Vulcan Steel & Modern Loads - Safe?

[Max Cadenasso]

I joined this forum about a year ago when I inherited a 1904 Vulcan Steel 12 gauge. Had it checked out by a good gunsmith who said there were no fractures or issues with the barrel and that it was set up to shoot 2 3/4" shells. I've actually taken it shooting numerous times since last summer and have probably shot 300 rounds through it without issue. However, a friend of a friend who's supposed to be very knowledgeable on guns suggested I only use ammo with a light load. Do I need to do this? I don't want to endanger myself but if it's not necessary I would prefer to keep things simple and inexpensive by using standard loads.