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Steel shot in a 16ga
Posted on 12/24/24 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 12/24/24 at 3:42 pm
Need the OB's opinion:
I am leaving the day after Christmas to head to Nebraska for a goose hunting trip. I have a Stevens double-barrelled 16ga from the 1930s that belonged to my grandfather. I'd like to take it along to try to pop a bird with it strictly for sentimental reasons. It wouldn't be my main gun. Just shoot a bird or two and then stow it away.
Do y'all think it would handle steel shot? I've got some 2.75", #2 shot from Federal. Or not worth the risk?
I am leaving the day after Christmas to head to Nebraska for a goose hunting trip. I have a Stevens double-barrelled 16ga from the 1930s that belonged to my grandfather. I'd like to take it along to try to pop a bird with it strictly for sentimental reasons. It wouldn't be my main gun. Just shoot a bird or two and then stow it away.
Do y'all think it would handle steel shot? I've got some 2.75", #2 shot from Federal. Or not worth the risk?
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Posted on 12/24/24 at 3:45 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Get a box of Boss bismuth, don’t chance it.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 5:36 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Absolutely not worth the risk.
Is it a 530A?
Is it a 530A?
This post was edited on 12/24/24 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 12/24/24 at 5:39 pm to SoFla Tideroller
What is the choke on the gun?
I personally wouldn’t use it but if it’s full choke, steel will ruin it.
I personally wouldn’t use it but if it’s full choke, steel will ruin it.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 5:45 pm to bbvdd
Mod choke and improved
I'll forgo it until I get some Boss
I'll forgo it until I get some Boss
Posted on 12/24/24 at 6:04 pm to SoFla Tideroller
quote:
Do y'all think it would handle steel shot? I've got some 2.75", #2 shot from Federal. Or not worth the risk?
Not worth the risk. Unload the 16ga and fill them with some bismuth from bismuth 12ga if you can’t find bismuth 16ga.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 11:17 pm to SoFla Tideroller
I would definitely not shoot steel in a gun that old.
Also make sure it’s a 2 3/4 chamber. Lots of 2 5/8 16 gauges were made in that era.
Also make sure it’s a 2 3/4 chamber. Lots of 2 5/8 16 gauges were made in that era.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 8:23 am to SoFla Tideroller
I have a double barrel Ithaca with Damascus barrels that is about that old . Two gunsmith told me they wouldn't even shoot low brass through it . Wall hanger from my great grandpa . It is also a 16 gauge .
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:44 am to upgrade
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Lots of 2 5/8 16 gauges were made in that era.
I have a Browning Auto 5 made in the ‘30s with a 2 5/8” chamber. It’s almost pristine and beautiful to look at. I ordered several cases that were especially made for it and hunt doves or rabbits with it occasionally.
If it’s a dbl Stevens with 2 5/8” chambers I am sure that it would probably not even close with 2 3/4 shells. If it does close you would likely be ok shooting it with lead but definitely NOT STEEL.
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Posted on 12/25/24 at 10:04 am to SoFla Tideroller
That old it may have Damascus barrels, which i wouldn't absolutely not shoot any modern shells through. I'd have someone load some black powder shells if I was bent on using a Damascus barrel shotgun.
That old with regular steel barrels, eh. Technically it'd be OK with steel shot but I wouldn't do it, more because waterfowl shells tend to be loaded hot and heavy rather than the fact that they are steel shot. If it has normal steel barrels, get some target shells and go rabbit hunting or something like that with it.
That old with regular steel barrels, eh. Technically it'd be OK with steel shot but I wouldn't do it, more because waterfowl shells tend to be loaded hot and heavy rather than the fact that they are steel shot. If it has normal steel barrels, get some target shells and go rabbit hunting or something like that with it.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 11:57 am to SoFla Tideroller
I wouldn’t shoot steel through that gun. At best, you’ll shoot the chokes out ant you may actually split the barrel.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:08 pm to Spankum
Yeah, I'm going to wait until I can grab some of that Boss ammo.
Thanks for all the responses.
Thanks for all the responses.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 2:03 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Do NOT run steel through those barrels!!!!!
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