RIO Ammunition's Dove Load HV is a purpose-built 12 Gauge shotshell designed for dove hunting upland game bird applications and wingshooting. Chambered for 2-3/4" chambers this high velocity load delivers a full 1-1/8 oz payload of #8 lead shot providing dense consistent patterns on fast-flying birds. The "HV" (High Velocity) load is rated at 1 275 fps giving shooters the edge needed for longer crossing shots and high-flying dove.RIO Dove Load HV 12 Gauge 2-3/4" #8 Shot (SKU: RDL32HV8)25 rounds per box; 10 boxes (250 rounds) per caseShot Size: #8 Lead Shot (~0.09" pellet diameter)Shot Weight: 1-1/8 oz - full hunting-weight payloadMuzzle Velocity: 1 275 fps (High Velocity)Hull: Plastic with low-brass headPrimer: 209 (Boxer-style) for reliable consistent ignitionCompatible with pump-action and semi-automatic shotgunsThe #8 shot size is a proven choice for mourning dove and white-wing dove offering a high pellet count for tight patterns without over-penetration. The heavier 1-1/8 oz charge delivers more downrange energy than lighter target loads making it equally at home on sporting clays and in the dove field. RIO Ammunition a subsidiary of MAXAM Outdoors with over a century of manufacturing heritage produces these shells to SAAMI standards at facilities in the United States and Spain - ensuring the consistency and reliability that wingshooters demand on high-volume hunts.