Yes. Lead shot may be safely fired from a shotgun that is made for steel shot. Problems arise when you fire steel shot from an older shotgun that is made for lead shot only- the barrel is softer metal, and make be scratched by the steel shot.
That will depend on whether the choke tube is rated for steel shot or not.
use lead only steel chokes are specified on the choke as steel of lead shot
That will depend on whether the choke tube is rated for steel shot or not.
If it was made to shoot steel shot and has interchangeable chokes.
Depends on the load and what the maker of the choke/shotgun say.
No.
No.
Yes. Please note that is lead shot SIZE BB, and not the steel balls shot by air rifles.
As long as the barrel was made after 1950 and does NOT have a full choke, you will be able to shoot steel #2 or smaller.
The short answer is "it depends". Need more information.
Unless they have been rebarreled, or a newer choke tube installed, no. The Sweet 16 was made at a time when all shot were lead, and the barrels are softer steel. Steel shot will damage the barrel.
Yes, you can shoot steel shot out of a Mossberg 500 with a factory choke, but it's important to check the specific choke tube being used. Standard factory chokes are typically rated for steel shot, but tighter chokes (like full chokes) may not be suitable for steel due to the increased pressure and risk of damaging the choke or the barrel. Always refer to the manufacturer's guidelines for your specific model and choke type to ensure safe use.