Description
Rio's Game Load Heavy Field ammunition hits the sweet spot for hunters who want proven field performance without the premium price tag. This 20 gauge load carries a 1 ounce payload of #7.5 shot that gives you more shot density than lighter loads while staying manageable on recoil. The 1250 fps velocity is where lead shot really shines for upland work, offering a flatter trajectory and faster knockdown than slower alternatives.
Rio Game Load for Dove and Upland Hunting
These shells are purpose-built for the hunting you actually do. Whether you're working mourning dove, white-wing dove, quail, grouse, or other upland birds, the #7.5 shot size sits in that Goldilocks zone—big enough for clean kills at practical hunting range, but small enough to throw a useful pattern. The one ounce charge gives you pattern density that makes the difference when birds are slightly further out or moving quick.
Heavy Field Load Delivers Consistent Results
Rio manufactures their components in-house, which means they control every stage of production. That includes the shot hardness, primer quality, and powder blend. The non-corrosive primers ensure reliable ignition, and the high-density plastic wad pushes the shot column evenly out of your barrel. You get the consistent performance that builds confidence in the field without having to check your bank account twice.
Built for Work, Not Just Show
These shells come 25 per box, with ten boxes to a case for folks who know they'll be doing serious hunting. The brass heads are designed for reliable extraction and reloading if you're into that. Rio ammunition has been produced since 1896 and benefits from that century-plus of ammunition engineering. They're held to the same demanding standards whether you're buying their entry-level field loads or their premium offerings. No cutting corners on quality control.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 ounce
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Boxes Per Case: 10 (250 rounds total)
- Shot Material: Lead
- Hull Material: Plastic with brass head
- Application: Dove, quail, and upland game hunting
- Manufacturer: Rio Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number: RC2075
- UPC: 8435101623360
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Rio Ammunition Game Load Heavy Field 20 gauge ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Rio ammunition a good choice for upland hunting?
Rio manufactures all components in-house, giving them control over shot hardness, primer quality, and powder blends. Their Game Load delivers consistent patterns and reliable ignition thanks to non-corrosive primers and hard, spherical shot pellets. The one ounce payload at 1250 fps provides enough pattern density for effective hunting ranges without excessive recoil.
Is #7.5 shot the right size for the birds I hunt?
#7.5 shot is ideal for dove, quail, grouse, and similar upland birds. It offers a good balance between pattern density and individual pellet energy. The full ounce payload gives you the thickness needed for clean shots at typical hunting ranges where you're working birds in fields or light cover.
Can I reload these Rio shells?
Yes, Rio Game Load shells are equipped with brass heads and durable plastic hulls designed for reloading. The quality construction means they hold up well through multiple reloads, making them a solid option if you reload your own ammunition.
How does this compare to premium hunting ammunition?
Rio builds to the same quality standards across their entire lineup. The Game Load Heavy Field gives you reliable components and consistent performance without the premium price. For hunters who shoot regularly, it's a smart choice that lets you practice more without guilt spending on ammunition.





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