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Rio's Royal Pheasant line was built with one job in mind, and that's putting late-season roosters on the ground. This 12 gauge load runs a 3-inch magnum hull stuffed with 1-3/8 ounces of #5 copper-plated lead shot, leaving the muzzle at a brisk 1,300 fps. The copper plating is the real story here. It helps the pellets hold their shape through the barrel and downrange, which translates to tighter, more even patterns and better penetration when a bird flushes out at the edge of your range.
The #5 shot size is a classic pheasant and upland pick for good reason. It splits the difference between pellet count and knockdown energy, giving you enough pellets in the pattern to catch a crossing bird while still carrying the punch to anchor it. Paired with the full 1-3/8 oz magnum charge, you've got a load with real authority on tough, feathered-up birds in October and November.
This shell is cut for upland hunting, plain and simple. It does its best work over pointing dogs, walking shelterbelts, or pushing cattail edges where shots can stretch out. Upland hunters who've run copper-plated shot tend to see cleaner patterns out of their own guns, and this load is a sensible way to get that performance without reaching for premium-priced ammo. Rio builds these at their plant in Marshall, Texas, with consistent loading from shell to shell so your patterns stay honest round after round.
If you shoot a 3-inch chamber and chase pheasant, grouse, or other wild birds that need a little extra reach, this is a workhorse load worth keeping in the vest.
This load is built for upland bird hunting, with pheasant being the clear target. The #5 copper-plated shot and 1-3/8 oz magnum charge give you a good balance of pellet count and knockdown power for late-season roosters and other wild birds. It shines on longer crossing and flushing shots where you need pattern density and reach.
Copper plating helps the lead pellets resist deformation as they travel through the barrel and downrange. That keeps more pellets round, which tightens up your patterns and improves penetration on tough, feathered-up birds. Many upland hunters prefer plated shot for exactly this reason.
You'll need a 12 gauge shotgun chambered for 3-inch shells to run this load. Most modern pump, semi-auto, and over/under field guns handle 3-inch magnum loads, but it's always worth checking your barrel markings to confirm your chamber length. A 2-3/4 inch chamber will not safely fire these.
Each box holds 25 rounds. That's a standard count that works well for a day in the field or topping off your vest before a hunt.
| UPC | 8435101636278 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RPCMGN405 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.02 |
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