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

Rio BlueSteel Royal shotshells (brand part no. RBSM403) load a heavy 1-3/8 ounces of #3 steel shot in a 12 gauge, 3-inch hull, giving waterfowl hunters a large steel pellet paired with a genuinely heavy payload for big geese and long-range shots. Steel shot is lighter than lead at the same size, so it carries less energy per pellet and patterns differently, which is why Rio pairs a maximum payload with a larger #3 pellet built specifically to retain knockdown power at extended waterfowl range. The 3-inch magnum hull is required to hold this heavier charge, so it will not fit a 2.75-inch-only chamber. For waterfowl hunters who need maximum steel payload and pellet size, 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 required for this heavier charge.
• The shot charge weighs a heavy 1-3/8 ounces.
• Shot size is #3, sized for big geese and long-range shots.
• Shot material is steel, a non-toxic option required in many waterfowl areas.
• This load is part of Rio’s BlueSteel Royal heavy waterfowl line.
• Each box holds 25 shells.
• Boxes are packaged ten to a case for shooters buying in volume.
• Cost runs about $0.91 per round at this listing price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a magnum-chambered 12 gauge for this shell? Yes, the 3-inch length requires a shotgun chambered for 3-inch 12-gauge shells.

What waterfowl is #3 steel suited for? Larger ducks and geese, where a bigger pellet retains more knockdown power downrange.

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.

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

Big geese at range call for a heavier steel payload and larger pellet, and BlueSteel Royal is built to deliver both. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping straight to your door.