Rio Royal BlueSteel 12 Gauge 3.5-inch Magnum #2 steel shot shells (Rio part no. RBSSM442) are built for waterfowl hunters who need every ounce of payload their 12 gauge magnum can hold. Rio Ammunition engineered the Royal BlueSteel line specifically for nontoxic waterfowl hunting, loading perfectly round steel shot for reliable patterns in tough conditions. The 3.5-inch magnum hull carries a full 1-9/16 ounce payload of #2 steel at 1,300 feet per second, giving decoying and pass-shooting hunters the reach and pattern density they need on ducks and geese.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard for serious waterfowl hunting.
• The hull length is 3.5 inches, the maximum magnum length for 12 gauge, built for the heaviest payloads.
• Shot size is #2, a common waterfowl size for ducks and geese at moderate range.
• Shot material is steel, meeting nontoxic shot requirements for waterfowl hunting.
• Shot weight is 1-9/16 ounces, a heavy payload for maximum pattern density.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1,300 feet per second, delivering solid energy at waterfowl ranges.
• Each box holds 25 shells, a practical count for a day in the blind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why steel shot for waterfowl? Federal regulations require nontoxic shot for waterfowl hunting, and steel is the most common, cost-effective option.

Is the 3.5-inch hull worth it over 3-inch? The longer magnum hull holds significantly more shot, which helps at the longer ranges typical of decoy and pass shooting.

Buy the Rio Royal BlueSteel 12 Gauge 3.5in #2 Shot

Load up for the blind with a heavy steel payload built for tough waterfowl conditions. Shop our shotgun shells selection and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping to your door.