12/89 caliber shotgun shells for smooth-bore hunting guns - magnum hulls loaded with steel shot for extra range and knockdown power on driven hunts and at water. Currently in stock: the Winchester Steel Drylok line.
12/89 shells are magnum shotgun shells for a 12-gauge smooth-bore gun, built on a longer hull than the standard 12/70 or 12/76. The extra length holds more powder and shot, giving a harder hit and a longer effective range. Hunters reach for this length when a target needs more energy on impact - driven hunts on larger game or birds, and duck and goose hunting over lakes and marshes where the shot must be steel.
12/89 shells suit hunters who need more punch than a standard 12/70 gives - big birds, long shots, or heavier game on a driven hunt. The 89 mm hull length fits a larger shot charge, so the hit retains more force at a greater distance. Your gun's chamber has to be cut for the 89 mm hull - a gun with a shorter chamber cannot fire these shells safely.
Right now the range holds Winchester Steel Drylok cal. 12/89, 44 g steel shot, size P2. It is steel shot, not lead, so these shells are legal for hunting at water where lead shot is banned. The Drylok hull is sealed against moisture - useful in autumn and winter, when a hunter sits still for hours on the water's edge or out in wet weather.
Duck and goose hunting over water requires steel shot in most areas - it is the legal standard. 12/89 with 44 g of shot gives enough pattern density at longer range, when birds pass high overhead.
On a driven hunt, when game moves fast and the shot has to be taken instantly, the heavier shot charge helps land enough force on target without hesitating over the choice of load.
When a bird or animal sits right at the edge of what a standard 12/70 load can reach cleanly, the 12/89 magnum charge adds the extra energy needed for a clean hit instead of a wounded animal.
A few points to check before buying 12/89 shells:
Check shells by hand before heading out - a bent or damp hull can burn unevenly. Store shells dry, not directly on the ground or in a damp bag. On a driven hunt keep enough on hand, since shots often come one after another fast, and magnum loads tend to cost more than standard ones, so it pays to count out what you need in advance.
This category currently carries Winchester - one of the best-known ammunition makers in the hunting market, with a long track record in the Drylok moisture-sealed hull line.
Looking for a different hull length, check 12/70 shells or 12/76 shells. For another gauge, see 20/70 shells. Need signal ammunition, find it under signal ammunition. If you are not sure which shell suits your gun and hunt type, write to us and we will help you pick.
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