Rio BlueSteel Royal 12 Gauge 3.5-inch BB steel shot shells (brand part no. RBSSM40BB) load a 1 3/8-ounce payload of BB steel for hunters who need serious super-magnum knockdown power in a steel-shot load. Rio Ammunition builds the Royal BlueSteel line around powders and cartridge wads engineered specifically for the challenges of steel shot, launching perfectly spherical pellets at high velocity for reliable performance and dense patterns under adverse hunting conditions. The 3.5-inch super magnum hull and BB shot size make this a strong choice for the biggest waterfowl and geese, where steel shot is required or preferred. Sold in a 25-round box, with a full case running 10 boxes, it is a dependable way to stock up before the season opens. This is shotgun shells built for serious waterfowl hunters.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most common and versatile shotgun bore for waterfowl hunting.
• The shell length is 3.5 inches, a super magnum hull that carries a heavy payload.
• The payload weighs 1 3/8 ounce, a substantial charge for a super magnum 12-gauge load.
• The shot size is BB steel, sized for the biggest waterfowl and geese.
• Rio engineers the powders and wads specifically for the challenges of steel shot, ensuring reliable performance.
• The shot is perfectly spherical, producing dense, consistent patterns at typical hunting ranges.
• Cost works out to about 1.11 dollars per round, competitive for a super magnum steel shot load.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to cover a solid day in the blind.
• Rio packages this load in cases of 10 boxes, totaling 250 rounds for hunters who buy ahead of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a super magnum 12-gauge load? The 3.5-inch hull carries a heavier 1 3/8-ounce payload than a standard 2-3/4 or 3-inch shell, adding pellet count and energy.

Why does Rio use perfectly spherical steel shot? Spherical pellets pattern more densely and consistently than irregular shot, important for reliable performance under adverse hunting conditions.

How many rounds come in a case? A full case includes 10 boxes of 25 rounds each, totaling 250 rounds.

Buy Rio BlueSteel Royal 12 Gauge Shells

Big geese and the biggest ducks call for a super magnum load, and BlueSteel Royal is built around wads and powders made specifically to keep steel shot performing at its best. Pattern a box before opening day and see how it performs through your choke. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.