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Browning 2000 20 Gauge 3" Full Choke

Skipper49Skipper49 Member Posts: 5
edited November 2013 in Ask the Experts
Hello All - Anybody have an answer for this question?

I recently acquired a Browning 2000 20 Gauge chambered for 2-3/4" shells, with a fixed "Modified" choke. I wanted to shoot 3" #4 ammo, so I purchased an extra barrel chambered for 3" with a full choke. The question is:
Is it safe to shoot #4 shot with a "Fixed" full choke? I've read a lot of conflicting information on the web, but I have not consulted Browning directly - I thought perhaps one of you guys could answer this question definitively. Some folks say it's o.k., & some say it's not safe, & may cause the barrel to bulge or explode??

Comments

  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You have to find out if the barrel has been made specifically for steel shot. If it has, #4 shot wouldn't be a problem.

    I'm personally not familiar with that model of Browning shotgun?

    When steel shot was first used, the problem with full choked barrels became apparent. Awhile back I had a older full choke Model 12, that was made in the 50's. The choke had been opened up to improved cylinder, to safely fire steel shot.
  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,042 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    lead shot=no problem, steel shot=no/no, why not just have the barrel reamed and threaded for choke tubes?
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