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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.
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Can steel shot be used in a Browning A 5 with a 32 Full choke barrel?
Not in Belgium barrels
Browning A-5 Ser H90671 barrel is marked on top with M over a 529 is this the original barrel and can the barrel be altered to shoot steel shot?
You will need a replacemetn barrel that is rated for steel shot.
What is a browning special steel shot shotgun?
Identifies the barrel as suitable for modern loads.
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 is the value of Belgium 20 gauge 28in barrel browning shot gun worth?
50-5000 USD depending on specifics.
Can you use steel shot in a lead barrel?
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.
What is the value a Browning Semi-auto shot gun SER 9M 39120 in exc cond it is made in Belgium say 2 34 special steel 12 Ga on barrel?
what year was x4960 16 gauge 2 3/4 inch shells. made in belgium. condition 95%. stamped browning arms co oi louis m.o.
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.
Can steel shot duckloads be safely shot from Browning A-5 lightweigt 12 gauge shotgun?
only if your choke is improved cylinder or modified, full chokes are a no,no. the barrel will bulge or burst!
Can you shoot steel shot in a belgian made browning auto-5?
No, due to the damage steel does to the barrels. Not recommended by Browning
Where is choke id on Belgium made browning shot guns?
On the flats.
Belgium Browning light twelve Auto-5 serial 1G 62344 is this made in 1961 Also it has special steel marked on it What kind of shells do you use Steel or lead?
Made in 1961. Special steel refers to the barrels. Do not use steel shot in it.
