Rio’s Royal BlueSteel Magnum shotshell in 20 gauge (part no. RBSM202) is built for wetland waterfowl hunting, where greater knockdown power, high velocity, and non-toxic shot are all required at once. Rio Ammunition manufactures the shot with consistently spherical steel pellets, offering velocities up to 1,400 feet per second and real knockdown power on high-flying ducks and geese. Loaded with a full ounce of #2 shot in the 3-inch magnum hull, it gives 20 gauge waterfowlers reach and power that would normally call for stepping up in gauge. This shotgun shells is purpose-built for the duck blind, not general upland use.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-recoiling waterfowl platform.
• The shell length is 3 inches, a magnum-length hull for a heavier payload.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a full steel charge in the magnum hull.
• The shot size is #2, a larger waterfowl size for ducks and geese.
• Muzzle velocity reaches up to 1,400 feet per second, per Rio’s BlueSteel specification.
• The shot is consistently spherical steel, the non-toxic payload required for waterfowl hunting.
• Cost runs about $0.85 per round, in line with premium magnum waterfowl load pricing.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the blind.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting waterfowlers buy ahead of season for a full supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 20 gauge effective for duck and goose hunting? Yes, this magnum-length, high-velocity BlueSteel load gives 20 gauge hunters real reach and knockdown power on high-flying waterfowl.

Why does shot sphericity matter for steel loads? Consistently round steel pellets pattern more predictably than irregular ones, which is why Rio emphasizes spherical shot in this load.

Buy Rio BlueSteel Royal 20 Gauge #2 Steel

Wetland hunting demands power, velocity, and non-toxic shot all at once, and Royal BlueSteel Magnum is built to deliver all three from a 20 gauge. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.