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Rio's Texas Game Load is purpose-built for the early fall dove season and upland bird hunting. These 2.75-inch shells pack a 1-1/4 oz payload of #7.5 lead shot at 1250 fps, giving you the pattern density needed for fast-moving birds without excessive recoil. The combination of shot size and velocity is proven effective for mourning dove, white-wing dove, quail, and other small upland game.
The #7.5 shot size is the standard choice across the hunting world for these applications because it hits the sweet spot between pellet count and individual pellet energy. You get enough pellets to create a dense pattern that makes connecting on moving targets more forgiving, while each pellet carries enough punch for clean, ethical kills. At 1250 fps, this is a standard-velocity load, meaning it produces manageable recoil without sacrificing performance, so you can stay focused and accurate through a long hunting day.
Rio manufactures these shells with in-house components designed for reliable, predictable patterning. The high-brass casings and quality hulls feed smoothly through pump-action and semi-auto shotguns, while the lead shot and carefully controlled propellant charge ensure you get consistent results box after box. The Texas-themed camo packaging fits right into field conditions, and with 25 rounds per box, you have enough ammunition for extended hunting trips without breaking the bank.
Whether you're scouting early-season doves or pushing through a full hunting weekend, these shells deliver the straightforward performance upland hunters expect. The standard velocity keeps things manageable for follow-up shots, and the payload is heavy enough for the distances you'll encounter in real hunting scenarios. Rio's reputation for affordability without compromising quality makes the Texas Game Load a practical choice for serious hunters who shoot more than a few boxes per season.
Yes, these shells are compatible with any 12 gauge shotgun that accepts 2.75-inch shells, including pump-action, semi-automatic, and break-action shotguns. The high-brass casings and quality hulls feed smoothly in standard shotgun designs.
The #7.5 shot size is considered ideal for dove hunting because it provides a dense pattern with enough pellets to connect on fast-moving targets while maintaining individual pellet energy for clean kills. Larger shot sizes like #6 carry more energy per pellet but deliver fewer pellets, while smaller sizes like #8 or #9 offer more pellets but less punch per pellet.
The Rio Texas Game Load performs best from roughly 20 to 40 yards, where pattern density remains tight and pellet energy stays high. Most dove hunting takes place in this range, making these shells well-matched to real field conditions.
Rio uses quality plastic hulls in these shells. While some reloaders do recycle them, confirm compatibility with your reloading equipment, as hull thickness and design vary across manufacturers.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.72 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TG3675TX |
| Shipping Weight | 2.645 |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 8435101635646 |
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