Posted: 10/14/2016 2:25:55 PM EDT
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I have a Winchester M97 made in 1910. Picked her up at an Oklahoma gun show in Chickasha a year ago for $375. Full choke, 16 Guage, very good working condition. I'd like to use it for waterfowl but I am very hesitant to pul steel waterfowl shot in her and watch it go. Its not going to be a safe queen- If I cant hunt with it I'm going to sell or trade it for an Ithaca M37.
Is there any alternative to Steel shot that is safer to shoot? Bismuth...etc? Finding non-toxic 16 gauge ammo is a pain, so if you know not just who makes it but who carries it, I'd be very grateful. Anyone with insight in shooting these older shotguns would be appreciated. |
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This stuff is designed to be fired through older guns, it's as soft as/softer than lead, andwont mess the barrel up
http://www.niceshotinc.com/ Your other option is heavi shot classic doubles, but I don't remember if they make it In 16 |
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Kent and Rio both load bismuth loads. Safe for old barrels. I haven't looked in a while, but I know Rio offers bismuth in 16 gauge. Hevishot classic doubles as mentioned is an option as well. I used to shoot that through a 16 gauge full choke wingmaster. The upside to heavishot is that you can go back to #6 for ducks, I have nothing but good things to say about their products, for the last 2 years heavi metal #4s have but everything I've pointed the gun(Saiga) at into the boat, from teal to greater Canadas |