The Rio RC206 Game Load delivers consistent performance for upland game hunting with its precisely balanced 1-ounce payload of #6 shot. This 20-gauge ammunition combines reliable ignition with uniform shot patterns that maximize effectiveness on birds and small game at typical hunting ranges.
What Makes This Different
Rio's Game Load series utilizes specially selected shot and consistent powder charges to deliver tighter patterns than standard field loads. The 1-ounce payload provides sufficient energy for clean harvests while maintaining manageable recoil in lighter 20-gauge shotguns. Quality control standards ensure consistent velocities across the entire production run, resulting in predictable point of impact shot after shot.
Key Features
- 1-ounce #6 shot payload optimized for upland game hunting
- 2.75-inch hull length fits all standard 20-gauge chambers
- Consistent powder charge delivers uniform velocities
- High-quality shot maintains spherical shape for better patterns
- Reliable primer ignition in various weather conditions
- 25 rounds per box provides ample supply for hunting trips
- Brass-plated steel head construction for reliable extraction
Field testing demonstrates effective performance on quail, pheasant, grouse, and similar-sized game birds at ranges from 20 to 40 yards. The #6 shot size strikes an optimal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy, providing sufficient penetration while maintaining dense patterns. This load performs consistently in both semi-automatic and break-action shotguns, cycling reliably in gas-operated systems.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 20
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot weight: 1 ounce
- Shot size: #6
- Velocity: Approximately 1,220 fps
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box
- Case quantity: 10 boxes (250 total rounds)
- Manufactured in Spain by Rio Ammunition
Rio's reputation for manufacturing consistent hunting ammunition makes the RC206 a dependable choice for serious upland hunters. The combination of proven ballistics and quality components ensures reliable performance when opportunities present themselves in the field.