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Check out this second of a three-part series on Winchester Ammunition. In this feature segment from an episode of American Rifleman Television, staff go behind the scenes with Winchester employees, for a detailed look at how their centerfire rifle ammunition is made. For more, check out this ARTV feature segment here. For a look back at part one, follow this link.
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