“Tag: Beard”

I took my first spring gobbler in 1989 and have been hooked ever since. So it was natural that I would get my son, Jackson, interested at an early age.

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.

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.

Winchester says you can go farther with Winchester Long Beard XR shotshells featuring the award-winning Shot-Lok technology.

Let’s take a look at what could arguably be the five best turkey loads on the market.

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.

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.

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.