Winchester Ranger and Steel Shot?

Savage22

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I have a Winchester Ranger 12 Gauge Pump that I purchased new in 1984. It is chambered for 3" magnums and I have a question.

It doesn't say anywhere in the manual if it can use steel shot. My neighbor sold his shotguns and had a leftover box of brand new 3" steel #4 shells that he gave to me. Would this damage the barrel or choke tubes? I was considering some duck hunting but am concerned about using this shotgun and steel shot.
 
I have a Ranger mod. 120 and was wondering about this as well. A couple of buddies suggested that it would be safe, but keep it no tighter than IC.
 
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