The Rio Dove Load BlueSteel is a high-performance lead-free 12 Gauge shotshell purpose-built for wingshooting. Loaded with 1 1/8 oz of #6 steel shot and pushing it to a brisk 1 350 fps this shell delivers the payload and velocity needed to consistently bag fast-moving birds like dove and quail - all without lead. Rio's BlueSteel line uses perfectly spherical steel pellets for uniform tight patterns and reliable energy transfer at real-world field distances.Rio Dove Load BlueSteel - 12 Gauge 2 3/4" #6 Steel Shot (DLBS326)25 rounds per box; 10 boxes per case (250 rounds)Lead-free / non-toxic steel shotShot size: #6 - ideal for dove quail and fast-moving upland birdsPayload: 1 1/8 oz at 1 350 fps muzzle velocityPlastic hull with 16mm nickel low brass head for corrosion resistance and reliable extractionStandard 209 shotshell primerShell length: 2 3/4 inManufactured by Rio AmmunitionRio Ammunition has been producing shotshells since 1896 and is one of the few manufacturers that makes every component in-house - from primers to wads to shot. The BlueSteel Dove Load reflects that vertical integration: consistent quality at every layer. Whether you're shooting a high-volume dove field or hunting in a zone that mandates non-toxic shot the DLBS326 gives you a reliable environmentally responsible option that doesn't sacrifice performance.