Description
The Rio Top Target is built around a simple formula: quality components matched for performance, not just packed together. These 28 gauge shells pair single-base clean-burning powder with a precisely matched wad and primer to generate consistent velocities and moderate pressures from shot to shot.
What Makes Rio Top Target 28 Gauge Stand Out
At 1300 fps with a 3/4 oz payload of #7.5 shot, this load sits in that sweet spot between energy and pattern density. You get enough speed and shot to break targets reliably at typical target distances, without the pounding recoil that can creep up during a full practice day. The dense, compact patterns these shells produce mean your lead is more forgiving and your confidence stays up through extended shooting sessions.
The #7.5 shot size works well for clay target disciplines like skeet, trap, and sporting clays. If you're training and need to run 50, 100, or more rounds without your shoulder reminding you of it the next morning, these are built for that kind of volume. Competitive and recreational shooters appreciate them equally because the ammo does what Rio promises every single time.
Built for Your Shotgun
Rio engineered these shells to cycle reliably in semi-auto, pump, and break-action 28 gauge shotguns. The soft recoil works especially well with the 28 gauge platform, which already keeps things manageable. You'll also find these perform cleanly in your gun with minimal fouling thanks to the clean-burning powder formula.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Weight: 3/4 ounce
- Muzzle Velocity: 1300 fps
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Manufacturer: Rio Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number: RC2875
- UPC: 8435101621786
- Ammunition Type: Lead Shotshell
- Application: Clay Target Shooting, Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays
- Powder Type: Single-Base Clean-Burning
What’s Included
- 1 box of 25 Rio Top Target shotshells
- 2.75" shells with 3/4 oz #7.5 shot payload
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Rio Top Target 28 gauge shells work in my semi-automatic shotgun?
Yes. Rio Top Target loads are engineered specifically for reliable cycling in semi-auto, pump, and break-action 28 gauge shotguns. The 1300 fps velocity provides consistent function across different action types without over-pressuring your gun.
How does the recoil compare to other 28 gauge target loads?
The soft recoil on these shells is one of their biggest selling points. The matched wad design and clean-burning powder formula work together to reduce felt recoil, making them ideal for high-volume practice days where comfort matters.
What disciplines are these Rio shells best suited for?
Rio Top Target loads excel in clay target sports like skeet, trap, and sporting clays. The #7.5 shot with consistent patterns and moderate velocities is purpose-built for breaking clays reliably at typical shooting distances and for casual target practice.
Is Rio ammunition reliable and consistent from box to box?
Rio built its reputation on box-to-box consistency, which is exactly what you get with the Top Target line. The combination of matched primer, wad, and powder means each shell performs predictably, whether you're running your first box or your tenth that day.





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