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Winchester's .21 Sharp Named Ammunition Product Of The Year 2025

The .21 Sharp outshines the .22 Long Rifle, providing a cost-effective, lead-free option for hunters and shooters in restricted areas.

It is a gun in black and brown colors.
It is a gun in black and brown colors.

Winchester's .21 Sharp Named Ammunition Product Of The Year 2025

Winchester has been recognised for its innovative ammunition product. The Winchester .21 Sharp has been named the Ammunition Product Of The Year for 2025 by NRA Media's Golden Bullseye Awards.

The .21 Sharp is a new rimfire cartridge designed to surpass the .22 Long Rifle in terms of velocity and bullet selection. It achieves this while using the same case and maintaining the same maximum average pressure, making it a cost-effective alternative. The ammunition's 25-grain load boasts an impressive muzzle velocity of 1,871 fps, generating 194 ft.-lbs. of energy at the muzzle. Winchester developed the .21 Sharp to cater to areas where lead ammunition is restricted, offering modern bullet designs, including lead-free options. The innovative case design and high ballistic coefficients of the .21 Sharp have earned it this prestigious award.

Winchester's .21 Sharp has been honoured as the Ammunition Product Of The Year for its innovative design and superior performance. This new rimfire cartridge offers hunters and shooters a modern, cost-effective alternative for areas with lead ammunition restrictions.

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