Description
When a rooster busts out of the cattails at the edge of comfortable range, you want a shell that still carries energy downrange. The RIO Royal Pheasant RPC20MGN6 is a 20 gauge, 3-inch magnum load built for exactly that moment, pushing 1-1/4 ounces of #6 shot out the muzzle at 1250 feet per second. That heavier-than-average payload for a 20 gauge gives you real reach and the kind of knockdown that puts birds in the bag cleanly.
What Sets the Royal Pheasant Apart
The standout feature here is the copper-plated lead shot. The copper coating helps the pellets resist deformation as they leave the barrel and travel through the choke, which translates to denser, more consistent patterns and better penetration at distance. For upland birds with heavy feathers like pheasant, that extra pellet integrity matters when you need everything working in your favor on a going-away shot.
Why the RPC20MGN6 Works for Upland Hunters
RIO builds its own components in-house, from the hulls and primers to the powders and wads, and that control over the whole cartridge shows up in shell-to-shell consistency. The #6 shot size is a smart all-around choice for pheasant, grouse, and partridge, offering enough pellet count to fill a pattern while still carrying plenty of individual weight to drop a big bird. The 3-inch length and full 1-1/4 ounce charge make this a capable late-season load when birds are flushing wild and shots stretch out.
If you shoot a 20 gauge and want a hard-hitting upland load that doesn't beat you up like a 12 bore, the Royal Pheasant hits a sweet spot. It's a dependable choice for anyone chasing wild birds over dogs or walking cut cornfields when the season gets tough.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: RIO Ammunition
- Model: Royal Pheasant
- MPN: RPC20MGN6
- UPC: 8435101636315
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Size: #6
- Shot Type: Copper-Plated Lead
- Shot Weight: 1-1/4 oz
- Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps
- Dram Equivalent: Max
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Primary Use: Upland Hunting, Pheasant
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of RIO Royal Pheasant 20 Gauge 3" #6 copper-plated shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Royal Pheasant RPC20MGN6 best used for?
This load is built for upland bird hunting, especially pheasant, but it also works well on grouse and partridge. The 3-inch magnum length and heavy 1-1/4 ounce charge of #6 copper-plated shot give it the reach and knockdown to handle bigger birds flushing at longer range.
Why does RIO use copper-plated shot in the Royal Pheasant?
The copper plating helps the lead pellets hold their round shape as they travel through the barrel and choke. That means tighter, more consistent patterns and better penetration downrange, which is a real advantage when you're reaching out to a going-away rooster.
Will this 3-inch magnum load work in my 20 gauge shotgun?
It's loaded in a 3-inch shell, so you'll need a 20 gauge chambered for 3-inch shells. Most modern 20 gauge pump, semi-auto, and over-under guns are, but always check your barrel markings or owner's manual to confirm your chamber length before heading out.
How many rounds come in a box of the RPC20MGN6?
Each box holds 25 shells. The #6 copper-plated shot and 1250 fps velocity stay consistent round to round thanks to RIO building all its own components in-house.





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