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low base #6 steel shotshells, federal #15938697 03/25/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus OP Campfire Ranger
OP Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch	being half blind i picked up a box of steel not lead shot for 12 guage at walmart. can i shoot it in something like a model 94 stevens single shot? well i know i can, but is it safe to do so?

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Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Gus #15939239 03/25/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,234 Likes: 2 Warshington, Wet Side Brazos Campfire Tracker
Brazos Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,234 Likes: 2 Warshington, Wet Side	Depends on the choke.

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Brazos #15939658 03/26/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus OP Campfire Ranger
OP Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch	fixed modified choke, 28 inch barrel.

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Gus #15939948 03/26/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,234 Likes: 2 Warshington, Wet Side Brazos Campfire Tracker
Brazos Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,234 Likes: 2 Warshington, Wet Side	I'm guessing it would be okay, Gus. Definitely wouldn't want any tighter choke for steel. Just my two cents, hopefully someone more knowledgeable on the subject will jump in. Regards, Bob.

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Gus #15940388 03/26/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus OP Campfire Ranger
OP Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch	thanks. kinda my thinking too. paid about 6 bucks. could be a collectors item for 25. thought they were regular lead. got to looking at them and they're steel.

IC B2

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Gus #15943911 03/27/21
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 601 PA FWP Campfire Regular
FWP Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 601 PA	If you wanted them to hunt with or for pest control they will work fine. Your effect range will be shorter than lead.

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal FWP #15944309 03/27/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus OP Campfire Ranger
OP Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch	Originally Posted by FWP If you wanted them to hunt with or for pest control they will work fine. Your effect range will be shorter than lead. that was what i was hoping for. only steel shells ive ever had. squirrels and rats in the garden mostly.

Re: low base #6 steel shotshells, federal Gus #15955805 03/30/21
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 10,055 Likes: 106 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter
Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 10,055 Likes: 106	Will work fine for your stated needs " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

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