Winchester: Enduring Dominance in Competitive Clay Target Shooting

For over six decades, Winchester AA shotshells have been synonymous with excellence in clay target sports—from local leagues to Olympic podiums. The iconic AA shotshell, introduced in 1965, still today is hailed as the "Choice of Champions" for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.

The Legendary AA: Engineered for Victory

Winchester AA shotshells revolutionized the industry with innovations like hard antimony-alloyed lead shot for uniform patterns, high-strength reloadable hulls, premium wads, and clean-burning powders. These features deliver consistent velocity, reduced recoil, and dense, reliable patterns that break clays shot after shot. From the standard AA target loads to premium options like AA Diamond Grade (with higher levels of antimony and copper-plated shot), Winchester AA remains the top choice for competitors worldwide.

Elite Athletes: Team Winchester

Winchester dominance is amplified by its world-class sport shooters on Team Winchester. Standouts include:

• Kim Rhode — Six-time Olympic medalist (three gold, one silver, two bronze) and the most decorated female shooter in Olympic history, a legendary skeet and double trap champion.
• Dania Vizzi — Olympic skeet competitor and international medalist.
• Desirae Edmunds — Sporting clays and five-stand champion, recently inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame.
• Mike Wilgus— Veteran standout and 2025 NSCA National Champion.
• Zach Kienbaum — Multiple-time national champion, Hall of Fame member, and 2024 FITASC World Champion.
• Anthony Matarese — Renowned sporting clays professional, Hall of Fame member, with multiple national titles and podium finishes.
• Matt and Foster Bartholow — Dominant trapshooting brothers, with Matt holding multiple ATA World Doubles Championships.
• Rising stars like Kayla Wilgus, Theo Ribbs, Connor Daniel and Eric Harvey, who consistently secure podium finishes.

These athletes rely on AA loads to claim titles at major events, proving ammo performance and reliability under pressure.

Decades of Support, to the Sport

Winchester’s commitment goes beyond products—it's deeply invested in growing clay target shooting participation at all levels:

• Official ammunition and title sponsor of the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, including initiatives like the Winchester Ladies Cup and Top Shot Sub-Junior Program.
• Official ammunition of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), including the Grand American.
• Official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), supporting youth development and the next generation of shooters.

From grassroots to elite levels, Winchester continues to lead by providing the tools, sponsorships, and support that keep clay target sports thriving. Whether you're chasing your first 25 straight or competing on the national stage, trust the brand that's been breaking clays—and records—for generations.

Explore the full AA lineup at winchester.com and join the legacy!