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Question for the waterfowl hunters
#7726867
11/25/22 06:43 PM
11/25/22 06:43 PM
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Posts: 992 Ohio, USA
Ave
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Hey guys, I have a question that I have yet to get a definite answer for. I have a mossberg 500 12 gauge, and only have a full choke for it. Can I shoot steel shot with a full choke, or should I buy a modified/ improved cylinder? I’m just starting to get into waterfowl hunting and am totally new to the sport. Thanks!!
Last edited by Ave; 11/25/22 06:44 PM.
Ave don't go where the beaver don't flow
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7726872
11/25/22 06:48 PM
11/25/22 06:48 PM
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SJA
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Your best advice is to contact Mossberg ref this question.
"Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7726880
11/25/22 07:08 PM
11/25/22 07:08 PM
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willvalley
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Modified will pattern better. Steel does not compress in a choke like lead will. Steel also retains it's form so it patterns a bit tighter then lead. Most Steel shot manufacturers suggest not to use a full choke with steel. Good chance your full choke won't remain as tight if you use it with very much Steel shot. The bigger the bb size the quicker that will happen. I have an assortment of 500 chokes. I will give them to you if you want them as I no longer have a 500. Ted
FROM MY DEAD HANDS
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7726881
11/25/22 07:10 PM
11/25/22 07:10 PM
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Bogmaster
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AVE,I have shot steel out of my mossberg 500 with a full choke barrel-since steel was mandated for waterfowl. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7726893
11/25/22 07:35 PM
11/25/22 07:35 PM
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You can, will just not pattern as well. Kicks or Carlsen makes some fine chokes for a reasonable price.
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7727384
11/26/22 12:54 PM
11/26/22 12:54 PM
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I remember when steel shot was first mandatory, the rule of thumb was not to shoot anything larger than 2 shot through a full choke. If your hunting ducks that's not a big deal, but if you are hunting geese, cranes, or swans you may want a larger pellet. It's best to pattern your loads to see how they perform. Steel tends to respond to chokes different than lead. I have actually seen full choke patterns more open than modified with steel.
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7727392
11/26/22 01:07 PM
11/26/22 01:07 PM
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Ringneck1
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I would start with ICL. Its likely the best option for steel shot even if you get to larger sized pellets like bb, bbb, t. Remember steel is very hard shot so choking too tightly often blows the pattern.
Last edited by Ringneck1; 11/26/22 01:10 PM. Reason: Fat fingers
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Re: Question for the waterfowl hunters
[Re: Ave]
#7727739
11/26/22 09:58 PM
11/26/22 09:58 PM
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BigBob
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Not to mention your choke!
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