The Rio Royal BlueSteel 12-gauge 3.5″ load is a purpose-built waterfowl ammunition offering steel shot in a 1-9/16 ounce payload and a listed velocity of 1300 feet per second. These shells are intended for regulated waterfowl hunting where non-toxic shot is required and for shooters seeking consistent field performance. The product is presented as matchable components in standard shotgun chambering for 3.5″ shells.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box of 25 rounds. Case: Available by ordering multiple boxes; a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- Manufactured by Rio Ammunition.
- Product line: Royal BlueSteel.
- Gauge: 12 ga.
- Shell length: 3.5 inches.
- Shot weight: 1-9/16 oz.
- Shot size: #2.
- Shot material: Steel.
- Listed velocity: 1300 fps.
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box.
- Intended use: Waterfowl hunting / regulated non-toxic shooting environments.
These loads provide a consistent, regulation-compliant steel option for waterfowl seasons and related field use. Built for reliable ignition and predictable patterns in appropriate shotguns chambered for 3.5″ shells, the Royal BlueSteel line is a straightforward choice for shooters who require non-toxic ammunition in the field.
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