Just remember to proof the gun in a safe way before you try shooting it from the shoulder. I know this should be obvious but sometimes in excitement these things get overlooked.

I built my first DR on a Lefever Nitro Special 12 guage action. It was built in 38-55. Well if you're not familiar the only has a single lock-up. Lets just say that smokeless loads during proofing proved to be a "little" too much. If it had been from the shoulder I might have been hurting when it opened up. Now it is used with black powder for plinking.

Anyway be safe.

BB