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Assuming you mean a barrel that is for lead pellets, if the barrel is not rifled, steel shot will not damage the smooth barrel. If it is rifled however, steel shot will in fact damage the rifling.
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Can you use the same barrel for steel and lead shot?
Depends on the age of the barrel
Can a Harrington and Richardson 20 gauge Topper Classic shoot steel shot for waterfowl?
If your gun is older than 1990 I wouldn't. Not saying it will destroy the barrel but steel shot is harder than lead and before steel shot came into use most manufacturers had no reason to test the barrels for steel use. It can damage the barrel or worse. If your gun is older than 1990 I wouldn't. Not saying it will destroy the barrel but steel shot is harder than lead and before steel shot came into use most manufacturers had no reason to test the barrels for steel use. It can damage the barrel or worse.
What if choke does not specify steel or lead shot?
use lead only steel chokes are specified on the choke as steel of lead shot
Why not steel shot in Belgium Browning Barrel?
The use of steel shot doesn't directly have anything to do with a "Belgium" made shotgun barrel. The only significance is that the gun/barrel was manufactured in in Belgium. The problem with steel shot can be a problem with any shotgun made before the steel shot came into use. The problem has to do with the choke. The use of lead shot shells didn't pose a problem because lead is soft compared to steel. The choke is a constriction at the end of the barrel that can change the shot pattern of the shot shell pellets. The inside diameter of a typical 12 gauge shotgun is about .726 +or- a few thousandths. The constriction of a full choke is about .030 thousandths tighter with a diameter of about .696 Steel shot doesn't compress the same a lead and as a result can damage an older gun not designed for steel shot. Most older guns can handle steel shot if they have a more open choke for example an Improved Cylinder choke. Another alternative is to use another non-lead alternative ie. bismuth. Even with new guns you shouldn't use Full Choke with steel. Modified Choke will generally produce relatively tight patterns with steel. If the gun has some collector value, don't take a chance. If you are determined to hunt with it and want to shoot steel shot, see a gun barrel specialist like Ballistic Specialties in Batesville Arkansas. They can do anything just about with a shotgun barrel.
Can you use a alloy steel barrel to shoot steel shot?
If it was designed for it, yes. If not, no.
Can you shot steel shot through your Stevens model 5100 double barrel shotgun?
No. yup, hasn't hurt my two in all the years it has been mandatory on waterfowl Sort of like driving your 1940's Ford at interstate speeds. Will do just fine for a while, but eventually something is going to be damaged. Newer guns use harder steel for the barrels and even they get more wear from steel shot than from the old lead shot or newer (more expensive) soft shot. You can shoot steel out of the shotgun as long as the barrel has not been backbored. The steel shot remain in the wad cup of the shot until it hit the choke at the end of the barrel, so the shot does not actually touch the sides of the barrel. (this applies to all shotgun barrels). Make Sure your Chokes are not FULL, but Mod or Improved if your going to shoot steel
Can you use steel shot in Browning superposed Belgian steel shotguns manufactured 1947--1959?
You can, but, you will cause a barrel bulge after a while.
What chokes can you use with steel shot ammo?
not any easy answer. older guns can't use steel shot, it'll erode the barrel.however, good rule of thumb, most modern manufacturers don't recommend steel shot in full chokes. mod. or imp. cy. it's o.k. barrel erosion or barrel bulging is dangerous and will ruin you gun
Can you shoot steel shot out of a A5 sweet sixteen barrel that says special steel on it?
For the BEST answer, contact Browning Customer Service through their website. SOME older shotguns should not use steel shot, due to wear at the choke. Some will handle it fine. Browning should be able to give you the definitive answer. FWIW, there ARE alternatives to steel shot in a lead-free zone- bismuth for one.
20yr old Citori 3in chamber full modify choke's can i shoot the new non lead shell's with-out damage to the gun?
You will cause a slight bulge in the barrel if you use steel shot.
Is Hevishot the same as heavy-shot?
Hevi-Shot is a copyrighted brand name for a non-toxic (no lead) shot used in shotgun shells. It consists of an alloy of iron and tungsten, and has about the same density as lead shot. It is a very hard alloy, and requires the use of a special shot cup to prevent damaging the barrel of the shotgun. Other non-toxic shot includes steel and bismuth based metals.
Why does AR-15 have lead bullets?
Yes. Lead bullets do not wear out the rifling inside the barrel as fast as steel bullets. Still, many people use steel-jacketed bullets . . .
