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Top New Hunting Ammo for 2017

Keith Wood takes a closer look at some of 2017's most exciting new ammunition entries.

Hardware: Winchester Varmint X Shotshell

If you’re looking for a long-range scattergun load for your next predator hunt, Winchester Varmint X absolutely must be in the conversation. Shot-Lok has done it again.

Winchester Varmint X Adds Two New Calibers

Winchester's popular Varmint X line is expanding in 2016, with the addition of two new calibers: .17 Horney and .22 Hornet.

First Look: Winchester's Varmint X Shotshell

Here are four things you need to know about Winchester's new Varmint X shotshell.

Winchester Varmint X Shotshell

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.

Hardware: Winchester Varmint X

Every varmint hunter, whether he be targeting alfalfa-raiding ground squirrels or fawn-eating coyotes, knows what he wants in ammunition: something fast and flat with minimal recoil. Inexpensive wouldn't hurt, either.

Winchester's Varmint X and .17 WSM Ammunition

Winchester's Grant Anastas-King took a break on a recent prairie dog hunt to discuss the company's popular Varmint X and .17 WSM lines of ammunition.

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