The Rio Game Load Blue Steel 12 Gauge 2.75in #7 shotshell (part no. GLBS327) is engineered as part of Rio’s environmental stewardship strategy, built with perfectly spherical steel shot for consistent patterns and superior range. Rio Ammunition designed this lead-free cartridge specifically for wetland hunters who understand the importance of preserving the environments they hunt in, without sacrificing knock-down power. It’s a genuine field load for waterfowl and game bird hunting, not a general-purpose shell adapted for the job. This shotgun shells gives wetland hunters a dependable, purpose-built lead-free option.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, with the broadest choke and barrel compatibility.
• Shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard chamber length for most 12-gauge shotguns.
• Shot size is #7, a versatile pellet size for game birds and general waterfowl hunting.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a full standard charge for 12-gauge waterfowl hunting.
• The shot is perfectly spherical steel, engineered for consistent patterns and superior range.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1400 fps, a fast speed for extended waterfowl range and power.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the blind.
• Cost runs about $0.54 per round, reasonable pricing for a purpose-built lead-free load.

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 does Rio emphasize spherical steel shot? Perfectly spherical pellets pattern more consistently than irregularly shaped shot, which improves both range and knock-down power.

Buy Rio Game Load Blue Steel 12 Gauge #7

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.