Description
The Rio Wing & Target 12 gauge is one of those loads that just makes sense. It blends the performance of Rio's target line with the punch of their game loads, so you get one shell that handles skeet, trap, and sporting clays on the weekend and dove or quail once the season opens. Built around a 2 3/4" hull with a 1 oz payload of #7.5 lead shot moving at 1250 fps, it delivers the pattern density and reach you want without beating up your shoulder.
What Makes the Wing & Target Load Tick
Rio is one of the few ammo makers that produces its own primers, powders, wads, and hulls in-house, and that control shows up on the range. These shells run a single-based, clean-burning powder that keeps fouling down over a long day of shooting. That combination of soft recoil and reliable ignition is a big reason the Wing & Target line has stayed a favorite since it first hit the market back in 2002.
Where the Rio Wing & Target Shines
The #7.5 shot size sits right in the sweet spot for versatility. It breaks clays cleanly across trap and skeet stations and still carries enough downrange energy to fold up fast-flying upland birds. The real appeal is being able to practice with the exact same load you'll hunt with, so there are no surprises when a covey flushes or a dove darts overhead.
Runs in Just About Any 12 Gauge
This load was designed to feed well across a range of platforms, from over/unders and pumps to gas and inertia semi-autos. Whether you're running a competition gun or a field workhorse, the Wing & Target cycles smoothly and patterns consistently box after box. For casual and recreational shotgunners who want a dependable, wallet-friendly shell that does double duty, it's tough to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rio Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number: WT2810075
- UPC: 18435101650011
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2 3/4 inch
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Weight: 1 oz
- Shot Type: Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps
- Hull Type: Plastic
- Primer: Centerfire
- Series: Wing & Target
- Application: Clay Target Shooting and Upland Bird Hunting
What’s Included
- Rio Wing & Target 12 gauge 2 3/4" 1 oz #7.5 shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rio Wing & Target 12 gauge good for both clays and hunting?
Yes, that's exactly what it was built for. The load combines Rio's target and game components so you can shoot skeet, trap, and sporting clays with the same shell you carry into the field for dove and upland birds. The big advantage is practicing with the identical load you'll hunt with.
What is the muzzle velocity and shot size of this load?
This Wing & Target shell pushes a 1 oz payload of #7.5 lead shot at 1250 fps. That velocity offers a solid balance of downrange energy and manageable recoil, which is why it's popular for long days on the range.
Will Rio Wing & Target shells cycle in a semi-auto shotgun?
They should run well in most 12 gauge platforms. Rio designed the Wing & Target line to work across over/unders, pumps, and both gas and inertia-driven semi-autos. If you have a lighter-recoiling target load in mind, this 1 oz load usually has enough push to cycle reliably in most autoloaders.
Why does Rio ammo tend to shoot so soft and clean?
Rio manufactures its own primers, powders, wads, and hulls, which lets them tune everything to work together. The Wing & Target uses a single-based powder that burns clean, so you deal with less fouling over a full box or two, and the recoil stays comfortable.





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