Yup, I did it.
I put about 10 rounds of Hevi shot through a factory Remington "Turkey Extra Full" before I noticed that it was marked "Lead Only". Did I damage the choke or potentially bulge the barrel?
Peter
Hevi Shot Thru Lead Only Choke Tube
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Hevi Shot Thru Lead Only Choke Tube
by Big10Inch » February 12th, 2011, 9:10 am
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RE: Hevi Shot Thru Lead Only Choke Tube
by allaboutshooting » February 12th, 2011, 9:37 am
Hey Peter,
Chokes marked "For Lead Only" are normally not hardened or made from hardened steel. The manufacturer is really the only one who knows what materials are used (bar stock, seamless tubing, etc.), how it's made and many other variables that can cause him to restrict it to lead shot. Because he knows more than I can know about his choke, I follow the "rules" on his choke.
If you have any concern about the safety of your gun, you should take it to a qualified gunsmith and let him take a look at it.
Thanks,
Clark
Chokes marked "For Lead Only" are normally not hardened or made from hardened steel. The manufacturer is really the only one who knows what materials are used (bar stock, seamless tubing, etc.), how it's made and many other variables that can cause him to restrict it to lead shot. Because he knows more than I can know about his choke, I follow the "rules" on his choke.
If you have any concern about the safety of your gun, you should take it to a qualified gunsmith and let him take a look at it.
Thanks,
Clark
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