Berryville, Arkansas 

Wilson Combat is proud to announce the availability of Lehigh Defense loaded ammunition on shopwilsoncombat.com.

Now available – Xtreme Defense ammunition in 9mm, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, 10mm, and .40 S&W. Xtreme Defense is machined from solid copper with the most advanced technology called Fluid Transfer Monolithic.

The progressive geometry allows for deep, straight penetration while creating a permanent wound cavity diameter exceeding that of most expanding bullets. Penetrating barriers such as drywall or heavy clothing prior to impacting the intended target doesn’t have the potentially negative effect on the Xtreme Defense that it does to conventional hollow point bullets.

Controlled Chaos ammunition in 300 Blackout, 300 HAM’R, .223 Remington and .308 Winchester. Controlled Chaos bullets offer both rapid expansion and deep penetration. Once fluid is impacted, they shed the front portion of the bullet into multiple petals that radiate outward away from the bullet’s initial trajectory path resulting in a massive energy spike. The bore diameter base of the bullet continues and penetrates deeply in a straight line. Both the temporary and permanent wound cavity created by this bullet separation is dramatic resulting in quick incapacitation.

A full line of Lehigh Defense bullets are now available including Maximum Expansion, Controlled Fracturing, Match Solid, Wide Flat Nose, Controlled Chaos, Xtreme Penetrator, Enhanced Xtreme Penetrator, Xtreme Defense, and Enhanced Xtreme Defense. Read more

EAST ALTON, IL (June 28, 2022) — In 1952, the late John Olin, then-president of Olin Industries, Winchester’s parent company, had a vision of linking hunting, shooting, champion gun dogs and conservation and began transforming 650 acres of barren pasture in Brighton, Illinois, near the Mississippi River into an ideal habitat of fields, timber and water. This year, the NILO he made turns the landmark age of 70, watch the NILO short film.

From the beginning, NILO (Olin spelled backward) has had a strong connection to Winchester. It has been the testing grounds for legendary Winchester ammunition products including AA® shotshells, and a prime destination to learn about the rich Winchester history. As one of the nation’s most renowned hunting and shooting preserves, NILO has played host to celebrities in sports and entertainment, famous outdoor writers, as well as political dignitaries and corporate leaders. Even more important, NILO continues to be a prime destination for the general hunting and shooting public.

October to March, hunters, with veteran guides and NILO’s famed Labrador retrievers, experience some of the finest pheasant and thrilling chukar hunting. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to shoot trap and skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and crazy quail on its pristine grounds. Additionally, special events — such as the NILO Open and the Kids & Clays Shoot — are regularly held. NILO also accommodates groups or individuals for shooting instruction from certified instructors.

The welcome sign is out at historic NILO, and the NILO team will arrange your memorable day or two at the farm, where you’ll find the traditions of hunting, conservation and the shooting sports alive and well that have always been the pride of Winchester. Read more

EAST ALTON, IL — Available for a limited time only, the world-famous AA® shotshell, AA128 Light Target Load, has a new look as Winchester celebrates the 70th anniversary of NILO, its iconic hunting and shooting facility. This is the same ammunition sport shooters and competitors have trusted for more than 50 years, now with commemorative packaging that is sure to be a popular collectible.

In 1952, John M. Olin took more than 600 acres of farmland joined by timber and turned it into a wildlife oasis. He created the ideal place to raise and train the best Labrador retrievers in the world and called it NILO. The land was dedicated to unsurpassed hunting, sport shooting, gun dogs and conservation education. Read more

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EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester Ammunition has been awarded a $51.8 million modification to an existing contract for manufacturing 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm and .50 caliber ammunition for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

This second source contract award from the DOD is in addition to a recently awarded U.S. Army pistol contract and many other ongoing contracts with state and federal agencies.

As the world’s largest small caliber ammunition enterprise, Winchester has supported America’s military, federal government and law enforcement for more than a century. It is an honor to carry on this legacy and continue to serve the American Warfighter via this award. Read more