Rio Royal Turkey Buffered Copper shotshells in 12 gauge (part no. RTBCM506) load a heavy 1-3/4 ounce charge of copper-plated #5 lead shot behind a buffered payload, built to reach out and put a tom down at range. Rio Ammunition plates the shot in copper for harder pellets that pattern tighter and penetrate deeper than plain lead, while the buffering compound cushions the shot column against deformation as it travels down the barrel. The result is one of Rio’s most popular turkey loads, delivering consistent patterns shot after shot when a single well-placed hit is the whole plan. This shotgun shells is built specifically for the turkey woods, not general upland work.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard turkey hunting bore.
• The shell length is 3 inches, a magnum-length hull for a heavier payload.
• The payload weighs 1-3/4 ounce, a heavy charge built for turkey-hunting range and power.
• The shot size is #5, a common turkey-hunting size balancing pellet count and per-pellet energy.
• The shot is copper-plated lead, harder than plain lead for tighter patterns and deeper penetration.
• A buffered payload cushions the shot column, reducing pellet deformation for rounder, more consistent patterns.
• Cost runs about $1.26 per round, in line with premium buffered turkey-load pricing.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a standard count for a dedicated turkey load.
• Shipping weight per box runs 1.43 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the shot copper-plated instead of plain lead? Copper plating hardens the shot, which resists deformation for tighter patterns and deeper penetration compared to plain soft lead.

What does a buffered payload do inside the shell? The buffering compound cushions the shot column as it travels down the barrel, keeping more pellets round and on-pattern instead of deformed.

Buy Rio Royal Turkey Buffered 12 Gauge #5 Shot

Turkey hunting rewards one clean, well-patterned shot, and Royal Turkey Buffered Copper is loaded specifically to deliver it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.