Rio Game Load BlueSteel 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1-1/8oz #5 Shot Shells, 25-Round Box

Rio Game Load BlueSteel shotshells (brand part no. GLBS325) load 1-1/8 ounces of #5 steel shot in a 12 gauge, 2.75-inch hull, giving waterfowl and upland hunters a non-toxic option for areas where lead shot is restricted. Steel shot is lighter than lead at the same size, so it carries less energy per pellet and patterns differently, which is why Rio builds the BlueSteel line specifically around a payload and shot size proven to compensate for that difference. #5 steel balances pellet count and penetration for medium-size game, a practical size where lead shot is not an option. For hunters in non-toxic-shot zones who want a dependable steel payload, this shotgun shell from Rio Ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge.
• Shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard 12-gauge hull length.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 ounces.
• Shot size is #5, balancing pellet count and penetration for medium-size game.
• Shot material is steel, a non-toxic option required in many waterfowl areas.
• This load is part of Rio’s Game Load BlueSteel non-toxic hunting line.
• Each box holds 25 shells.
• Boxes are packaged ten to a case for shooters buying in volume.
• Cost runs about $0.54 per round at this listing price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why steel instead of lead shot? Steel is a non-toxic alternative required by law in many waterfowl hunting areas where lead shot is prohibited.

Does steel shot pattern differently than lead? Yes, being lighter per pellet, steel behaves differently in flight, which is why Rio builds this load around a payload proven to compensate for that difference.

What game is #5 steel shot suited for? Medium-size waterfowl and upland game, balancing pellet count and penetration.

Buy the Rio Game Load BlueSteel 12 Gauge Shot Shells

Non-toxic-shot zones do not have to mean a compromised pattern, and BlueSteel is built specifically to close that gap. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping straight to your door.