The Rio Royal BlueSteel Magnum High Velocity 12 Gauge 3in #5 Shot Shotshells (brand part no. RBSM345) deliver a fast, hard-hitting magnum load for the trap line or the field. Rio Ammunition builds this load with a clean-burning, single-based powder and a precisely matched wad and primer for strong velocity, moderate pressure, and smooth recoil. The 1-1/5oz payload of #5 shot produces dense, compact patterns shot after shot.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge, fitting any 12ga shotgun rated for 3in magnum shells.
• Shell length is 3 inches, a magnum load for added range and energy.
• Carries a 1-1/5oz shot payload at high velocity for a flatter shot string.
• Loaded with #5 shot, a versatile size for upland and clay targets.
• Packed 25 rounds per box, sized for a full session without excess bulk.
• Built with a clean-burning, single-based powder matched to the wad and primer for smooth recoil.
• Delivers moderate chamber pressure for consistent, repeatable performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shot size does this load use? #5 shot, loaded to a 1-1/5oz payload at high velocity.

What is this load best suited for? Its high-velocity #5 shot payload works well for upland birds and clay targets alike.

Buy the Rio Royal BlueSteel Magnum High Velocity 12 Gauge 3in #5 Shot Shotshells

Get dense patterns and smooth recoil with Rio’s magnum high-velocity BlueSteel load. Order from Rio Ammunition‘s shotgun shells lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will ship it out fast.