The Rio Ammunition RCHV368 Game Load delivers consistent performance for small game hunting and sporting applications in 410 gauge. This 3-inch shell configuration maximizes payload capacity while maintaining manageable recoil characteristics ideal for youth shooters and experienced hunters alike.
What Makes This Different
Rio's Game Load series utilizes high-quality components and consistent powder charges to ensure reliable ignition and uniform shot patterns. The 11/16-ounce payload provides approximately 410 pellets of #8 shot, delivering dense patterns at typical small game distances. Premium plastic hulls and brass-plated steel heads resist deformation during feeding and extraction cycles.
Key Features
- 410 gauge 3-inch magnum length for maximum payload capacity
- 11/16-ounce shot charge with #8 lead pellets for small game effectiveness
- High-quality plastic hulls with brass-plated steel heads
- Consistent powder charges for reliable ballistic performance
- 25 rounds per box packaging for convenient storage
- Compatible with all 410 gauge firearms chambered for 3-inch shells
- Manufactured to SAAMI specifications for universal compatibility
Field performance demonstrates effective range capabilities out to 30-35 yards for small game species including dove, quail, and rabbit. The #8 shot size provides sufficient energy transfer while minimizing meat damage on smaller targets. Weather-resistant primers ensure reliable ignition across temperature ranges, while the plastic hull construction resists moisture absorption during extended storage periods.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 410 bore
- Shell length: 3 inches
- Shot weight: 11/16 ounce (309 grains)
- Shot size: #8 lead pellets
- Hull material: High-density plastic
- Head material: Brass-plated steel
- Primer: Non-corrosive
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Muzzle velocity: Approximately 1135 fps
- Country of origin: Spain
Rio Ammunition's reputation for quality control and consistent manufacturing standards makes the RCHV368 a reliable choice for hunters requiring dependable small game performance. The combination of proven ballistics and competitive pricing positions this load as an excellent value for regular field use.