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steel shot proofed?

  • 03-04-2011 1:17pm
    #1
    Dupont
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    i have a lanber semi auto and was wondering how do you know is it steel shot proofed,is there any markings on barrels? and will it take magnum shells. its a 2532 lanber


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  • #2
    Tackleberrywho
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    Dupont wrote: »
    i have a lanber semi auto and was wondering how do you know is it steel shot proofed,is there any markings on barrels? and will it take magnum shells. its a 2532 lanber

    Mail Lamber, Remington has it written on it that steel is ok.

    Who is the Lamber Importer in Ireland


  • #3
    Double Barrel
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    http://www.lanber.net/viktoriae.html
    Someplace on the barrel ( you may have to pull the barrel) there should be a stamp/ mark which indicates steel proof:

    barragarantia.jpg
    They also sell screw in chokes for steel. Whether the barrel is able to withstand the generally higher pressure manufactures load their steel cartridges is something the importer can help you with.
    Ardee is the importer.


  • #4
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    Dupont wrote: »
    ...............will it take magnum shells. its a 2532 lanber
    The flats will have the gauge of the gun followed by 76 if it is proofed for 3 inch cartridges e.g. 12-76 if it is a 12g. For 2 3/4 inch it will be 12-70.

    P.


  • #5
    Longranger
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    Are all shotguns marked for ability to fire steel shot? I have a maverick pump and I can't see it..sorry Dupont,I don't want to hijack your thread but I'm just curious:)


  • #6
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    Longranger wrote: »
    Are all shotguns marked for ability to fire steel shot? I have a maverick pump and I can't see it..sorry Dupont,I don't want to hijack your thread but I'm just curious:)

    Not all.
    I've owned 4 shotguns to date and only teh US ones had STEEL shot de-marked on it


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  • #7
    Longranger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 961 ✭✭✭Longranger


    Thanks tack, I might give ardee a shout and ask them.


  • #8
    pedroeibar1
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    Tackleberrywho wrote: »
    Not all.
    I've owned 4 shotguns to date and only teh US ones had STEEL shot de-marked on it

    The Steel Shot Proof Mark was agreed in the early nineties but was not generally brought into use until a few years ago - AyA started to use it in 2007.
    Have a look at the BASC site - link here
    http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/search-website.cfm
    Rs
    P.


  • #9
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    pedroeibar1 wrote: »
    The Steel Shot Proof Mark was agreed in the early nineties but was not generally brought into use until a few years ago - AyA started to use it in 2007.
    Have a look at the BASC site - link here
    http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/search-website.cfm
    Rs
    P.

    My First Shotgun was a Baikal in the 90's.
    I have owned a Lumar and 2 remingtons since.

    Only teh Remington had it written on it.

    I bought the Lumar in 2003.
    The first Remington I bought was an old 11-87 and AFAIK it was made in 1987. It had Steel shoot de-marked on the tubes.

    The 105CTi I have now also clearly says steel shoot.

    I assume in 5-10 years Lead shot will be a thing of the past.
    I do hope that some new composite may come online that is more dense than lead but completely biodegradable.


  • #10
    J.R.
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    Tackleberrywho wrote: »
    Not all.
    I've owned 4 shotguns to date and only teh US ones had STEEL shot de-marked on it

    I've a Benelli and it's not written on the gun but it's written on the chokes...which ones are suitable for steel shot.


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