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by Gary Bell
Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Safe loads for a Remington 1889 with steel barrels?
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Safe loads for a Remington 1889 with steel barrels?

I have a Remington 1889 Grade 1, built in 1904. I've owned it for over 30 years and I've used it a lot for duck and pheasant using 2-3/4" modern standard loads. According to the water-table (92/30) it's a full/modified. The breech is tight. Is the steel of these barrels able to handle slugs, bu...