Shot for Pre-Steel Barrel

[Mt Al]

RST makes bismuth loads as well, but mainly for old guns with short chambers. My 12 gauge has 2 1/2" chambers so my choices are limited. Just FYI

 

[Billy Goat]

RST makes bismuth loads as well, but mainly for old guns with short chambers. My 12 gauge has 2 1/2" chambers so my choices are limited. Just FYI

I have a late twenty's standard 16 auto-5 short chambered that I have used the rst stuff in. Seems like it's good stuff. I also save some damaged crimp hulls that still have good primer pockets for whenever I decide to load for it. Just hasn't happened yet, kinda fell to the side.

 

[thewaterfowler]

Bismuth is a great answer for older shotguns. I have been using Hevi-Bismuth Upland in a vintage 20 gauge that I was given. The 5 shot is deadly on pheasants and it great to able to use such a classic shotgun again.
Honestly, I am able to shot with the 12 gauge boys thanks to the Hevi-Bismuth.

 

[Br@ssMonkey]

+ bismuth for older guns, unless you can find a ic barrel to swap for the full choke that came with the gun