[dm1333]

This gun will never see steel shot because I am using it for grouse, but what is the answer? There is a lot of conflicting info out here. Since the chokes are built in and the steel never touches the barrel shouldn't it be safe? Someone please educate me a little on this. I promise this is my last question of the night:D

[RNB65]

The correct answer is to call the gun manufacturer and ask them.

The problem with steel shot and older guns is that steel does not compress like lead does. Shotguns with fixed chokes can suffer metal fatigue and muzzle damage as the steel shot forces its ways thru the choke constriction. Modern shotguns don't really have that problem because barrels are now made of stronger steel and screw-in choke tubes are made of steel that's as hard or harder than the steel used to make the shot. If your gun has a fixed full choke, then steel is definitely a no-no.

[Onmilo]

Simple answer.
If it is a pump or semi auto that has a current model in production you may buy a choke tubed barrel and use it on the gun for steel shot loads.
Steel shot will not harm the action or receiver of an older gun, just the barrel unless the barrel ruptures.

If the gun is out of production or a single barrel, side by side or over/under don't risk damaging the firearm using steel shot, buy another gun for that purpose.

[foghornl]

My take....If the shotgun was made before "Steel Shot" was required for Waterfowl (About 1985 or so, IIRC), and it has the original unmodified barrel, anything other than lead shot is a BIG No-No.

Now, if that original barrel had had swappable choke tubes installed since the "Steel Shot for Waterfowl" rules came in, or you have a new-made barrel for that model, it is probably ok for "steel", but check with the choke tube maker/installer/gunsmith/barrel maker.

[dm1333]

These answers made more sense than what I have heard before. I have no plans to shoot steel shot through it but I was curious.