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Hey all, so what's the scoop on Rio's? There seems to be two camps, those who like them and those who don't (like anything else in this world). I was wondering what you all think about them from your personal experience.
I'm looking at their 1oz 28ga Royal Pheasant load. Supposed to be copper plated, but I wonder if the shot is just copper washed. Any ideas?
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they are cheap and clean shootin...whats not to like?
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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if you have to make noise...they are as good as any...
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I didn't find them to be clean at all-filthy. All kinds of crud left in the barrel and in the action. I used them in a Benelli, I'll never use them in that gun again, but, would consider them in a different action.
That said, different production runs will perform differently. I don't believe you will know what you have until you try them.
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could be ah was thinkin o b&p...
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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Lotsa difference between B & P and Rio shells imho. Rio’s kick a lot harder for starters.
Socialism is almost the worst.
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12 ga b&p competition one 7/8 oz loads are my favorite for skeet shooting...easy on my old shoulder and easy on my old gun...an ithaca minier...
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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I use their bismuth loads for migratory waterfowl, because they were the cheapest I could get. Works fine. I think they are Cheddite hulls though, so they aren't much for reloading.
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I have shot many thousands of the RIO shells at targets and doves. Bought from Academy Sports, usually at $5.49. I like them much better than the big three brands' promo shells sold at WalMart. Excellent quality, pattern great, never had a misfire. At $5.49 I couldn't care less about reloading for a 12. Certain times of the year I have bought them for as low as $39.90/flat, in quantities of 10-12 flats.
B & P Comp One loads will not work reliably in many guns. I wanted to shoot them badly, as they're lower pressure, but most of my guns won't reliably fire them. They misfire in my BE 12 Fox, and my BSS 12. I'm going to try them in my Remington 1889 when it is finished being restored. I have heard others say they have the same problem with them. Shame.
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I have only used their steel waterfowl loads, I've been happy with them.
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