“long beard”

In this, its 150th year in business, the history of Winchester firearms is well known. After all, “The gun that won the west” was a Winchester, the Model 1873. The Winchester Model 70 is known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle” and the Model 1894 is perhaps the most successful sporting rifle in history. The company also shook up the scattergun market with classic shotguns like the Model 1897, Model 21 and Model 12. The raw truth, however, is that none of these guns could have made their mark in history without ammo to shoot out of them. It’s kind of the red-headed stepchild in terms of glory and glamor, but Winchester has been in the ammo business as long as they have been in the gun business.

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.

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.

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

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.

American Hunter Field Editor Jeff Johnston hoped to tag an Oklahoma tom that was befitting of the "Long Beard" name stamped on his shotgun shell of choice. Find out how he fared with this photo essay.

Is shooting a turkey in flight—assuming it's legal where you're hunting—ethical?

A strut across four states yields four (er, five) nice toms, a bit of ribbing and a pile of advice for anyone in pursuit of a grand slam.

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