16 GAUGE RIO 2-3/4" 1 OZ. #8 SHOT (25 ROUNDS)

16 GAUGE RIO 2-3/4" 1 OZ. #8 SHOT (25 ROUNDS)

Talk about a pedigree! As a subsidiary of MAXAM, Rio Ammunition traces their roots all the way back to Alfred Nobel – yes, that Nobel, who when he wasn’t awarding prizes was pioneering explosives technology. We have him to thank for dynamite.

This 16 Gauge shell’s powder is naturally top notch, but unless you’re in the market for blanks you want something hard to come out of it as well. For that Rio has loaded this shell with one ounce of #8 lead shot, a very popular size for trap and sporting clays as well as hunting a range of smaller upland game birds. A 1,300 fps muzzle velocity gives such versatile shot the trajectory and range it needs to suit any pastime.

An industrial powerhouse like Rio wouldn’t spare their customers the good components. These red shells have strong extruded plastic tubes and sturdy brass heads, so you may make repeated use of them for handloading. Rio’s primer ignites reliably and clean, and prevents the disastrous formation of rust.