In this episode of Winchester Life Quick Shots, host Jason Gilbertson (Senior Marketing Director at Winchester) sits down with Divisional Director of Operations Kyle Massinelli for an in-depth conversation on the launch of Winchester Supreme Long Range ammunition.

After years of development and a relentless focus on manufacturing excellence, Winchester has created what many are calling the best-in-class long range ammunition for serious hunters and precision shooters. Jason and Kyle discuss the challenges, key breakthroughs, advanced technologies, and rigorous testing that went into bringing this revolutionary new line to market.

From design philosophy to on-the-ground performance, this episode gives listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build truly elite ammunition.

Tune in for expert insights straight from the leaders who made it happen.

Join Winchester Marketing Director Jason Gilbertson and Product Manager Jimmy Wilson as they break down the engineering behind two of the most advanced turkey loads ever developed — Long Beard XR and Long Beard Tungsten.

In this technical deep dive, Jimmy and Jason explain how Shot-Lok® technology in Long Beard XR protects the lead shot during launch, delivering dramatically tighter patterns with twice the pellets in a 10-inch circle out to 60 yards compared to traditional loads. They also explore the cutting-edge advantages of Long Beard Tungsten, featuring ultra-dense 17 g/cc Tungsten shot that provides exceptional energy transfer, superior penetration, and incredible pattern density — often 6-8X more pellets on target at extended ranges.

From payload construction and velocity to real-world pattern performance and choke compatibility, this episode gives hunters an inside look at the science, innovation, and testing that make these loads lethal in the turkey woods. Whether you're a longtime Long Beard XR fan or considering the jump to tungsten, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what sets each load apart and how to choose the right one for your hunt.

Tune in for an expert conversation packed with actionable insights on engineering the perfect pattern.

There are people who hunt deer… and then there are those who understand them.

For decades, Dr. Grant Woods has walked that line between hunter and scientist — part biologist, part storyteller — studying whitetails with the kind of curiosity that never fades. From the rolling hills of the Ozarks to the screens of GrowingDeer.tv, he’s turned science into strategy, and passion into purpose.

But behind every study and every hunt, there’s something deeper — a belief that conservation and faith go hand in hand… that great hunts aren’t just about the harvest, but about what we learn in the process.

And through it all, one name has followed that same tradition of trust and precision — Winchester. For years, Dr. Woods has relied on Winchester Ammunition not just as a product, but as a partner in the pursuit of better hunting, better understanding, and better stewardship of the land.

Today, we sit down with the man behind the data, the stories, and the passion that continues to shape how we think about deer and the wild places they call home.

This is Winchester Life, and our guest — Dr. Grant Woods.