Rio Royal BlueSteel 12 Gauge 3-Inch 1-1/8oz #4 Shot Shells, 25-Round Box

Rio Royal BlueSteel shotshells (brand part no. RBSM324) load 1-1/8 ounces of #4 steel shot in a 12 gauge, 3-inch magnum hull, giving waterfowl hunters a heavier payload and larger pellet size 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 Royal BlueSteel line around a magnum hull and payload proven to compensate for that difference. #4 steel is a common duck and goose size, sized to punch through denser plumage than a smaller pellet would manage. For waterfowl hunters in non-toxic-shot zones who want a heavier steel payload, this shotgun shell from Rio Ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge.
• Shell length is 3 inches, a magnum hull for a heavier steel payload.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 ounces.
• Shot size is #4, a common duck and goose size for denser plumage.
• Shot material is steel, a non-toxic option required in many waterfowl areas.
• This load is part of Rio’s Royal BlueSteel non-toxic waterfowl line.
• Each box holds 25 shells.
• Boxes are packaged ten to a case for shooters buying in volume.
• Cost runs about $0.75 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.

Why the 3-inch magnum hull? The longer hull carries a heavier payload than a standard 2.75-inch shell, helping compensate for steel’s lighter per-pellet weight compared to lead.

What waterfowl is #4 steel suited for? Duck and goose hunting, where a larger pellet is needed to punch through denser plumage.

Buy the Rio Royal BlueSteel 12 Gauge 3-Inch Shot Shells

Waterfowl hunting in non-toxic zones does not have to mean a compromised pattern, and Royal BlueSteel’s magnum hull is built to close that gap. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping straight to your door.