LD1 - I'd suggest you ask this question in the forum a couple more down from this one. Go back to the menu and see the 4th forum down entitled DOUBLE RIFLES, PARADOX GUNS AND GAUGE RIFLES.

There are a lot of guys there who never frequent this forum, which is dedicated to double shotguns primarily. My guess is that you'll find there are a few guys who own a gauge rifle like yours who'll be able to answer your question with knowledge and experience.