Rio Ammunition Rb129 12Gauge 2.75" 00 Buck Shot 5 Per Box/50 Case

Rio Ammunition's Royal Buck line delivers serious stopping power in a 12-gauge 2.75" 00 buckshot load built for hunters and defensive shooters who demand reliable, hard-hitting performance. Developed with input from experienced deer hunting professionals, these shells combine proven buckshot effectiveness with the dependability Rio has built across decades of ammunition manufacturing. The 00 buck pellet size offers the balance of penetration and pattern density that works across typical hunting and defensive scenarios.

At 1345 feet per second muzzle velocity, Rio's Royal Buck 00 load generates the energy needed for consistent, decisive results downrange. The 2.75" hull is the standard chamber length for most 12-gauge shotguns, making these shells broadly compatible across the shotgun landscape. Whether you're hunting deer, running drills at the range, or maintaining a home defense shotgun, this ammunition delivers the knockdown performance hunters and shooters have come to expect from the Royal Buck name.

Packed five shells per box with 50-box cases available, Rio's Royal Buck 12-gauge 00 buck is formulated and loaded to exacting standards. Each round fires consistently, patterns predictably, and performs the same way every time—the foundation of truly reliable ammunition.

Key Features

• 00 buckshot pellet size for effective range and stopping power
• 1345 fps muzzle velocity for reliable knockdown performance
• 2.75" shell length compatible with standard 12-gauge shotguns
• Developed with input from professional hunting experts
• Bulk case quantities available for consistent supply

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Rio Royal Buck 00 shot work in my 12-gauge shotgun?

Yes, the 2.75" shell length is the standard chamber for 12-gauge shotguns. Verify your shotgun's chamber length before loading—most modern 12-gauges are chambered for 2.75" shells, though some accept 3" or 3.5" magnum rounds. Check your shotgun's markings or manual if unsure.

What is 00 buckshot, and when would I use it?

00 (double-ought) buck consists of nine .33-caliber pellets per shell, offering a practical balance of penetration and pattern density for deer hunting, home defense, and tactical applications. It's the most commonly used buckshot size and works effectively at typical ranges for these purposes.

How many shells come in each box and case?

Each box contains 5 shells. Cases contain 50 boxes, totaling 250 rounds per case, making bulk ordering convenient for regular shooters and hunters.

Does Rio offer a lower-recoil version of this load?

Rio manufactures a low-recoil Royal Buck variant with a muzzle velocity of 1200 fps. Contact Bosque Outdoors to confirm availability of that specific load.