Older 870 - Can I Shoot Steel?

Navy Eagle · October 25, 2011, 01:10 AM

Folks, I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 ga 2-3/4" 28" mod) that I bought new many years ago, with mfg code showing it was made in Dec 1982. (Got it because my Dad had one from the 1950s, and I have many great memories of time in the field with Dad & my brother.) .... With the initiatives I am hearing about to outlaw lead shot in the field, how can I find out if it is OK to shoot steel shot (upland game)? Thanks!

94bluerat · October 25, 2011, 07:11 AM

It is fine with the modified choke barrel.

Don't run steel thru a full choke barrel.

You can have choke tubes installed to give you more shooting options.

Cheers!

October 25, 2011, 01:10 AM	#1
Navy Eagle Junior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Posts: 2	Older 870 - Can I Shoot Steel? Folks, I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 ga 2-3/4" 28" mod) that I bought new many years ago, with mfg code showing it was made in Dec 1982. (Got it because my Dad had one from the 1950s, and I have many great memories of time in the field with Dad & my brother.) .... With the initiatives I am hearing about to outlaw lead shot in the field, how can I find out if it is OK to shoot steel shot (upland game)? Thanks!

October 25, 2011, 07:11 AM	#2
94bluerat Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: South of Canada Posts: 204	It is fine with the modified choke barrel. Don't run steel thru a full choke barrel. You can have choke tubes installed to give you more shooting options. Cheers! __________________ "Got a shotgun, a rifle and a four wheel drive" - HW Jr. Rifleman BSA Eagle Scout