Rio Ammunition‘s Game Load 16 gauge shotshell (part no. RCHV168) is loaded with 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot in a 2-3/4-inch hull, sized for upland birds where a dense, even pattern at typical field ranges matters more than raw payload. Stock up on this shotgun ammunition for opening day and beyond.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16 gauge, a classic mid-size bore with a loyal following among upland hunters.
• Shell length is 2-3/4-inch, the standard shell length for most guns chambered in this gauge.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 oz, a standard payload for the gauge and intended use.
• Shot size is #8, sized to cleanly take upland birds at typical field ranges.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a standard count for a range or field day.
• 10 boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.76 per round at the box level, in line with current pricing for this class of load.
• Rio Ammunition markets this as its Game Load line, a field load built specifically for upland birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What birds is this load built for? Rio Ammunition markets Game Load specifically for upland birds, where a dense pattern at moderate range matters more than heavy payload.

Why #8 shot for this hunt? #8 shot strikes the balance most wingshooters want for upland birds — enough pellets for a dense pattern without over-penetrating a small bird.

Is this a magnum load or a standard field load? It is a standard field-weight load at 1-1/8 oz, built for all-day carrying and shooting rather than maximum payload.

Buy Rio Ammunition Game Load 16 Gauge #8 Shotshells

Fast-flushing birds do not give a shooter a second chance, and Game Load is built to make the first shot count. Load up before the next hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.