Lloyd3,
What I am concerned about most is that in the not so distant future we will all be dealing with non toxic shot of one type or another. Kick and yell all we want, we don't have the votes! This will make hunting a bit more expensive and shooting in general a whole lot more impractical. I know that someone will step up and fill the niche market for a bismuth or polymer type shot shell that would accomodate older or more demanding guns. This ammo will likely not be found at Fleet Farm!
That leaves me with the notion that a slightly modified Ithaca SKB 100 in 12ga. might be a better option for me. Though nobody recommends shooting steel through one I know many who have and do. No worries about off the shelf ammo. Some of the 12's have 3" chambers, another benefit when using steel. Some will say not to shoot 3" in these guns. I agree to the extent that an ounce and a 1/4 is an ounce and a 1/4 which is the pay load of a high base 2 3/4" lead shell.
So with all this I have to return to the Ithaca/SKB 20 that I have reworked a bit. All of the above pertains except I do think that the 20's usefulness with steel is limited. It is a very adequate gun using lead shot.
Chief
