When using steel shot, you should only use stainless steel choke tubes with modified or more open chokes. You should not use steel shot with Extra Full, Full, or Improved Modified Chokes of any kind. If it is a fixed choke barrel, we do not recommend using steel shot, as it may damage your barrel(s).

What chokes are OK for steel shot?

When using steel shot, you should only use stainless steel choke tubes with modified or more open chokes. You should not use steel shot with Extra Full, Full, or Improved Modified Chokes of any kind. If it is a fixed choke barrel, we do not recommend using steel shot, as it may damage your barrel(s).

What is a steel shot choke?

Waterfowl choke tubes are built stronger than traditional choke tubes made only for lead shot. They also are built so steel shot, which doesn’t pattern as well as lead shot, will hold a tighter pattern. There also are specialty tubes made specifically for use with Hevi-Shot, tungsten and other materials.

What happens if you shoot steel shot through a full choke?

Full chokes and steel shot don’t mix, except when they do. Full and steel damage barrels, except when they don’t. Full chokes and steel produce blown patterns, except when they don’t.

Can modified choke shoot steel shot?

Yes, you can shoot steel shot through a Modified choke. If your barrel is threaded for screw in chokes and the constriction of the choke that’s installed is . 710 or larger, you should be fine with most brands of steel ammunition.

Which type of choke is the tightest?

full choke
The full choke is the tightest choke; it has the tightest shot pattern. This choke keeps the pellets together over a greater distance. Used it for longer shots, usually beyond 40 yards. The modified choke is not as tight as the full choke.

Can you shoot steel shot through an improved cylinder?

Why can’t I shoot steel through improved modified and full chokes? The constriction on these chokes is very tight. Because steel does not compress, it can damage the barrel and choke as the shot charge passes through.

Can you shoot TSS through a fixed full choke?

Re: Fixed Full Choke – TSS I hunt with an old savage single shot 20ga that has a fixed full choke, with TSS or the old Federal HVWT it shoots very good hunting patterns well past 40 yds. A lot of the older fixed full chokes shoot tighter patterns than what you may be used to with the more modern screw in full chokes.

What is the difference between improved cylinder and modified choke?

Improved Cylinder choke has a slight constriction. It allows the shot string to spread fairly quickly. This is a good choice for quail, rabbits, and other upland game at relatively close ranges. Modified choke has moderate constriction.

Is my gun proofed for steel shot?

A: Check the barrel of your gun. The gun will be stamped ‘steel shot’ and have a fleur de lys proof mark. This shows it will handle high performance steel. These cartridges should only be used in shotguns that have passed the special steel shot proof and bear the words “steel shot” and a fleur de lys proof mark.

Can steel shot be used in older shotguns?

In my line of work, you get a lot of questions about steel shot and old guns. The standard answer on our side of the Atlantic has always been that steel and old guns don’t mix.

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

Technically speaking, the turkey choke provides the tightest level of shotgun pattern. But for most people and most other purposes than hunting turkey, the turkey choke would be overkill. If you’re looking for a good overall choke that delivers decently tight patterns, the improved cylinder is a good choice for short ranges and the modified a good choice for longer ranges.

How do you change the choke on a shotgun?

pull out the coin style wrench, crack it loose, unscrew by hand, wipe it down before placing it back in its box, select the new choke, lube it up..screw it in! Oops!, was that a IM?

What does a choke do for a shotgun?

What is a choke? A choke is the tapered constriction of a shotgun barrel’s bore at the muzzle end. The purpose of a choke is to alter the distribution of the shot as it leaves the firearm. The various size chokes constrict the barrel thus tightening the spread of the shot. Thus, the thicker the choke, the further and tighter the shot will travel.

How to choose shotgun shells and chokes?

– Regular shells are 2 3/4″ long – safely fired in a shotgun with a 2 3/4″ or 3″ chamber – Magnum shells are 3″ – safely fired in a shotgun with a 3″ chamber – Super-magnum shells are 3 1/2″