The Rio Royal Bala MG 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch 1oz rifled slug (part no. RNMG12) is a single-projectile shotshell built by Rio Ammunition for shooters who need maximum stopping power and accuracy from a shotgun. Rio’s Royal line of slugs is engineered for confidence on tough targets, and this load pushes a 1-ounce slug to a listed 1,410 feet per second for a flat, hard-hitting trajectory at slug-gun ranges. It’s a strong option for big-game hunters running a shotgun-only zone or shooters who want a dependable, high-velocity slug for home defense and dangerous-game backup. Rio builds this Royal Bala MG slug across a range of payloads and velocities, and this 12-gauge loading sits toward the top of the lineup for raw energy.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 12 gauge shotguns.
• Standard 2-3/4-inch shell length, compatible with any 12-gauge shotgun rated for that length.
• Loaded with a 1-ounce rifled slug for maximum knockdown power on big game.
• Rated at a listed 1,410 feet per second muzzle velocity for a flatter slug trajectory.
• Sold in a compact 5-round box, ideal for topping off a hunting load-out without buying a full case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rifled slug? It’s a single, heavy projectile loaded in a shotshell instead of shot, designed to fly accurately from a smoothbore barrel for big-game hunting or defense.

How fast does this slug travel? Rio lists a muzzle velocity of 1,410 feet per second for this 1-ounce load.

Buy the Rio Royal Bala MG 12 Gauge Slug

A shotgun-only hunting zone calls for a slug that hits hard and flies true, and this Rio Royal Bala MG load is built for exactly that job. Add it to your shotgun shells supply before opening day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.