I started bird hunting in the 60s. As such I have and have inherited some nice old guns. Win Model 12 and Remington 11. Both are about a century old. My ideal is to use the 12 for upland birds and the 11 for turkey. It has already taken 2. Question on them is can I use nontoxic loads, especially some of the newer extra hard/hevi?

Just to reduce my use of exposure to lead, plus getting some of the newer shells, I am looking at the alternatives but don't want to ruin the guns.

I guess another question is are you aware of replacement barrels that would be steel-friendly?

Thanks.