Winchester Rolls Out Lever-Action Ammo
News Briefs - March / April 2026
The Winchester legacy continues with the introduction of American Lever Range ammunition. Designed and optimized for the lever-gun enthusiast. American Lever Range ensures that the guns that won the west will continue to win on the range.
American Lever Range bullet profiles are optimized for sure-feeding and fast cycling while uniform powder charges and precision-built bullets deliver shot-to-shot consistency. In addition, the use of modern propellants reduce barrel and action fouling.
“The lever gun has seen a resurgence in the last five years,” says Kyle Masinelli, senior director of product innovation and strategy for Winchester Ammunition. “While some modern ammunition can work in lever-action firearms, you really need specific bullet profiles to get the most performance out of your lever gun. American Lever Range is intentionally designed to feed and cycle optimally out of a lever action and priced at a value that you can run it all day.”
Initial offerings include .30-30 Win. 150-grain open tip, SRP: $21.99; .357 Mag. 158-grain jacketed soft point, SRP: $28.99; .44 Rem. Mag. 240-grain jacketed soft point, SRP: $40.99; and .45 LC 250-grain lead, SRP: 50.99.