If you're trying to shoot through steel, then that'll depend on the thickness and density of the steel, as well as what you're shooting it with.
For regular steel targets which you're not trying to shoot through, you typically use regular FMJ ball ammunition, and only fire loads recommended by the manufacturer for the specific target.
Steel is used in ammunition.Stainless steel shot is utilized in shotgun shells that are intended for waterfowl hunting.Then there's the 'flechette round', comprised of flat stainless steel needles, that are renowned for their ability to penetrate dense targets.
Yes, provided the target is not thin enough to be penetrated. You should shoot at paper targets in a designated shooting range.
It depends on what you're shooting. Rifles: some people shoot cardboard silhouettes or targets you can get at any gun shop and even places like Wal-Mart or Dicks Sporting Goods (Shoot NC) makes good targets. Some shoot steel plates, this is a more expensive option but much more fun and it instantly lets you know you hit your target. Pistols: cardboard silhouettes and steel plates Shotguns: You can shoot cardboard silhouettes or milk jugs (either full of water or empty.) Shooting jugs is cheap and it lets you instantly know you hit your target.
About $100 or so. The damascus/twist steel barrels are generally considered unsafe to shoot with modern ammunition.
Yes, you can shoot steel shot with a Smith & Wesson Model 3000 shotgun, provided that the shotgun has a suitable choke and is in good condition. However, it's important to check the manufacturer's recommendations and ensure that the barrel is compatible with steel shot to avoid any potential damage. Always use appropriate ammunition designed for your specific shotgun model.
The brass cased ammunition is made in Serbia and the steel cased is made in Russia
Requires examination by a good gunsmith.
Yes, there is nothing wrong with shooting old ammunition as long as it has been stored and cared for properly. If the cases are corroded, don't shoot them, as they would be prone to rupture during firing. One other very improtant thing ... CLEAN your weapon upon returning from the range, as a lot of this ammunition, to include US manufacture, used corrosive priming. Better to be safe than sorry.
You can shoot any 12 gauge ammunition you like. Bird shot, slugs, steel shot. Check your barrel to see if it will take 3 inch magnum rounds as well.
If it was made to shoot steel shot and has interchangeable chokes.
yes you can with steel chokes .
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not shoot steel shot in this weapon.