The Rio Game Load Blue Steel 12 Gauge 2.75in #6 shotshell (part no. GLBS326) is built for waterfowl and game bird hunters who need a lead-free load without giving up power or precision. Rio Ammunition designed the Blue Steel line around environmental responsibility, pairing high-quality steel shot with the knock-down power and range hunters expect from a dedicated game load. It’s a genuine field load engineered for wetland conditions, not a repurposed target shell. This shotgun shells gives waterfowl hunters a dependable, lead-free option built specifically for the field.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, with the broadest choke and barrel compatibility.
• Shell length is 2-3/4 inches, the standard chamber length for most 12-gauge shotguns.
• Shot size is #6, a mid-size pellet suited to waterfowl and larger game birds.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a full standard charge for 12-gauge waterfowl hunting.
• The shot type is steel, a lead-free choice required in many waterfowl hunting areas.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1360 fps, a fast speed suited to waterfowl range and power.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the blind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shell legal for waterfowl hunting? Steel shot is required for waterfowl hunting in the US, and Rio built Blue Steel specifically around that lead-free requirement.

Why choose steel shot over lead for wetland hunting? Steel shot doesn’t introduce lead into wetland ecosystems, which is why it’s the required, environmentally responsible choice for waterfowl hunting.

Buy Rio Game Load Blue Steel 12 Gauge #6

Wetland hunting comes with real environmental responsibility, and Blue Steel is built to deliver waterfowl-hunting power without compromising on that lead-free standard. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.