I have used steel shot in my Model 1300 ever since I've been hunting ducks and geese and have experienced no failures or problems of any kind. Just make sure it's properly chambered (3 inch chamber for 3 inch rounds, etc.)
No. Bismuth
Not recommended
Yes your Winchester model 1897 pump action shotgun can shoot buck shot through it.
Not recommended
Not recommended.
Yes, I don't think you should have a problem, but your pattern may not be consistent.
Not desgined to shoot the 22 WMR
I see no reason that you cannot.The steel shot sould work fine in your ranger model 120 shotgun.
Yes
Yes
No.
yes
Yes