Snowdog
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Among the estimated 10 thousand of rounds received in a purchased lot of ammunition and firearms last month are roughly 1k of Kent Fasteel and another 1k or so of Rio BlueSteel 20 gauge shells, all 3" shells.
Just due to the number of shells that came with this purchase, I bought an inexpensive pump (H&R Pardner) in 20 gauge to make use of them should I ever feel the need. The only other 20 gauge I have is an older Mossberg bolt action with some select choke contraption. I figured something more modern yet inexpensive would be a good idea and the H&R Pardner seemed to fit the bill.
I know zero about steel shot as all I've ever used is lead or plated (copper or nickel) shot/buckshot and slugs.
After some research online, it seems nearly established that steel shot will damage the bore of a shotgun.
Does this apply to modern shotguns using modern ammunition with full-length shot cups (which both appear to have)?
The Pardner pump does have a screw-in choke, modified cylinder IIRC. Any issues with this choke presuming the bore is safe from shot scoring?
Thanks in advance.
Just due to the number of shells that came with this purchase, I bought an inexpensive pump (H&R Pardner) in 20 gauge to make use of them should I ever feel the need. The only other 20 gauge I have is an older Mossberg bolt action with some select choke contraption. I figured something more modern yet inexpensive would be a good idea and the H&R Pardner seemed to fit the bill.
I know zero about steel shot as all I've ever used is lead or plated (copper or nickel) shot/buckshot and slugs.
After some research online, it seems nearly established that steel shot will damage the bore of a shotgun.
Does this apply to modern shotguns using modern ammunition with full-length shot cups (which both appear to have)?
The Pardner pump does have a screw-in choke, modified cylinder IIRC. Any issues with this choke presuming the bore is safe from shot scoring?
Thanks in advance.
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