The Winchester SXP Defender Tactical is a Pump-Action repeating shotgun, which was designed specifically for sport shooters who appreciate the classic look and lightness and simplicity of a weapon used for competition. The weapon is chambered in 12/76 caliber and has a special barrel with a Back-Bored system that reduces the friction of the shot inside the barrel tube, which has a positive effect on accuracy. The breech chamber is made of lightweight aluminum, the front bed (shuttle) and pistol grip are made of solid fiberglass-reinforced polymer. In this version, the shotgun has a length-adjustable, multi-position buttstock equipped with a comfortable cheek rest.
Features of the Winchester SXP Defender Tactical shotgun:
- Simple, yet functional design, based on the classic , "pump action". The shotgun can be used for all kinds of competitions.
- The 350 mm long barrel is chrome plated for durability and can be equipped with foreheads: 1/4, 1/2 and Full.
- The comfortable and polymer stock gives the weapon a modern style. It also makes it lightweight and facilitates quick aiming.
- It is equipped with a Back-Bored barrel, which reduces the friction of the shot against the barrel walls and reduces its spread and deformation after hitting the target.
- Locking by rotating the breech has increased resistance to high-pressure ammunition and relieved pressure in the breech chamber.
- It is equipped with a tubular magazine with a capacity of 4 cartridges plus 1 in the chamber.
Principle of operation of the shotgun
The operation of the repeating rifle is based on a simple solution. The shooter , after firing each shot, must manually reload the weapon using a movable shuttle. Locking is carried out by rotating the breech with symmetrical bolts that correspond to the drag on the barrel's cartridge chamber extension.
Tubular magazine with a capacity of 4 cartridges
The shotgun has a narrow tubular-type magazine, located under the barrel. Loading is done through a window located at the bottom of the breech chamber. It has a capacity of 4 12 caliber cartridges plus 1 directly in the cartridge chamber.
Safeties and manipulators
The SXP Defender shotgun has one safety feature. It is a manual cocking safety located inside the breech, in the form of a button. It can be easily operated by the shooter without taking his hand off the grip.
Aiming instruments
The Winchester SXP rifle is factory-equipped with a single form of mechanical sighting device, and it is a fiber-optic musket. What's more, a longitudinal cutout on the breech chamber serves as a targeting aid .
