Is Hevi-13 safe to use in old guns?

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I thought I heard one time that it was a little like steel shot and would damage the barrel on an older gun. I have an old Winchester Ranger 20 ga that I wanted to try Hevi-Shot in for my son to use this year.

 

Thanks,

Chris

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

I would go as far as to say that you should have no problem using it in a Ranger. It would be smart to contact H-13 and get their take on it, just to be safe. I would be more concerned about my choke choice, if it took tubes than the bbl itself. Only tubes rated for steel or Non-Toxic loads should be used.