I bought a Remington 870 super mag last fall and wanted to to switch to non-tox steel loads. The gun came with a modified rem choke. I know that not all chokes are qualified to handle steel. It doesn't say anywhere on the choke no steel I was just wondering if anyone out there knew for sure that those chokes that the guns come with won't get damaged be steel.
All Modified chokes will shoot steel with no problems. It is only when you get more restrictive, full, xfull, and on that you start to run into problems while shooting steel. There are manufacturers out there that make full chokes that can use steel. Carolson is one of them. That is if you want a full choke for steel.
No problem. With steel shot you would use one choke size LARGER. If you want a full choke type pattern ( 70 % in a 30 inch circle at 30 yards ) you use a modified choke. if you want a modified pattern use the improved cylinder. Don't use the full or extra full. This is because when using lead shot it deforms, and fits through the choke, steel shot does not deform, it remains rigid. The first indication of a problem will be a slight bulge in the barrel right behind the choke. Check that once in a while, if you ever have that problem, it is not drastic if caught early. Today's modern shotguns all have been set up for steel shot. The old ones such as Belgium Brownings, are a no go. Funny thing, when we first began importing steel shot, I asked a Browning Tech guy if he thought I could fire steel out of my Belgium Browning. He said not a good idea, however, if you have the Citori or other Japanese made Brownings, no problem. Hummm, my expensive Brownings, no, but Japanese made OK, this is because the Japanese steel was higher quality. Geeeze. I was shocked.
