EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 8, 2021) — In that critical moment when home, safety, and lives can be on the line, Winchester® Silvertip® defense ammunition gives maximum terminal ballistics for the Power to Defend®.
New Silvertip defense centerfire rifle offerings feature a large-diameter Defense Tip®, which sets up accelerated expansion, transmitting massive stopping power for defense situations. An alloyed lead core optimizes energy transfer and makes for consistent penetration every time. The nickel-plated bullet jacket provides both corrosion resistance and, most importantly, trusted feeding in a variety of firearm types and conditions.
A new Silvertip defense rimfire offering delivers the Power to Defend in the small yet mighty 22 long rifle cartridge. Loaded with a 37-grain hollow-point bullet that is designed to segment into three pieces upon impact, the cartridge delivers maximum energy transfer from small-platform handguns. Among the top 10 self-defense rounds, this 22 long rifle provides 12-inch penetration out of short barrels and is available in 50-round plastic packs.
Look for the new Silvertip rifle and 22 long rifle loads at a retailer or dealer near you.
Winchester Silvertip Defense gives you the Power to Defend when nothing less will do.
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Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories, to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
