Winchester AA Diamond Grade Adds 20-Gauge Shotshells to the Lineup

The Winchester AA Diamond Elite Competition Target Load—now in 20 gauge—touts 8 percent antimony for a hardened lead that produces improved patterns downrange.

February 02, 2022 By Guns & Ammo Staff

Winchester AA Diamond Grade is the premier product for the accomplished target shooter. Loaded with the hardest antimony shot (8 percent) that is precision sorted, AA Diamond Grade offers pattern density and clay-crushing power. Antimony is an element that is alloyed with lead to harden the lead, helping it resist deformation upon firing. That rounder shot downrange helps produce more uniform and consistent patterns.

Features

Designed for sporting clays and other serious competition
8 percent antimony and copper-plated for maximum hardness
Precision sorting maximizes the rounds shot for highly consistent patterns

Winchester AA Diamond Grade Shotshells Specifications

Gauge: 20
Shot Size: 7.5
Rounds/Box: 25

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Winchester AA Diamond Grade Adds 20-Gauge Shotshells to the Lineup

The Winchester AA Diamond Elite Competition Target Load—now in 20 gauge—touts 8 percent antimony for a hardened lead that produces improved patterns downrange.

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Winchester AA Diamond Grade Shotshells Specifications

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