Rio Royal Pheasant Copper 28 Gauge Shotshells, 1oz #5

The Rio Royal Pheasant Copper shotshell (part no. RPC285) is a Rio Ammunition upland hunting load built for 28 gauge shooters who want a hard-hitting shell without stepping up to a heavier gauge. Each 2.75-inch shell carries a full 1 ounce payload of #5 copper-plated shot at 1250 feet per second, giving 28 gauge guns real reach on pheasant and other upland birds. Rio designed the Royal Pheasant line around copper-plated shot specifically to hold pellets closer to round under firing stress, which keeps patterns tighter and more consistent at range than plain lead shot. This is a purpose-built field load for serious upland hunters, not a target or practice shell.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 28 gauge shotguns, a lighter platform favored by upland hunters who want less recoil in the field.
• Built on a 2.75-inch hull, the standard 28 gauge shell length.
• Carries a full 1 ounce shot payload, a heavy charge for the 28 gauge class.
• Loaded with #5 shot, a size suited to pheasant and other mid-size upland birds.
• Shot is copper-plated rather than plain lead, which helps pellets stay round under the stress of firing.
• Rated at 1250 feet per second muzzle velocity for reach and knockdown power.
• Sold 25 shells per box, a standard field-load box count.
• Runs about $1.09 per shell, in line with premium copper-plated upland loads.
• The copper plating helps produce tighter, more consistent patterns downrange than an equivalent plain lead load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes copper-plated shot different from plain lead? The copper coating helps each pellet resist deformation as it travels down the barrel, which keeps the shot pattern tighter and more consistent at range.

What birds is this load built for? The #5 shot size and 1 ounce payload are sized for pheasant and similar mid-size upland game.

How many shells come in a box? This listing is a 25-round box, Rio’s standard field-load count.

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