Rio’s Royal Buck shotshell in 20 gauge (part no. RB209) loads 9 pellets of 0 buckshot, giving hunters, competition shooters, and anyone thinking about personal defense a genuine buckshot option in a lighter-recoiling gauge. Rio Ammunition builds the Royal Buck line as a key part of its catalog specifically because it lets each shooter match the right shot size and payload weight to their intended need, with low-recoil options further widening that choice. Every load in the line uses Rio’s proprietary buffering to keep pellets round through the barrel, which is what actually produces the tight, even pattern that separates a dependable buckshot load from an inconsistent one. This shotgun shells brings full buckshot performance to a 20 gauge platform.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-recoiling platform than 12 gauge for buckshot.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, standard for a 20 gauge buckshot hull.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounce, a full 0 buck charge for the gauge.
• The shot size is 0 buckshot, a proven defensive and hunting pellet size.
• Each shell carries 9 pellets, Rio’s listed payload count for this load.
• Rio uses its proprietary buffering across the Royal Buck line to keep pellets round for tighter patterns.
• Rio positions Royal Buck for hunting, competition, and personal defense alike.
• Cost runs about $0.57 per round, competitive pricing for a buffered buckshot load.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for range or field use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 20 gauge buckshot effective for hunting or defense? Yes, 0 buckshot in 20 gauge delivers real stopping power with noticeably less recoil than a comparable 12 gauge load, making it a practical choice for both hunting and defense.

What does Rio’s proprietary buffering do? It cushions the shot column inside the shell, keeping pellets round through the barrel for tighter, more consistent patterns downrange.

Buy Rio Royal Buck 20 Gauge 0 Buckshot

A 20 gauge shouldn’t mean giving up real buckshot performance, and Royal Buck is engineered specifically so it doesn’t. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.