Winchester's Long Beard TSS uses Tungsten Super Shot (TSS), which is denser than lead. This allows for more pellets in a given payload, increasing pattern density and energy at longer ranges, making shots at 60 yards and beyond more reliable.

What are the advantages of the 21 Sharp's bullet design?

The 21 Sharp's design allows for projectiles that fit inside the case, unlike traditional .22LR heel bullets. This enables the use of jacketed hollow points, full metal jackets, and copper projectiles, offering better accuracy and material options for various shooting applications.

What gauges are Winchester Long Beard TSS loads available in?

Winchester Long Beard TSS turkey loads are offered in popular gauges including .410 bore (in 2.75-inch and 3-inch lengths), 28 gauge, 20 gauge, and 12 gauge, providing options for a wide range of shotgun platforms.

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