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Rio Game Load BlueSteel is built for hunters who need non-toxic ammunition without sacrificing field performance. Loaded with perfectly spherical steel shot, this load delivers the kind of consistent velocity and pattern density that matters when birds are in the air.
The #7 shot size paired with 1-1/8 oz payload at 1360-1400 fps is the sweet spot for dove hunting inside of 40 yards. You get plenty of pellets in your pattern without going oversized. For typical dove scenarios, whether you're working a water hole or passing birds at a feed field, this load patterns cleanly and hits hard enough to avoid crippling birds. Rio engineered these shells to match what traditional lead loads do, so if you've hunted dove with lead before, the transition feels natural.
Steel isn't lead, and the difference shows in how pellets fly downrange. Steel requires slightly tighter chokes to maintain density compared to lead loads of equal size. Most folks run modified or improved modified chokes with #7 steel. The velocity here is right in the window where steel maintains energy without punishing your shoulder on every shot. One thing to keep in mind: if your regular shots push beyond 40 yards, you might want to step up to #6 steel for heavier, denser pellets that keep their oomph at distance.
Each box contains 25 shells loaded with precisely-made steel shot pellets that cycle through semi-automatic and pump shotguns reliably. Rio's reputation for consistent primers and powder charges means you won't get wide velocity swings between shells, which matters for maintaining pattern predictability across a day of hunting.
Modified or improved modified chokes work best with this load. Steel patterns tighter than lead, so you don't need to go as tight as you might with lead shells. Improved cylinder works for closer dove work inside 30 yards. Avoid anything tighter than full choke unless you're testing patterns first, as you can get overly dense clusters that create holes in your pattern.
For typical dove work inside 40 yards, it performs well. Beyond that distance, steel pellets lose energy faster than lead of the same size. Many hunters step up to #6 shot for longer-range dove scenarios where standard shots push 45+ yards. Pattern your gun to see where your effective range sits.
Recoil is comparable to lead loads of similar velocity and payload weight. The 1360-1400 fps velocity is moderate, so follow-up shots stay manageable through a day of hunting. You won't get the light recoil of slower loads, but it's not punishing either.
Yes, 2-3/4 inch shells work in any standard 12 gauge. However, check your owner's manual to confirm your shotgun handles steel shot. Most modern shotguns do, but some older guns have restrictions. Also make sure your chokes are rated for steel shot if they're removable.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.60 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GLBS327 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.55 |
| Shot Size | #7 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 8435101628457 |
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