Rio Dove Load 12 Gauge Shotshells, 1oz #8 Shot

This Rio Dove Load shotshell (part no. RDL288) is a Rio Ammunition 12 gauge load built for dove season, carrying a standard 1 ounce payload of #8 shot in a 2.75-inch shell. The finer #8 shot puts more pellets in the air than a #7.5 load of the same weight, favored by wingshooters who want a denser pattern at typical dove-hunting ranges. Rio built the Dove Load line specifically around the shot sizes dove hunters actually want, and this loading is sold by the box with cases available for hunters stocking up ahead of the season.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 12 gauge shotguns, the standard dove-hunting bore size.
• Built on a 2.75-inch hull, the standard 12 gauge shell length.
• Carries a 1 ounce shot payload, a standard dove-season charge weight.
• Loaded with #8 shot, a finer size that puts more pellets in the pattern.
• Sold 25 shells per box, with cases available at 10 boxes per case.
• Runs about $0.43 per shell at the box price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose #8 shot over #7.5 for dove? The finer #8 shot puts more individual pellets into the same payload weight, giving a denser pattern at typical dove-hunting ranges.

How many shells come in a box? This listing is a 25-round box, with cases available at 10 boxes per case.

Buy the Rio Dove Load 12 Gauge Shotshells

Pattern denser on fast-flying dove this season. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.