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WINCHESTER EXPANDS PDX1 DEFENDER LINE OF AMMUNITION FOR PERSONAL DEFENSE

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The PDX1® Defender™ line continues to lead the industry in ammunition for personal defense. Winchester® expands its most innovative line to include new cartridges in the following categories:

  • 357 Sig, 357 Mag (centerfire handgun)
  • 223 Rem (centerfire rifle)
  • .410, 3-inch (shotshell)
  • .410/45 Combo Pack

Features of PDX1® Defender™ Centerfire Handgun 357 Sig, 357 Mag:

  • Proprietary bonding process—Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.
  • Hollow point—Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers
  • Jacket notching—Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities and ranges.
  • Copper alloy jacket—Contoured for maximum expansion over a wide range of velocities/ranges.
  • Nickel plated shellcase—Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.
SKU Description Bullet Wt. Velocity
S357SPDB 357 Mag 125 1350
S357MPDB 357 Mag 125 1325

Features of PDX1 Defender 223 Centerfire Rifle:
Given the recent popularity of modern sporting rifles (MSR) among shooters and hunters, Winchester has designed a product using Split Core Technology (SCT) for personal defense. The SCT technology, using a quick expansion front lead core and a deep driving bonded rear lead core, creates the ultimate 223 Rem Personal Defense load.

The PDX1® Defender™ 223 bullet weighs 60 grains with a velocity of 2750 feet per second.

SKU Description Bullet Wt. Velocity
S223RPDB 223 Rem 60 2750

Features of the 3 inch PDX1 Defender .410 Shotshell
Highly effective in both .410 compatible handguns and shotguns, the .410 PDX1 ammunition features a distinctive black hull and black oxide high-base head and combines four plated Defense Disc™ projectiles and 16 pellets of plated BB shot. The result is the ideal personal defense load for short range engagement with the performance needed to reduce aim error and stop threats. Designed for use in the Taurus Judge®, PDX1® .410 provides maximum protection at close range.

  • .410-gauge 3-inch load
  • 4 Defense Disc™ projectiles with 16 Plated BBs
  • Velocity: 750 feet per second
  • 10 rd. box

Features of the .410/45 Colt Combo Pack
Winchester introduces an ammunition combo pack for personal defense. The new distinct packaging will include 10 rounds of PDX1Defender 45 Colt ammunition (225 gr.) and 10 rounds of PDX1 Defender  .410 2 ½ inch.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program.  Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines:  pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer.

To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505 or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

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WINCHESTER AMMUNITION PRESENTS DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD TO BIG ROCK SPORTS

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Winchester®Ammunition presented the 2010 Distributor of the Year Award to Big Rock Sports  during the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Every year, Winchester Ammunition recognizes a distributor who sets a high standard of service to dealers, and displays its loyalty and support to Winchester Ammunition. For several years, Big Rock Sports,  headquartered in Newport, NC,  has exemplified these high standards. However, this past year they’ve gone above and beyond all others to make them the ideal recipient and representative of the 2010 Winchester Distributor of the Year Award.

“The relationship between Winchester and Big Rock Sports is essential to our success; they bring tremendous value and service to the independent dealer base along with unique marketing concepts,” said Brett Flaugher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

Big Rock Sports is one of the largest wholesalers in the country for hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor lifestyle merchandise, and every January holds two of the largest distributor shows in the country – - Big Rock West in Las Vegas, NV and Big Rock East in Raleigh, NC

“We are truly honored to be recognized as the Distributor of the Year by Winchester Ammunition,” said Ed Small, CEO of Big Rock Sports. “Winchester has a proud tradition of providing dependable ammunition for its customers whether it’s for hunting, personal defense or target practice. We are proud to work with them to ensure the future of the shooting sports industry will thrive for many generations to come.”

Today, Big Rock Sports services more than 150,000 fishing, ice fishing, hunting, shooting, camping and marine retailers in all 50 states, the Caribbean and nine foreign countries.

To learn more about Big Rock Sports, visit www.bigrocksports.com.

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in conservation
Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation. The company is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 20 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Ducks Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has generated generous funding to support Ducks Unlimited wetlands and waterfowl conservation projects. In addition Winchester is the exclusive sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited shooting program and supports many local and state chapters. For more information about Ducks Unlimited visit www.ducks.org.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products visitwww.winchester.com. Releases and images can be found in the Press Room section.

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Gary Zurn (Big Rock), Eric Hickey (Big Rock), Rick Papendick (Winchester), Andy Melville (Big Rock),—WINCHESTER PRINT—Tom O’Keefe (Winchester), Dennis Spindler (Big Rock), Brett Flaugher (Winchester)

Wilson Combat Introduces Bill Wilson Signature Match Ammo

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The new Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match Load delivers economical match-grade GUARANTEED Accuracy and peerless overall performance to handgun shooters looking for the practical edge over the competition.

.45 ACP | Bill Wilson Signature Match | 230 gr.

Hornady HAP, 760 FPS – 5″ Barrel

This Signature Jacketed Match uses the 230 grain Hornady Action Pistol (HAP) jacketed hollow point bullet-designed for X-Ring accuracy along with ultimate feed reliability. Low-flash, low-concussion powders and the HAP’s encapsulated base create less visible blast and smoke during shooting than a typical full-metal-jacket bullet-a great advantage in dim-light or indoor conditions.

At a measured velocity of 760 feet-per-second, the Bill Wilson Signature Match load is the ideal training or competition load for shooters seeking to achieve “Major” power factor without excessive recoil, undue wear and tear on your handgun or impacting your accuracy.

The Signature Jacketed Match .45 load has been extensively tested in 1911 style and other high-performance firearms and is the most accurate 230 grain .45 ACP ammunition available. We guarantee the Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match to shoot 25 yard, ten-shot groups through a fixed barrel testing device of under ONE-HALF (1/2) INCH-GUARANTEED.

Caliber: .45 ACP

Bullet: 230 gr. Hornady HAP (Hornady Action Pistol)

Velocity: 760 fps

Muzzle Energy: 295 ft-lbs.

Test Barrel Length: 5″

Quantity Per Box: 100

Quantity Per Case: 5 Bags (500 rds.

9mm | Bill Wilson Signature Match | 125 gr.

Hornady HAP, 1075 FPS – 5″ Barrel

This Signature Jacketed Match uses the 125 grain Hornady Action Pistol (HAP) jacketed hollow point bullet-designed for X-Ring accuracy along with ultimate feed reliability. Low-flash, low-concussion powders and the HAP’s encapsulated base create less visible blast and smoke during shooting than a typical full-metal-jacket bullet-a great advantage in dim-light or indoor conditions.

At a measured velocity of 1075 feet-per-second, the Bill Wilson Signature Match load is the ideal training or competition load for shooters seeking to achieve “Minor” power factor without excessive recoil, undue wear and tear on your handgun or impacting your accuracy.

The Signature Jacketed Match 9mm load has been extensively tested in 1911 style and other high-performance firearms and is the most accurate 125 grain 9mm ammunition available. We guarantee the Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match to shoot 25 yard, ten-shot groups through a fixed barrel testing device of under ONE-HALF (1/2) INCH-GUARANTEED.

Caliber: 9mm

Bullet: 125 gr. Hornady HAP (Hornady Action Pistol)

Velocity: 1075 fps

Muzzle Energy: 320 ft-lbs.

Test Barrel Length: 5″

Quantity Per Box: 100

Quantity Per Case: 5 Bags (500 rds.)

Wilson Combat Custom is the ideal high-performance ammunition for your fine firearms for sport or defense. It sets the new standard for relentless reliability and Peerless Performance.

WINCHESTER AMMUNITION INTRODUCES NEW RANGER BONDED .38 SPECIAL +P

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WINCHESTER AMMUNITION INTRODUCES NEW RANGER BONDED .38 SPECIAL +P
Winchester® Ammunition’s new Ranger® Bonded .38 Special +P round offers a great, new option for all law enforcement officers carrying .38 Special snub nose revolvers.

The new round is a 130 gr. bonded hollow point and uses the same technology the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses as its primary service round. The Ranger® Bonded line is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats.

“The new Ranger® Bonded ammunition is capable of penetrating a wide range of barriers from clothing to plywood and still effectively stops a threat,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition’s vice president of sales and marketing.

The proprietary bonding process welds the lead and jacket together to work as one unit, controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight upon impact. By bonding the lead to the jacket, it ensures maximum stopping power.

In addition, this same bonding process is used on the 9mm and 40 S&W ammunition selected by the FBI for use as their duty ammunition.

The bullet offers a six segment jacket design for a consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities, including the lower velocities associated with snub nose revolvers, to maximize expanded diameter.

This product is only available to law enforcement divisions through our nationwide network of Winchester Ammunition Law Enforcement Distributors.

For more information about the new Ranger® Bonded .38 Special +P and all of Winchester Ammunition’s products visit www.winchester.com or contact Paul Nowak pfnowak@olin.com.

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Extreme Shock Creates New Brand of Ammo

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Extreme Shock Creates New Brand of AmmoCLINTWOOD, VA – Extreme Shock Ammunition has announced that it will be producing its own line of high quality copper plated, lead core ammunition under the brand name “Allegiance Ammunition.”

This new line of ammunition comes in response to the demand for affordable, high quality ammunition and a shortage of components in the market. Each Allegiance round will undergo the same strict quality control procedures as the Extreme Shock tactical line. The 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223 and .308 will have the case mouth and primer sealed, or waterproofed to US mil spec standard. This procedure will give the Allegiance brand of ammunition an estimated 20-year shelf life.

Allegiance is economically priced for target shooting, yet performance enhanced for self-defense situations. Though the .380 ACP is the first caliber available, a 9mm will be available in late October, 2010, with .40S&W, .45ACP, .223 and .308 following soon after. Ask your dealer for the most high quality, performance-driven, target ammo in the world–Allegiance!

MSRP for a 50-round box of Allegiance .380 ACP is $23.66. To learn more about Allegiance Ammunition, call (276) 926-6827. To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772 or contact Monica Arnold, Public Relations Director – Blue August, at monica@blueaugust.com.