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Rio's RPCHV365 is a 12 gauge high velocity game load built around a 1-1/4 ounce payload of #5 lead shot leaving the muzzle around 1330 fps. That #5 size sits right in the sweet spot for bigger upland birds and medium game, holding enough pellet weight to punch through at range while still throwing a dense, even pattern. The 2 3/4" high brass hull feeds cleanly in pumps, semi-autos, and break guns, so you can grab a box and head out without fussing over whether your shotgun will run it.
Think late-season pheasant, chukar, grouse, and the occasional rabbit or squirrel. The #5 shot gives you more reach and penetration than the lighter #6 and #7.5 loads, which matters when birds are flushing wild and getting out there before you can swing on them. The extra velocity keeps your lead shorter and your trajectory flatter, so follow-up shots come quicker.
Rio makes its own cases, primers, powder, wads, and shot in house, and that kind of control over every component is a big part of why these loads pattern so consistently from one shell to the next. They've built a reputation as a dependable, no-drama option that doesn't ask you to empty your wallet to keep the gun fed. Hunters who run them tend to come back for more, which says plenty about how they perform when it counts.
This is a lead load, so plan your hunts for areas where lead shot is allowed. The 3-3/4 dram equivalent charge gives you spirited velocity without the shoulder-punishing recoil of a magnum, which makes a long day of shooting a lot more pleasant. Pair it with a modified or full choke for the tightest patterns at distance, and you've got a well-rounded upland and small game round.
This #5 shot load is geared toward upland bird hunting and medium game, including pheasant, chukar, grouse, and the occasional rabbit or squirrel. The larger #5 pellet carries more energy downrange than #6 or #7.5 loads, which helps on bigger, harder-to-drop birds. The high velocity also keeps patterns flat for quick, reactive shots.
It leaves the muzzle at roughly 1330 fps, which is considered high velocity for a game load. That speed shortens your lead on fast-moving birds and helps the shot retain energy and pattern density at extended range. You get the reach without the stout recoil of a magnum load.
Yes. The 2 3/4" high brass hull and 3-3/4 dram charge give these shells plenty of oomph to cycle most semi-autos, and they feed well in pumps and break guns too. Rio has a solid track record for reliable cycling across a wide range of 12 gauge shotguns.
This is a lead shot load loaded with #5 pellets. Lead carries more energy and penetrates better than steel of the same size, which is part of what makes it effective on upland game. Plan to use it where lead shot is appropriate for your hunting.
| UPC | 8435101635950 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | RPCHV365 |
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