full choke
full choke
One not designed for use with steel shot.
Ducks and geese digest sand to crush their food. Left over lead in the marsh can cause lead poisoning, steel won't.
I have used steel shot in my Model 1300 ever since I've been hunting ducks and geese and have experienced no failures or problems of any kind. Just make sure it's properly chambered (3 inch chamber for 3 inch rounds, etc.)
To determine if shotgun shells are made of steel or lead, you can use a magnet. Steel shotgun shells will be attracted to the magnet, while lead shotgun shells will not.
To determine if shotgun shells are made of lead or steel, you can use a magnet. Steel shotgun shells will be attracted to the magnet, while lead shotgun shells will not be affected by the magnet.
The shell size is normally stamped on the barrel near the reciever. Shells have been made in many sizes over the years ranging from inch & a half mini shells up to three & a half inch magnums. If you cant find a size marked on the shotgun you should have a gunsmith inspect the gun to determine proper size. A shotgun that old cannot fire steel shot. The barrel steel is too soft and will be ruined by steel shot.
A Damascus twist steel double barrel shotgun is an antique shotgun made by layering iron and steel and welding them together. This kind of shotgun is worth approximately $3,000 depending on the condition of the weapon.
I have heard of 4 gauge shotguns used to bust up slag in steel furnaces. 10 gauge is the largest available today for hunting & defense.
50-200 USD
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NO. Early shotguns have softer steel barrels, and are not rated for steel shot. It will damage the choke of the shotgun.