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Rio's Royal BlueSteel line puts precision steel shot into your hands for any hunting situation where lead-free loads are needed. These 3-inch shells pack 1 1/8 ounces of #4 shot moving at 1550 feet per second, giving you the velocity needed to stretch your effective range without excessive recoil.
The key to these shells is the perfectly round steel pellets. Unlike softer lead shot that can deform under firing pressure, steel maintains its sphere shape through the barrel and flight. This means tighter, more consistent patterns downrange and better energy retention at distance. Rio engineered these loads to generate less pressure than many competing non-toxic options while still delivering the ballistic performance you expect from a magnum load.
These 3-inch shells work for ducks and geese where regulations require non-toxic ammunition, or at ranges and shooting areas with lead restrictions. The #4 shot size provides versatility across typical waterfowl scenarios. You get 25 rounds per box, so you can practice your patterns and dial in your point of aim without breaking the bank.
Because Rio loads these shells conservatively, they produce recoil similar to other quality steel shot loads in the same velocity class. They're not a low-recoil option, but they don't beat you up worse than other steel alternatives. That matters when you're working a blind all morning or putting rounds downrange at the range to pattern your gun.
These 3-inch shells work in any shotgun chambered for 3-inch ammunition. Always check your shotgun's chamber markings to confirm it accepts 3-inch shells before shooting. Rio's spherical steel pellets won't damage modern shotgun barrels designed for steel shot.
Rio's Royal BlueSteel uses perfectly spherical steel pellets that maintain their round shape through firing and flight, producing tighter patterns than deformed pellets. The load generates less pressure than many competitors while delivering 1550 fps velocity, and Rio's manufacturing standards keep recoil comparable to other quality steel loads in that velocity range.
Number 4 shot works well for ducks across most distances and situations. For geese, many hunters prefer larger shot sizes like #2 or BB for better energy transfer at longer ranges, but #4 can certainly be effective on geese at reasonable distances. Velocity, pattern density, and shot placement matter more than having the absolute largest pellet.
Steel shot requires higher velocity to compensate for lower density, which is why Rio loaded these at 1550 fps. Steel's advantage is tighter patterns due to spherical pellets that don't deform. Lead shot carries more energy at distance due to higher density, but modern steel loads like Royal BlueSteel perform reliably for waterfowl hunting within normal shooting ranges.
| UPC | 8435101623681 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RBSM324 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.80 |
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