The Rio Royal Blue Steel 12 Gauge 3-inch 1-1/8 oz #3 Shot, 25-Round Box (part no. RBSM323) is built by Rio Ammunition for waterfowl hunting. Rio’s Royal Blue Steel line delivers high velocities loaded with perfectly round steel shot, specifically designed for nontoxic waterfowl hunting in adverse conditions. Find it alongside our shotgun shells selection for shooters who want confirmed specs, not distributor guesswork.

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Key Specifications

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• The gauge is 12 Gauge, pairing with the most common waterfowl, upland, and clays guns in the field.

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• The shell length is 3-inch, packing a magnum payload into the hull.

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• The shot size is #3, sizing the pattern and pellet energy for the intended target.

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• The payload weighs 1-1/8 oz, balancing pellet count against felt recoil.

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• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to cover a day in the field.

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• The shot is perfectly round steel, built for consistent patterns and takedown power on waterfowl.

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• Rio rates the line for muzzle velocities up to 1550 feet per second, available in both 12-gauge and 20-gauge sizes.

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• The box ships at roughly 2.5 lb, confirmed factory packaging weight for this quantity.

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• Cost works out to about $0.75 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Royal Blue Steel nontoxic for waterfowl? Yes, the perfectly round steel shot payload is federally approved nontoxic shot for waterfowl hunting.

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What shot size does this 12 Gauge load use? This box loads #3 steel shot in a 3-inch 12 Gauge hull.

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Buy the Rio Royal Blue Steel 12 Gauge 3-inch 1-1/8 oz #3 Shot, 25-Round Box

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Built for adverse conditions and rated to high velocities, Royal Blue Steel is Rio’s answer for serious waterfowl hunters. Ships fast from a Lubbock, TX gun shop.