Rio Royal Buck 20 Gauge #1 Buckshot shotshells (part no. RB209) were designed with input from some of the most experienced deer-hunting experts to deliver impressive knockdown power from a lighter-recoiling 20-gauge platform. Rio Ammunition loads nine pellets of #1 buckshot per shell, making it a genuine option not just for deer hunting but for law enforcement and home-defense applications as well. It’s built for shooters who want serious buckshot performance without the recoil of a 12 gauge. These shotgun shells suit hunters and defensive shooters running a 20-gauge shotgun.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-recoiling option than 12 gauge for buckshot use.
• Shell length is 2-3/4 inches, the standard chamber length for most 20-gauge shotguns.
• Shot size is #1 buckshot, carrying 9 pellets for dense coverage at defensive and hunting ranges.
• Rated muzzle velocity is 1345 fps, a brisk speed for reliable terminal performance.
• Rio designed this load with input from experienced deer-hunting experts, tuned for real-world knockdown power.
• The load doubles as a genuine option for law enforcement and home defense, not just hunting.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for hunting or a defensive-training supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 20-gauge buckshot enough for deer? Yes, Rio designed Royal Buck with input from experienced deer-hunting experts specifically to deliver impressive knockdown power from a 20-gauge platform.

Is this load only for hunting? No, Rio also markets it for law enforcement and home-defense applications, not just deer hunting.

Why choose 20 gauge over 12 gauge for buckshot? It delivers meaningfully less felt recoil, which matters for follow-up shots in a defensive scenario or a long day in the deer woods.

Buy Rio Royal Buck 20 Gauge Buckshot Ammunition

Serious buckshot performance doesn’t have to come with 12-gauge recoil, and Royal Buck brings real deer-hunting and defensive capability to the 20 gauge. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.