So after much deliberation, shouldering, comparing features, comparing fit, I bought my wife an 870 Wingmaster two weeks ago in 20 gauge. She loves it and we've been shooting (trap and sporting clays), every weekend and are going again today.
I thought about bringing my daughter grouse hunting with it in a few weeks time, but also considered duck too. Here's the question: is this barrel made for steel shot when it comes to waterfowl?
The box says 870 wingmaster magnum, the receiver says wingmaster, and the manual says nothing but 870. No references to whether steel is safe to shoot or not. Anywhere. Remington's website makes no indication either, that I can find.
Anyone have a clue on this? I would go for it but the barrel is so thin that I'm second-guessing myself.
I thought about bringing my daughter grouse hunting with it in a few weeks time, but also considered duck too. Here's the question: is this barrel made for steel shot when it comes to waterfowl?
The box says 870 wingmaster magnum, the receiver says wingmaster, and the manual says nothing but 870. No references to whether steel is safe to shoot or not. Anywhere. Remington's website makes no indication either, that I can find.
Anyone have a clue on this? I would go for it but the barrel is so thin that I'm second-guessing myself.
