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There's no doubt about it, Winchester's Shot-Lok technology has been a full-fledged revolution. Though originally designed with turkeys in mind, the concept has expanded to upland loads and, for 2016, will enter a not-so-feathered market. Coyotes, hogs and varmints the world over will be testing their luck against Varmint X shotshells going forward.

Entering the spring 2015 turkey season, Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper still hadn't harvested a thunder chicken. That changed during a weekend with Scott Carlson of Carlson's Choke Tubes.

Meet our 2016 Ammunition Product of the Year, Winchester's Shot-Lok technology.

Which turkey choke should you rely on when that big ol' gobbler is in your sights? AmericanHunter.org contributor Larry Case decided it was time to put a few to the test.

Turkey season is right around the corner. Here are the new gobbler-specific loads you need to know about before the spring season arrives.

As you might have heard, Winchester is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. As the year has rolled on, the company has rolled out a variety of commemorative products to mark the occasion. Now, though, Winchester is asking its loyal customers to share their own stories—and prizes are on the table.

When American Hunter announced its 2016 Golden Bullseye honorees late last year, it did indeed name products in 10 categories that met or exceeded those standards. One of the standouts—and a seasonably relevant one, too—was the 2016 Ammo of the Year: Winchester’s Shot-Lok.

What shotgun, choke, and shotshell combinations do well-known outdoor personalities use? Read on.