Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

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Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby matador1 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:24 pm

Same as the Remington's?
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby lilham » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:32 pm

Yes and No, at least not comparible to any Remington I ever shot. I'll take Rio's over most Remington dove loads any day.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby bustercat64 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:37 pm

I think Rio is the best made but my dog does not like them as much as I do because not as many cripples with Rio than with the others.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Blackduck » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:48 pm

Rio for dubs and ducks.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Greenhead22 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:59 pm

I've shot them for years. Their 3 dram 1 1/8 oz #9 load is hard to beat.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby swamprooter » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:33 pm

Gh22. Where can I buy that load?
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby LODI QUACKER » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:51 pm

Fiochi white rhino is by far the best shell i have ever shot at the blue darter.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Greenhead22 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:56 pm

swamprooter wrote:Gh22. Where can I buy that load?
ableammo.com , if they're in stock. I bought some Bornaghi's this week to try out.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby The Land Man » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:40 pm

I will never shoot another rio as long as I hunt......
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Greenhead22 » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:37 am

The Land Man wrote:I will never shoot another rio as long as I hunt......
Do tell because I've probably gone through 10-12 cases of lead and steel without the first issue.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Take 'em » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:28 am

Best dove load I have ever shot. The Outfitter in Florence has them
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby ScottyLee » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:21 am

they are a great load. by far my favorite
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Gene » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:41 pm

Swann's in Jackson has Rio dove loads. 7 1/2, 8, and 9's.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby Seymore » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:53 pm

I shoot Rio when running lead. I've never had a problem with them. I use Remington Nitro Steel or Winchester Blind Side for ducks.
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Re: Anyone shot the Rio Dove loads?

Postby ms_deer_hunter » Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:43 pm

I shoot the RIO's high brass # 8s for Dove and Skeet ......they are great shells

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