Been trying to locate the infromation on Winchesters' web site and having no luck and thought someone here might help.  I was given a 12 ga Super-X Model 1 and was wondering if it is safe to shot steel shot or should i find another type of non lead ammo to hunt ducks with.  Thanks for your help

I think it would depend on the choke, the rule seems to be no more tan modified and I/C may be better. If it is a full choke, hard stuuf like steel will damage the choke so softer shot like bismuth is the choice there.

You can use steel shot in a full choke, but nothing tighter. I also wouldn't try to use any shot larger than BB through the full choke. For ducks, you don't need any shot larger than #2. Your softer "lead-like" non-toxic shots are much better, but much more expensive. The best "cheap" steel shot I've found and use frequently are Winchester Expert. I use 3" #2-#4 for ducks, modified choke over decoys (although I'll switch to full if they keep flaring too high), and full choke for pond-jumping; 3 or 3.5" BB for geese, usually modified choke.

It has a modified choke and we will be hunting over decoys.

You're all set! Good luck to you! Your shot range will be within 25-30 yds, so let the decoys work and sit tight until they cup and commit to land.

You have the same model as my hunting buddy. You will have no problem with steel.

Well that's good to know----I have problems with steel, fasteel, heavyshot, black cloud, blind side,etc.....must be my reflexes......

I have tried em all. lol. miss equaly well with all of the types of shot and or no matter what type of choke. lol.
I would suggest patterning your shot gun with different kinds of ammo, and see what patterns the best for you with that gun, as it is a fixed choke gun I guess. I have learned that a heavier steel shot does a better job on the duck/goose though, but have to shoot up my old shells first. Going to try out a new shotgun this trip to Ark myself. Browning A5.

I use a Comp-N-Choke full for everything I hunt with my 11-87. I works (I miss with it) equally well with lead #6 for squirrels to 0 buckshot for deer to steel #4 for ducks and steel BB's for snows. I know this is probably unusual, but I'm not gonna "look a gift horse in the mouth"!