Winchester Announces Super Match™ Line of Premium Competition Ammunition
CLAYTON, MO (August 19, 2026) — Super Match™, an all-new line of competition ready ammunition from Winchester is now available. The Super Match line includes match grade centerfire pistol, rifle, and shotshell ammunition that sets the standard for competitive performance.
This extensive line of ammunition is precision-engineered for serious competitors that demand absolute consistency, reliability, and results. From dynamic action shooting to long-range precision, Winchester Super Match™ delivers.
“Super Match is the answer for the competitive shooter,” said Kyle Masinelli, Vice President of Manufacturing at Winchester Ammunition. “The extensive line covers needs for all categories of dynamic action shooting competition, and delivers exceptional accuracy, reliability, and consistency. Our product engineers collaborated with some of the best competition shooters in the world to develop this ammunition and deliver the best possible product for competitive and recreational shooters.”
Centerfire pistol
| Brand | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | SM9RN115 | SM9RN124 | SM9FN115 | SM9FN147 | SM40FN180 | SM38SFN130 | SM45RN230 |
| Caliber | 9mm | 9mm | 9mm | 9mm | 40 S&W | 38 Super Auto +P | 45 Auto |
| Weight | 115 GR | 124 GR | 115 GR | 147 GR | 180 GR | 130 GR | 230 GR |
| Bullet Type | Round Nose | Round Nose | Flat Note | Flat Note | Flat Note | Flat Note | Round Nose |
| Power Factor | Minor | Minor | Minor | Minor | Minor | Minor | Minor |
| Box Size | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
- Centerfire pistol offerings include flat nose projectiles for ultimate accuracy or round nose projectiles for optimal cycling. The 9mm offerings have both flat nose and round nose projectile options along with multiple grain weights.
- All offerings are primed with high-sensitivity primers to reliably ignite in tuned competition guns.
- All centerfire pistol offerings are optimized for minor or major power factors.
- Engineered with premium, match grade components.
Centerfire rifle
| Brand | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | SM223 | SM556 | SM308 | SM308BC | SM762M118 | SM65CM | SM65CMBC | SM65PBC | SM6ARC |
| Caliber | 223 Rem | 5.56 NATO | 308 Win | 308 Win | 7.62 NATO | 6.5 Creedmoor | 6.5 Creedmoor | 6.5 PRC | 6 ARC |
| Weight | 69 GR | 77 GR | 168 GR | 175 GR | 175 GR | 140 GR | 140 GR | 140 GR | 107 GR |
| Bullet Type | BTHP | BTHP | BTHP | BC Max™ | BTHP | BTHP | BC Max™ | BC Max™ | BTHP |
| Box Size | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
- For 3-gun and other dynamic rifle shooting competitions, Winchester Super Match offers 223 Rem and 5.56 NATO loads that feature heavy for caliber, boattail hollow point (BTHP) projectiles for competition readiness straight out of the box.
- Super Match precision rifle ammunition is available in 308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6 ARC, and 7.62 NATO. The 308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor offerings feature either a BTHP projectile, or BC Max™ polymer tipped projectile for ultimate long-range performance. The 6 ARC features a BTHP projectile, and the 6.5 PRC features the BC Max™ polymer tipped projectile.
- The BC Max™ bullet is an all-new projectile from Winchester that is manufactured with next generation bullet assembly equipment to deliver unprecedented accuracy and the highest ballistic coefficient available from Winchester.
Shotshell
| Brand | Super Match™ | Super Match™ | Super Match™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | SM12H7 | SMB1200 | SM12RS |
| Caliber | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Weight | #7.5 | 00 Buck | Rifled Slug |
| Bullet Type | 1 ⅛ oz | 9 Pellets | 1 oz |
| Velocity | 1,235 fps | 1,300 fps | 1,300 fps |
| Box Size | 25 | 25 | 10 |
- Whether you’re targeting clays, paper, or steel, Super Match shotshells can handle it.
- Super Match shotshells are engineered with thick-walled hulls and high brass heads to maintain shape in box magazine fed shotguns.
Find Winchester Super Match™ ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on new products from Winchester, visit www.winchester.com.
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