Tag Archives: Winchester
Winchester 300 Blackout Power-Point® Ammunition Shipping Now
Winchester announces that it is now shipping one of its most versatile bullets, Power-Point®, in 300 AAC Blackout. Winchester 300 Blackout Power-Point® Ammunition Shipping Now EAST ALTON, IL (August 16, 2022) — Winchester announces that it is now shipping one … Continue reading
Anthony Matarese of Team Winchester Wins NSCA North Central Regional
Anthony Matarese of Team Winchester Wins NSCA North Central Regional EAST ALTON, IL (August 10, 2022) — Team Winchester member Anthony Matarese continued his winning ways at the 2022 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) North Central Regional. Matarese locked up … Continue reading
Winchester® Ammunition to have Major Presence at the 2022 Grand American Trap Shoot
The Grand American World Championship, is set to kick off in Sparta, Illinois, the first week of August. Winchester® Ammunition to have Major Presence at the 2022 Grand American Trap Shoot EAST ALTON, IL (July 26, 2022) — One of … Continue reading
Winchester Limited-Edition AA NILO Commemorative Ammunition, Now Shipping
Winchester Limited-Edition AA® NILO Commemorative Ammunition, Now Shipping EAST ALTON, IL (June 21, 2022) — Available for a limited time only, the world-famous AA® shotshell, AA128 Light Target Load, has a new look as Winchester celebrates the 70th anniversary of … Continue reading
Winchester Shines at the World English Sporting Clays Championship
The 2022 National Sporting Clays Association Championship Tour held its second event last week: the World English Sporting Clays Championship. Winchester Shines at the World English Sporting Clays Championship East Alton, IL (May 2, 2022) — The 2022 National Sporting … Continue reading
Winchester® Awarded $145M U.S. Army Pistol Ammunition Contract
The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded Winchester a significant contract for pistol ammunition. Winchester® Awarded $145M U.S. Army Pistol Ammunition Contract EAST ALTON, IL (April 20, 2022) — The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded Winchester a significant contract … Continue reading
Olin Winchester Hosts Members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Olin Winchester hosted legislators and outdoor industry representatives at a special event in Washington, D.C. Olin Winchester Hosts Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to Discuss the Value of the Shooting Sports and Shoot United™ Initiative EAST ALTON, IL (April … Continue reading
Winchester® Launches New Online Gear Store
Winchester, one of the nation’s leading outdoor brands, has launched its new and improved branded merchandise website. Winchester® Launches New Online Gear Store EAST ALTON, IL (February 14, 2022) – Winchester, one of the nation’s leading outdoor brands, has launched … Continue reading
Winchester® Introduces New High Performance Bismuth Waterfowl Ammunition
EAST ALTON, IL (January 19, 2022) – Winchester continues to evolve in the arena of ammunition for waterfowl hunters with its new Bismuth shotshell. Winchester Bismuth shatters performance expectations with a premium, uniform shot, which is tin-plated to produce the … Continue reading
A Game-Changing Cartridge for Big-Game Hunting
When it comes to hunting big game and long-range shooting, Winchester 6.8 Western™ packs a punch. By combining long-range accuracy and staggering knockdown power into one innovative cartridge, the 6.8 Western is ideal for taking down deer, elk, moose, black … Continue reading
PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE WINCHESTER® 9mm Luger 115 grain
Olin Winchester, LLC is recalling the following lots of 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket and 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point pistol ammunition. Symbols: Q4172, RED9, USA9JHP, USA9MMVP, USA9W, WW9B Lot Numbers:SC03LD44, SC03LD45, SC03LD46, SC03LD47SC13LD1, SC13LD6, SC13LD18, SC13LD44, SC13LD45, … Continue reading
Celebrate 100 years of Super-X® Ammunition
Winchester celebrates 100 years of the Super-X® brand with a limited-edition series of time-proven ammunition. Winchester® Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary of Super-X® Ammunition EAST ALTON, Ill. (June 17, 2021) — Winchester celebrates 100 years of the Super-X® brand with a limited-edition … Continue reading
Winchester Launches USA VALOR™ Limited-Edition Ammunition, Aligns With Folds of Honor
Winchester celebrates its commitment to American freedom with the USA VALOR™ ammunition series. EAST ALTON, Ill. (May 5, 2021) — Winchester celebrates its commitment to American freedom with the USA VALOR™ ammunition series. This limited-edition collection of military-inspired ammunition is … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Awarded U.S. Army Contract
Winchester Ammunition AwardedU.S. Army Contract EAST ALTON, Ill. (April 21, 2021) — Winchester has been selected by the U.S. Army as the second source provider for small caliber rifle ammunition. This most recent contract is for 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 50 … Continue reading
Winchester Launches Ladies Cup at the NSCA Western Regional
Winchester Launches Ladies Cup at the NSCA Western Regional EAST ALTON, Ill. (April 14, 2021) — Sporting clays shooters from around the country met in Phoenix, Arizona, this past weekend at the Western Regional for the first stop of the … Continue reading
Winchester® Named “The Official Ammunition of the ATA”
EAST ALTON, Ill. (March 11, 2021) — Winchester and the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) are proud to announce Winchester’s new designation as the official ammunition of the ATA.For over a century, Winchester has been a leading advocate for trapshooting through … Continue reading
Expedition Big Game Long Range™ 308 Winchester: Improved Performance From a Time-Honored Cartridge
EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 16, 2021) — Almost as popular as its older brother, the 30-06 and, as surely tested, the 308 Winchester have for generations given big-game hunters outstanding performance in a compact cartridge and shorter-action rifles. Now, Winchester® … Continue reading
Winchester Introduces New Loads for 6.5 PRC
Winchester continues its legacy on the forefront of long-range hunting and shooting by adding the 6.5 PRC cartridge to its product lineup for 2021. Winchester IntroducesNew Loads for 6.5 PRC EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 11, 2021) — Winchester continues its … Continue reading
Winchester Aligns With Shotgun Sports USA Podcast
Winchester is excited to announce its support of the Shotgun Sports USA Podcast. Winchester Aligns WithShotgun Sports USA Podcast EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 10, 2021) — Winchester is excited to announce its support of the Shotgun Sports USA Podcast. This … Continue reading
Winchester® 350 Legend® Copper Impact® and Defender®: Field or Home, the One to Choose
Expanding its lineup of 350 Legend® cartridge offerings, Winchester is announcing two new additions to the Winchester® 350 Legend line. Winchester® 350 Legend®Copper Impact® and Defender®: Field or Home, the One to Choose EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 9, 2021) — … Continue reading
Winchester Silvertip® Defense – Power to Defend®
When home, safety, and lives can be on the line, Winchester® Silvertip® defense ammunition gives maximum terminal ballistics for the Power to Defend®. Winchester Silvertip® Defense – Power to Defend® EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 8, 2021) — In that critical … Continue reading
Winchester® USA Ready Defense™
Be ready when you need it most with Winchester® Ammunition’s new USA Ready Defense™ handgun ammunition. Winchester® USA Ready Defense™ EAST ALTON, Ill. (January 29, 2021) — Be ready when you need it most with Winchester® Ammunition’s new USA Ready … Continue reading
Winchester® Model 70 Chambered in New 6.8 Western
Winchester® Model 70 Chambered in New 6.8 Western January 25, 2021 — “The Rifleman’s Rifle” adds a promising new chambering to its ranks with the new 6.8 Western from Winchester®. The time-honored Model 70 paired with the new 6.8 Western … Continue reading
Winchester® XPR Chambered in New 6.8 Western
Winchester® XPR Chambered in New 6.8 Western January 25, 2021 — An accurate, all-around hunting rifle with a keen eye on the shooter’s budget, the Winchester XPR is now chambered in 6.8 Western. The excellent ballistics of the all-new 6.8 … Continue reading
Legendary Trap Shooter Harlan Campbell Jr. Joins Team Winchester
Legendary Trap Shooter Harlan Campbell Jr. Joins Team Winchester! EAST ALTON, Ill. (January 21, 2021) — Winchester is proud to announce the signing of 12-time Grand American World Trapshooting champion Harlan Campbell Jr. Harlan will be shooting the world-famous AA® … Continue reading
Team Winchester Finishes Strong at 2020 NSCA National Championship
Team Winchester Finishes Strong at 2020 NSCA National Championship EAST ALTON, Ill. (November 6, 2020) — The final stop on the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, took place at the national championship in San Antonio, Texas, and Team Winchester … Continue reading
Winchester Assumes Full Management and Operational Control of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Olin Corporation announced today that its ammunition division assumed full management and operational control of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. CLAYTON, Mo. (October 1, 2020) — Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced that effective today, its ammunition division, Olin Winchester … Continue reading
Winchester® Ammunition announces the launch of its redesigned website for its Law Enforcement products.
EAST ALTON, Ill. (August 28, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition announces the launch of its redesigned website for its Law Enforcement products.The new website utilizes cutting-edge technology and additional features including a mobile-first design. The site is also optimized for search … Continue reading
Winchester Awarded U.S. Department of Defense Contract
EAST ALTON, Ill. (June 15, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition has recently been selected for a $38 million contract, this time by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The selected 9mm frangible ammunition will be used for close-quarter battle (CQB) combat … Continue reading
Winchester Continues Leadership in Support of SCTP as Official Ammunition
EAST ALTON, Ill. (May 13, 2020) — At a time when supporting the youth shooting sports could not be more important, Winchester continues as the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), showing a strong commitment to thousands … Continue reading
Winchester 350 Legend Receives Golden Bullseye Ammunition Product of the Year Award
EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 19, 2020) — Winchester® 350 Legend™ receives the NRA American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award for 2020 Ammunition Product of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the most innovative and finest products available in the shooting … Continue reading
Winchester Launches Active Duty™ – MHS Training Ammo
EAST ALTON, Ill. (September 30, 2019) — Winchester proudly developed M1152 to serve alongside the U.S. Warfighter and was selected as the sole source ammunition supplier for the United States Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program. Consumers can now … Continue reading
Winchester, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and Foundation Announce Grand Opening of New McIvor Shooting Facility
EAST ALTON, Ill. (March 26, 2019)— After more than three years of planning, design and construction, the all-new McIvor Shooting Facility will open to the public on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Members of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and … Continue reading
PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE WINCHESTER® 38 Special 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”) is recalling three (3) lots of 38 Special 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket centerfire ammunition. Symbol: USA38SPVP Lot Numbers: KF21, KL30 and KM52 Winchester has determined the above lots of 38 Special ammunition may contain incorrect … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Awards Olin-Winchester a 9MM caliber RITA Ammunition Contract
EAST ALTON, Ill. (December 19, 2018) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Olin-Winchester a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2019, the contract provides for up to 62.5 million rounds of 9MM caliber “Readily Identifiable Training … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Awarded U.S. Army Order
EAST ALTON, Ill. (July 27, 2018) – The U.S. Army has recently awarded Winchester an $8.1 million order for 7.62mm ammunition under an existing “Second Source” contract. The ammunition will be manufactured in Winchester’s state-of-the-art facility in Oxford, MS with … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Launches New Web Site and Enhanced Ballistics Calculator
EAST ALTON, Ill. June 25, 2018 – Winchester Ammunition announces the launch of the new Winchester.com, its most dynamic digital platform in the brand’s history. The new website is fully loaded with enhanced technologies and functionality and also features an … Continue reading
FBI 9MM Contract Awarded to Winchester Ammunition
EAST ALTON, Ill., 5/23/2018 – Winchester Ammunition was recently awarded a contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its Duty and Frangible training 9MM pistol ammunition. Winchester also received a contract from the FBI as the primary source … Continue reading
Winchester USA Forged Available in Two New Pack Sizes
EAST ALTON, Ill., May 8, 2018 – Winchester became the first United States manufacturer to introduce steel shellcase pistol ammunition in 2016 with its USA Forged™ line. USA Forged is made in the USA. In 2018, Winchester will offer USA … Continue reading
Winchester to Feature Innovative New Products Including WWII Victory Series Commemorative Ammunition at NRA Annual Meetings
EAST ALTON, Ill., May 3, 2018 – Winchester will be a major exhibitor at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting, May 4-6, in Dallas, Texas. Attendees are encouraged to stop by Booth #6806 to learn about Winchester’s exciting 2018 new product … Continue reading
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