Rio Bluesteel Dove Load 12 Gauge shells (brand part no. DLBS287) use a finer #7 steel shot size for hunters who want extra pellet density on small, agile upland targets while shooting non-toxic steel. Rio Ammunition loads this shell with a full 1 ounce charge at a brisk 1350 fps on the standard 2.75 inch hull, tuned to bag fast dove and similar birds. Rio builds the Bluesteel line around a lasting environmental legacy for the sport, giving hunters a steel-shot alternative without giving up performance. The 25-round box is a convenient size to carry into the field for a morning hunt.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most versatile bore for upland wingshooting.
• The shell measures 2.75 inches, the standard length for 12 gauge field loads.
• The shot charge weighs 1 ounce, a solid steel-shot payload for dove-sized birds.
• Shot size is #7, a fine steel size that maximizes pellet count on small, agile targets.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1350 fps, a fast loading that flattens trajectory on crossing birds.
• The shot charge is steel, a non-toxic alternative to lead shot.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a convenient quantity to carry into the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose steel shot for dove hunting? Steel shot is a non-toxic alternative to lead, and this Bluesteel load is built around Rio’s focus on a lasting environmental legacy for the sport.

How many shells come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds of the same 1 ounce, #7 steel shot loading.

Buy Rio Bluesteel Dove Load 12 Gauge Shells

Head into dove season with a fast, non-toxic steel-shot load built for upland wingshooting. Browse more shotgun shells in our lineup. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.