Winchester® Celebrates 60 Years of AA® Shotshell Excellence
EAST ALTON, IL (January 17, 2025) — Winchester introduced the AA® shotshell in 1965, and for six decades Winchester AA target loads have been the industry standard trusted by champions and enthusiasts alike. Utilizing the best components, this shell is made entirely in the United States by American workers for American shooters.
Winchester AA target loads use lead shot alloyed with antimony making them the hardest hitting loads on the market. Combined with AA® Wad Technology and best-in-class primer and powder, this shotshell provides the most consistent patterns, shot after shot making it the Choice of Champions for all clay-shooting disciplines.
For 60 years, Winchester AA target loads have won your local shooting league, The Grand American, NSCA National Championship, The World Sporting Clays Championship, World FITASC, and the Olympic Gold Medal…multiple times. Here’s to another 60 years of Shooting the Best.
To learn more about Winchester AA 60th Anniversary, visit Winchester.com.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. Warfighter. The 158-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work, and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 158 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Gun Owners Care®
You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and show how they're making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care® campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
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