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Rio developed BlueSteel Royal specifically for waterfowl hunters who need a lead-free option that doesn't rely on tungsten. The result is a non-toxic steel shot load that performs as well as traditional ammunition in real-world conditions.
These shells push 1 3/8 ounces of perfectly spherical #3 steel shot downrange at 1300 feet per second. That velocity gives you the extended range you need when birds are working at distance across open water. The #3 shot size sits in the middle ground between smaller pellets and larger buckshot, making it versatile enough for ducks while still carrying enough energy for geese. You get 25 rounds per box, and they come packaged 10 boxes per case for convenient stocking.
The magic in Rio's BlueSteel line is in the ammunition construction itself. The precisely spherical shape of the steel shot matters because it patterns more consistently than irregular pellets and retains energy further downrange. Rio engineered the ballistics to generate less pressure than competing designs while still delivering that knockdown power you expect from a magnum load. These shells work across varying weather conditions and terrain, whether you're in coastal marshes or inland wetlands.
This is purpose-built waterfowl ammunition. The 3-inch shell length and heavy payload make it a solid choice for ducks and geese when you're hunting areas where lead-free ammunition is required. The combination of velocity, shot weight, and pellet count gives you the reach and pattern density to be effective on passing shots or decoys. Many hunters appreciate having a reliable mid-range option that doesn't cost significantly more than standard steel loads.
Rio specifically engineered BlueSteel Royal with perfectly spherical steel shot that patterns consistently and retains energy downrange better than many competing non-toxic loads. The ballistic design generates less pressure while maintaining magnum-level performance, giving you reliable patterns across varying hunting conditions without relying on tungsten derivation.
These are 3-inch magnum loads, so your shotgun needs to be rated for 3-inch shells and steel shot. Check your gun's chamber marking to confirm it handles 3-inch ammunition. The heavy payload and velocity mean you'll also want a shotgun built to handle magnum loads for safe, reliable performance.
The #3 size offers a good balance for general waterfowl hunting. It gives you more pellets per shot than larger sizes like #2, providing denser patterns at typical ranges, while still carrying solid individual pellet energy for effective kills on ducks and geese. This middle-ground sizing makes BlueSteel Royal a versatile choice across different hunting situations.
At 1300 fps, BlueSteel Royal sits at the standard magnum velocity level. While some loads push higher velocities, this speed combined with the 1 3/8 oz payload delivers the range and knockdown power needed for waterfowl. Rio's spherical shot design and ballistic engineering help compensate for the velocity to maintain effective performance.
| UPC | 8435101624022 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RBSM403 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shot Size | 3 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.96 |
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