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.
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.
Yes. Please note that is lead shot SIZE BB, and not the steel balls shot by air rifles.
No.
No.
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.
Only with cylinder and improved cylinder choke tubes.