Rio Top Game HV shotshells in 12 gauge (part no. TGHV364) step up to a 3-3/4 dram equivalent load pushing 1-1/4 ounces of #4 shot at 1,330 feet per second. Rio Ammunition built the HV designation around extra velocity over the standard Top Game line, giving hunters flatter trajectories and more downrange energy on larger, tougher birds. The #4 shot size carries enough pellet energy for late-season pheasant and other big-bodied upland game where standard loads start to fall short. For hunters who want a hotter-loaded field round without stepping up to a magnum hull, this shotgun shells is built for exactly that gap.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely available shotshell chambering.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, a standard hull loaded to a hotter velocity.
• The dram equivalent is 3-3/4 dram, a heavier propellant charge than a standard field load.
• The payload weighs 1-1/4 ounces, a full field-load charge.
• The shot size is #4, long-range energy for late-season pheasant, turkey, and waterfowl.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,330 feet per second, the high-velocity step up from Rio’s standard Top Game line.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the field.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.8 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HV designation mean on this load? HV marks Rio’s high-velocity step up from its standard Top Game line, loaded to a hotter 3-3/4 dram equivalent for flatter trajectories and more downrange energy.

Is #4 shot appropriate for pheasant? Yes, #4 is a common choice for late-season and larger-bodied pheasant where more pellet energy helps ensure clean, ethical kills at typical field ranges.

Buy Rio Top Game HV 12 Gauge #4

Late-season birds are tougher and often flush wilder, and this high-velocity load gives upland hunters the extra energy to close that gap. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.