1981 Citori and steel shot

Shoes · September 4, 2010, 08:51 PM

Has anyone ever used steel shot in a fixed choke (o=modified and u=improved cylinder). There are no removable chokes in this gun. Someone told me I'd blow the barrels if I used it.

Your thoughts???? Shoes

noyes · September 4, 2010, 09:19 PM

Browning said.......... http://www.browning.com/customerserv...ail.asp?id=128

BigJimP · September 5, 2010, 10:17 AM

In general, you can shoot steel in a choke up to a Modified ( but no tighter ) ...

as I recall - this is the gun you paid about $ 350 bucks for ... so in general, yes, you should be able to shoot steel in it, if you want. Is it likely to cause a "slight bulge" - not in my experience .... and will it blow up a barrel ( almost no chance ...) ... in my opinion.

If you're really worried about it / take it to a competent gunsmith in your area.

Shoes · September 6, 2010, 06:51 AM

Lead shot is getting harder and harder to get. I'd hate to have the barrels buldge on such a sweet gun, good deal or not.

BigJimP · September 6, 2010, 06:52 PM

I don't know why you think lead shot is getting harder and harder to get ...in commercial shells - its everywhere. For reloaders -- a buddy just bought 20 bags ( 25 lb bags over the weekend)... in 8's for sporting, skeet and Trap ...

Take it to a gunsmith / and ask their opinion ...or talk to Briley in Texas.

September 4, 2010, 08:51 PM	#1
Shoes Member Join Date: May 25, 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 82	1981 Citori and steel shot Has anyone ever used steel shot in a fixed choke (o=modified and u=improved cylinder). There are no removable chokes in this gun. Someone told me I'd blow the barrels if I used it. Your thoughts???? Shoes __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson

September 6, 2010, 06:51 AM	#4
Shoes Member Join Date: May 25, 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 82	Lead shot is getting harder and harder to get. I'd hate to have the barrels buldge on such a sweet gun, good deal or not. __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson

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September 4, 2010, 09:19 PM	#2
noyes Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 1,032	Browning said.......... http://www.browning.com/customerserv...ail.asp?id=128

September 5, 2010, 10:17 AM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	In general, you can shoot steel in a choke up to a Modified ( but no tighter ) ... as I recall - this is the gun you paid about $ 350 bucks for ... so in general, yes, you should be able to shoot steel in it, if you want. Is it likely to cause a "slight bulge" - not in my experience .... and will it blow up a barrel ( almost no chance ...) ... in my opinion. If you're really worried about it / take it to a competent gunsmith in your area.

September 6, 2010, 06:52 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I don't know why you think lead shot is getting harder and harder to get ...in commercial shells - its everywhere. For reloaders -- a buddy just bought 20 bags ( 25 lb bags over the weekend)... in 8's for sporting, skeet and Trap ... Take it to a gunsmith / and ask their opinion ...or talk to Briley in Texas.