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Offline RDavidP

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new onwner of a Stevens 311
« on: December 17, 2004, 03:14:53 AM »
I have inherited my granddad's 12gauge SxS Stevens 311.  I don't know what year the gun was made in, but it was bought before 1965.  Does anyone know if this gun can safely take the new steel shots?
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2004, 09:38:44 AM »
The Stevens model 311 was made from 1931-89.  If you cannot positively identify the age I would never chance using steel shot in yours.  I know my father's Springfield was made in the mid 30's and would never use anything but lead or hevishot in these barrels.

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Offline Ramrod

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new onwner of a Stevens 311
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2004, 01:22:31 PM »
Yup, steel shot in thin barrels on older doubles is a big no-no. Go with bismuth.
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