James: I would look first to the overall build of the gun. Some 16s can be pretty substantial, while others are fairly dainty. A heavier build would more-likely tolerate the steel shot IMHO, much like a standard 12 bore would with modified chokes. I suspect it boils down to barrel wall thickness as much as anything.

I does, however, beg the next question... why shoot steel in a 16?

Last edited by Lloyd3; 03/06/22 01:29 PM.