Guest georgehare Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 I've just traded in my old 20g and got a second hand Lanber (field) Its proofed to 1200kg / cmSq, but forgot to ask the gunshop, do you think its suitable for 3inch cartridges ? Out shooting tomorrow so get to try it out realy pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossM Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Just got my Lanber Deluxe out and it is proofed to 1200bares. It is chambered for 3" cartridges and I was told by my gunsmith it would take steel shot so I think yours will be the same but its always safer to check with your gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 undefinedi dont think its proofed for steel as it hasn't got the mark but nvm. as long as you are using 1/2 choke or less steel is not a problem just not 3 1/2 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 It does take 3" carts George. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 nice gun the lanber field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Look on the barrel flats and it should say 76mm or have 76 somewhere,which means it can take 3" carts.However if it says 70mm or 70 on it,then it can only take 2 3/4" carts..........1200kg is mag proof,and if you use a sensible choke and steel cartridge you should be OK Personally I would go for T.Matrix or Hevi shot as they will do the biz on ducks and geese better than steel.IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 cant see 70 or 76 anywhere on the barrels. its fixed choke so i cant choose which choke to use. would 1/2 and 1/4 be ok for steel ?? i've used t.matrix with my 20g but they are bloody expensive, as with hevi shot and steel seems the best cheaper option. Have you taken off the forend George? Numbers are usually under there. Choke too tight to play with steel so dont! LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 yeh ive looked all round the barrels. on each barrel it has 3 of the gunmakers marks and 1200 Kp/cm2 on the other side ut has 3 stars and 18.5 on each barrel and 1430gmo on one barrel. cant see anythink else apart from the cerial number mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Right George, I suggest you talk to Dunganick then as he is well up to speed on the Lanber. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Choke too tight to play with steel so dont! dont think so LB thats the recomended choke for steel i even shoot 36 gms lyavale through me lincoln with those chokes good killing power to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 i dont actually know, steel is not something i have much experiance with at all. http://members.tripod.com/lanberusa/gun_fo.../model_2087.htm i will draw your attention to the menu 'gun features' and 'test breech' but i will go and get my lanber out and have a poke around, and see if i can find out what mine (a sporter) is proofed for. im 99% certain its 3" steel proof, but better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Guarantee Certificates LANBER shotguns comfortably exceed the international type approval requisites of the test bench. LANBER models are prepared for use with 12 bore high performance cartridges loaded with steel shot, complying with C.I.P. recommendations. This test is made on special request. just taken this of the link nick hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Choke too tight to play with steel so dont! dont think so LB thats the recomended choke for steel i even shoot 36 gms lyavale through me lincoln with those chokes good killing power to I stand corrected Magman :thumbs: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 no worries mate we live an learn oh and by the way :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 okay, the place to find out the size of your chamber ..... the underside of the square section, there are two square metal lumps, one has LB printed on it, the other has (in my case unfortuantly) 12-70 this means it is a 12b with 70mm chambers, so 2.5" shells only and you have allready found the 1200 measurement on the side of the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 it is also printed under the lever, nearest the butt. 12-70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 If miroku are anything to go by then steel is NOT to be used with Full and 3/4 (Imp.Mod) chokes ...........So up to 1/2(Mod) is OK. Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 steel will be fine only up to 70mm though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 http://members.tripod.com/lanberusa/gun_fo.../model_2087.htm go to gun features then test breech & this will come up Guarantee Certificates LANBER shotguns comfortably exceed the international type approval requisites of the test bench. LANBER models are prepared for use with 12 bore high performance cartridges loaded with steel shot, complying with C.I.P. recommendations. This test is made on special request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 (edited) Remove fore-end, then barrels, look underneath LB (Lanber) ********* (serial number) 12-70 = 2 3/4" or 12-76 = 3" or it will have 70 or 76 under safety. Tam. Never saw 2nd page :*) :*) :*) modern ones have "fleur de lays" steel proof mark ! Edited December 30, 2005 by Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 (edited) Steel shot is retained in a full cup so it should not touch the barrel. The problem with steel is that it is harder and lighter than lead so it loses downrange speed and therefore killing power. If your barrels are the only consideration then don`t shoot over wetlands,if you can avoid it. TM and bismuth WON`T break the bank unless you shoot 1000 or more carts a year and have better downrange killing power and won`t break your teeth when you eat the ducks.IMO. Also steel has a tendency to ricochet as it is so hard. Edited December 30, 2005 by henry d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Email GMK, they will tell you age/spec by serial number. Tam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 How many will you fire in a season??..........just approx.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Which will equate to approx 1000 game cartridges,which at the time of harvest or over peas we would take for a day at the pigeons?? Personally I will shoot 3x that amount(of lead)in a season at pigeon and rabbit. I think you will find tm and bis better in the long run,trust me I`ve had to use them for 7 or more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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