Originally Posted By: PeteM
Originally Posted By: gmtech
can i shoot modern ammo out of a laminated steel barrel then?


Short answer - NO.

You can shoot ammunition appropriate to the original design and age of the gun, IF the gun is in good shape and has been inspected by a competent gunsmith. RST carries such ammunition.

Pete



Pete gave a very good answer - read and heed. I would add, that 2 3/4" chambers and modern proof DO NOT change the original design and materials. Keep pressure low for the good of the metal parts and recoil low for the good of the wood and shooter. Modern proof is for CIP standardized loads, not SAAMI; there is no proof system for SAAMI.