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The Rio Star Team EVO HV is built for competitive clay and target shooting where consistency matters. These 2-3/4" shells carry 1-1/8 ounces of #7.5 shot moving at 1300 feet per second, giving you the velocity and breaking power needed for targets at distance. What makes them stand out is Rio's approach to quality control and component matching.
Inside each shell you'll find clean-burning single-based powder paired with a precisely matched wad and primer. This combination adds up to smooth recoil, moderate pressure, and excellent velocity consistency from round to round. That's not marketing talk, that's what makes the difference between shells that feel different in your shoulder and shells where every shot feels the same. The 1-1/8 ounce load sits in the sweet spot between pattern density and recoil management, so you can focus on your technique instead of fighting the gun.
The #7.5 shot size is the go-to for sporting clays, trap, and FITASC shooting. Each pellet carries more momentum than smaller shot, which matters when you're breaking clays at 40+ yards or catching edge-on targets. You get fewer pellets in the pattern than #8 shot, but the ones you do get hit harder and carry energy downrange. For shooters who appreciate the balance of power and pattern density, #7.5 is the standard.
Rio has been manufacturing shotgun shells since 1896 and holds a strong reputation in competitive shooting. These shells come in boxes of 25 rounds, packaged for convenience without the bulk of larger cases if you're just getting started with a new load or testing for matches.
Rio engineered these shells with proprietary powder, wad, and primer combinations for competition shooters. The matched components deliver consistent velocity and pressure, which translates to predictable recoil and reliable patterns shot after shot. That consistency is what separates competition-grade shells from basic range loads.
Neither is objectively better, but they serve different purposes. The #7.5 pellets carry more energy downrange and excel on distant or edge-on targets beyond 40 yards. The #8 shot produces a denser pattern with more pellets at closer distances. Most shooters stick with one size based on their course and choke combination to eliminate variables.
These are specifically designed as target loads for clay shooting disciplines like trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The #7.5 shot size is too small for game hunting and may not be legal in many areas for hunting applications. Stick with them for what Rio built them for: breaking clays.
1300 fps puts these in Rio's high-velocity category, which helps maintain energy at distance and provides the sharp response competitive shooters want. Some target loads run lower to reduce recoil, but the HV designation means you're getting more velocity without excessive pressure spikes.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.52 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ST32HV75 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 8435101635448 |
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