What shotguns can use steel shot.

Thanis · September 11th, 2008, 08:37 PM

How can you what shotguns can or can not use it?

Can my shotgun use steel shot?

Stamped on Barrel:
Model 12 - 12 GA - CHAM
--Winchester Proof Steel--
MOD

Does steel shot have Home SD advantages?

goldshellback · September 11th, 2008, 10:15 PM

I'm certain your scattergun can take steel shot......however......steel shot is primarly used for waterfowl hunting. It's not very good for HD, too light. Lead buckshot is much better. If you'll be hunting any water birds, I'd recomend at least an inproved cylinder for steel shot....cylinder bore choke is best.

Besides, "lead poisoning" just sounds better than "steel poisoning" WRT hd applications.

sass20485 · September 16th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Most any shotgun can handle steel shot, unless it has a tight choke. Steel won't compress like softer lead will. Full chock to not recommended for steel shot, you want an open choke. When tighter chokes are used with steel shot, it is usually with an extended choke tube that sit outside the barrel to avoid bulging the barrel. As stated above, steel shot is not a good choice for HD. It was made for water fowl hunting, as it was felt the lead shot posed a hazard to water fowl that might scoop some from the bottom when feeding and be poisoned. LEAD is the better choice for HD.
You might also want to consider over penetration of walls in the home and use something smaller than 00 buck shot, like perhaps like a game load of #4 or # 6 shot. A load of that at in - the- home ranges ,will make a BIG hole in a BG.

dukalmighty · September 17th, 2008, 11:57 AM

steel shot doesn't deform like lead shot,that's one of the problems even tho it's lighter i've seen it blow right thru game.I shot a rabbit with it one time and where lead shot would just leave tears in the ears the steel left holes,at home defense ranges a load of BBB or T-shot and the guys gonna be hurting.But there are better choices in lead, 00 or 4 buck will do a better job.

Rob72 · September 17th, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanis

Does steel shot have Home SD advantages?

Nope. Greater/easier loss of energy when it hits something other than flesh & is more easily deflected.

Yoda · September 17th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Looks like Winchester model 1912 12 gage with a modified choke barrel, no problem shooting steel through that. You can go here Winchester Manufacture Dates and enter the serial number to find out more.

Rusty Bouquett · September 19th, 2008, 11:20 PM

Hey, you guys are splitt'n hairs here. A load of steel shot at SD range into COM is a death sentence.

September 11th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#1
Thanis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 531	What shotguns can use steel shot. How can you what shotguns can or can not use it? Can my shotgun use steel shot? Stamped on Barrel: Model 12 - 12 GA - CHAM --Winchester Proof Steel-- MOD Does steel shot have Home SD advantages?

September 11th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#2
goldshellback VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 2,136	I'm certain your scattergun can take steel shot......however......steel shot is primarly used for waterfowl hunting. It's not very good for HD, too light. Lead buckshot is much better. If you'll be hunting any water birds, I'd recomend at least an inproved cylinder for steel shot....cylinder bore choke is best. Besides, "lead poisoning" just sounds better than "steel poisoning" WRT hd applications. __________________ "Just getting a concealed carry permit means you haven't commited a crime yet........CCP holders commit crimes." Daniel Vice, senior attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, as quoted on Fox & Friends, July 7th, 2008

September 17th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#6
Yoda Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 490	Looks like Winchester model 1912 12 gage with a modified choke barrel, no problem shooting steel through that. You can go here Winchester Manufacture Dates and enter the serial number to find out more. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try..

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September 16th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#3
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,608	Most any shotgun can handle steel shot, unless it has a tight choke. Steel won't compress like softer lead will. Full chock to not recommended for steel shot, you want an open choke. When tighter chokes are used with steel shot, it is usually with an extended choke tube that sit outside the barrel to avoid bulging the barrel. As stated above, steel shot is not a good choice for HD. It was made for water fowl hunting, as it was felt the lead shot posed a hazard to water fowl that might scoop some from the bottom when feeding and be poisoned. LEAD is the better choice for HD. You might also want to consider over penetration of walls in the home and use something smaller than 00 buck shot, like perhaps like a game load of #4 or # 6 shot. A load of that at in - the- home ranges ,will make a BIG hole in a BG.

September 17th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#4
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 3,554	steel shot doesn't deform like lead shot,that's one of the problems even tho it's lighter i've seen it blow right thru game.I shot a rabbit with it one time and where lead shot would just leave tears in the ears the steel left holes,at home defense ranges a load of BBB or T-shot and the guys gonna be hurting.But there are better choices in lead, 00 or 4 buck will do a better job. __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

September 19th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#7
Rusty Bouquett Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oakdale, CA Posts: 309	Hey, you guys are splitt'n hairs here. A load of steel shot at SD range into COM is a death sentence.